Our Services

The Robot Whisperer has provided liquid handling automation services to life scientists in start-ups, academic labs, and Fortune 500 companies since 2007. We help our clients in biotech, diagnostics, manufacturing, R&D, and drug discovery achieve their goals with a range of services from optimizing existing process steps to developing complete automated processes, on platforms from Tecan, Hamilton, Beckman, Agilent, Gilson, and others.

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    • End-to-end method design for liquid handlers

    • Assay automation (screening, qPCR, NGS, cell-based workflows, DMPK, Chemistry)

    • Optimization, debugging, and throughput improvements

    • Tecan Fluent / EVO (EVOware, FluentControl)

    • Hamilton STAR / Vantage (Venus)

    • Beckman Biomek i5/i7 (SAMI, Method Launcher, device integrations)

    • Agilent Bravo, NGS Workstation

    • JScript, VBScript, HSL, Python interfaces, SQL lookups, VBA

    • Custom API and microservice integrations for instruments

    • If it pipets, we program it!

    • On-deck peripherals (shakers, heaters, coolers, barcode readers, balances, etc.)

    • Custom cable builds and hardware modification for weird/legacy gear

    • Custom carriers, racks and other worktable configurations

    • LIMS Integration & Workflow Connectivity

    • Custom Worklist & Plate Mapping Software

    • Automated Calculations & Data Processing

    • QC Summaries & Customer-Ready Reporting

    • New instrument setup and validation

    • Deck layout design and labware mapping

    • Throughput modeling and workflow redesign

    • Annual PMs for some platforms

    • Liquid handler volume validation/calibration

    • On-site and remote training for teams

    • SOPs, method guides, troubleshooting manuals

    • Code reviews, best-practice frameworks, and team upskilling

    • Workflow audits for growing teams

    • Vendor selection and unbiased platform recommendations

    • Transition planning during major moves or reorganizations

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