About
Quartzy is an end-to-end lab management platform built for life sciences organizations including biotechs, CROs, testing companies, and academic research labs. It replaces fragmented tools like spreadsheets and email-based ordering with a unified system that covers every aspect of lab operations. The Inventory module lets teams track every detail for any lab supply — quantities, locations, expiration dates, chemical states, antibody clonality, and custom fields — so labs always know what they have and where it is. The Requests module streamlines the full procurement cycle: lab members submit supply requests, managers approve or respond, and everyone can monitor order statuses and delivery tracking in real time. Quartzy's built-in Shop provides access to over 10 million products from 1,800+ trusted brands, with scientifically vetted equivalents curated by life science experts. The platform also integrates with hundreds of popular business applications — including Slack, QuickBooks, NetSuite, Microsoft Teams, and Google Sheets — to keep data synchronized across teams and departments. A mobile app enables on-the-go inventory management with barcode label creation, barcode scanning for quick item lookup, and real-time stock updates. Quartzy is fully customizable and scales from early-stage startups to large public companies and major academic institutions, making it the go-to platform for efficient, organized, and cost-effective lab operations.
Key Features
- Inventory Management: Track every detail for any lab supply — quantities, locations, expiration dates, chemical states, antibody clonality, and custom fields — so your team always knows what's in stock and where.
- Procurement & Requests Workflow: Streamline ordering by enabling lab members to submit supply requests, managers to approve them, and everyone to monitor order statuses and delivery tracking from one central place.
- Integrated Marketplace: Shop and purchase over 10 million products from 1,800+ trusted brands directly within the platform, with scientifically vetted equivalents curated by life science experts.
- App Integrations: Connect Quartzy with hundreds of tools including Slack, QuickBooks, NetSuite, Microsoft Teams, and Google Sheets to keep procurement and inventory data synchronized across your organization.
- Mobile Access & Barcode Scanning: Manage inventory on the go — create barcode labels, scan items for instant lookup, and update stock levels from a mobile device directly on the lab floor.
Use Cases
- A biotech startup digitizes its lab stockroom with Quartzy to eliminate manual spreadsheet tracking and gain real-time visibility into reagent and consumable inventory.
- A university research department uses Quartzy to manage procurement approvals across multiple labs, ensuring compliance and consolidating spend reporting for administrators.
- A CRO leverages Quartzy's integrated marketplace to source and reorder supplies from trusted vendors within a single procurement workflow, reducing time-to-order.
- A lab manager uses the Quartzy mobile app and barcode scanning to conduct rapid stockroom audits and instantly update inventory levels without returning to a desktop.
- An enterprise life sciences company integrates Quartzy with NetSuite and QuickBooks to automatically sync purchase orders and spending data with their financial systems.
Pros
- True End-to-End Solution: Replaces disconnected spreadsheets and email chains with a single centralized platform, reducing disorganization and saving significant time for lab managers and scientists alike.
- Massive Product Catalog: Direct access to 10M+ products from 1,800+ trusted brands within the same platform eliminates the need to visit multiple supplier sites for procurement.
- Scales for Any Organization: Fully customizable to meet the needs of early-stage biotech startups, public companies, and large academic institutions without requiring complex configuration.
- Rich Integration Ecosystem: Connects with hundreds of popular business and finance tools, making it easy to slot Quartzy into existing workflows and ERP systems without disruption.
Cons
- Life Sciences Niche Only: Designed exclusively for lab environments in life sciences; not applicable for general inventory or procurement management outside this sector.
- Opaque Pricing: Pricing details are not publicly listed on the website, requiring users to request a demo or contact sales before understanding plan costs.
- Onboarding Effort for Large Teams: Migrating from legacy spreadsheet and email-based workflows to a fully centralized system may require meaningful change management and training for larger organizations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of organizations use Quartzy?
Quartzy is used by 10,000+ organizations across life sciences, including biotechs, CROs, testing companies, academic research labs, and university procurement departments of all sizes.
Can I purchase lab supplies directly through Quartzy?
Yes. Quartzy's integrated Shop offers over 10 million products from 1,800+ trusted brands, so you can browse, compare, and purchase supplies without leaving the platform.
Does Quartzy integrate with accounting or ERP systems?
Yes. Quartzy integrates with QuickBooks, NetSuite, Microsoft Teams, Slack, Google Sheets, and thousands of other applications to keep financial and operational data synchronized.
Is there a mobile app available?
Yes. The Quartzy mobile app lets users track inventory levels, create and print barcode labels, scan barcodes to look up items, and update stock quantities from anywhere in the lab.
Is Quartzy free to use?
Quartzy offers a free demo and plans for organizations at various scales. You can request a free demo on their website to explore pricing options that fit your lab's needs.
