Case Study: ImClone Systems achieves 50% faster SDS assays and reduced cycle times with STARLIMS ELN

How Starlims Eln Helped Imclone Reduce Cycle Times and Capture Method Data in a Flexible Electronic Canvas

ImClone Systems, a wholly owned subsidiary of Eli Lilly, was struggling with paper-based capture of test results and ancillary method data that laboratory scientists recorded in log books and then manually transcribed into the STARLIMS LIMS. That manual workflow introduced delays, transcription errors and difficulty tracking large volumes of data—especially for multi-day assays—hindering timely review and testing.

STARLIMS deployed STARLIMS ELN tightly integrated with its STARLIMS LIMS and SDMS, giving scientists a configurable, Excel-like electronic canvas that automatically parses instrument reports and feeds data into the LIMS. The STARLIMS solution eliminated paper transcription, reduced SDS assay turnaround by two hours on average (50%) and endotoxin assay time by one hour on average (29%), cut cycle times and errors in review/testing, and drove strong lab adoption.

ImClone Systems

Eric Natchman

Supervisor