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When you think of laboratory automation, you might think of large robotic arms — the kinds that are bolted in place next to instruments they load with samples. But as automation evolves, customers are getting new options that tend to be more mobile, flexible, and agile. Autonomous mobile robots are a recent addition to automation […]

Automation is making a huge difference in accelerating key steps in drug discovery. In a recent article from Drug Discovery World, scientists from AstraZeneca and Biosero reviewed some of the many ways in which automation is now used in drug research and development. In this blog post, we’re summarizing the top article takeaways for a […]

We are continuing our series profiling members of the excellent team we have at Biosero. Today we’d like you to meet Tim Karsten, European Applications Support. He joined Biosero in 2019 and is based in Germany. It’s his job to make sure that we understand our customers’ exact specifications and can set them up with […]

We are excited to announce the launch of version 7.0 of Green Button Go Scheduler software! This release has a new look and feel designed to make it even easier for users to navigate and understand these great laboratory automation tools. We focused on a few core design principles, including accessibility for all users and […]

At Biosero, we like to think of our customers as long-term partners, not as scientists doing a one-time search for an automation solution. We like to work collaboratively with our clients toward a shared vision: doing great science and generating meaningful results. Together, we create the best approach to meet their goals. Our collaboration with […]

After we make a sale, our project management team steps in and works with our customers to make sure they have the best experience with our automation solutions. We rely on Pavel Tsinberg, Global Project Manager, and his team to maintain communication with our customers and assure their success. Pavel joined Biosero in 2021 and […]

We are excited to announce a new collaboration with PerkinElmer China that will bring our Green Button Go® laboratory automation software and integration solutions to scientists in China. Biosero’s Green Button Go software allows scientists to automate workflows ranging from a single workstation to operations that span multiple labs. With a number of extensions, hundreds […]

In today’s competitive environment, automation is a valuable investment for research laboratories where scientists want to do more research on a smaller budget. With automation, scientists can optimize their experimental protocols to improve staff safety and reduce the risk of work-related injuries. This is especially true in high-throughput laboratories where routine, repetitive tasks can be […]

For many scientists, the first foray into automation is a homegrown solution cobbled together with different components. The system may not be very efficient and may require jury-rigged parts, but it is customized to the scientists’ needs and gets the job done. Because the system is proprietary, the lab may have a dedicated person or […]

Biosero customers deserve to have the most talented people designing, installing, and maintaining their systems. That’s why we make it a point to hire people like Senior Automation Engineer Steve Spence. He joined Biosero in 2019 after training with the U.S. Marine Corps and spending 2 decades in the lab automation field. Q: What do […]

New products in the Green Button Go® portfolio offer customers more flexibility, greater control, and streamlined performance for automated workflows. Biosero, Inc., a BICO company, and a developer of laboratory automation solutions to orchestrate scientific discoveries, today announced the launch of several new products and features in the company’s Green Button Go® software suite. Together, […]

Implementing any new system in the laboratory comes with some level of risk: unforeseen events, instrumentation failure, and changes to the proposal can cause projects to drag on longer than planned, stretching the budget and scientists’ patience. The same is true for automation. Identifying the potential risks of implementing automation infrastructure and having a contingency […]

For Regulatory Compliance, Automation Matters For labs operating in highly regulated industries, ensuring compliance is essential. That can involve meeting specific standards, demonstrating reproducibility, and tracking all data for an audit trail. Failing to comply with these requirements can mean product delays, hefty fines, and severe damage to a company’s reputation. Automation can help scientists […]

Various processes and protocols in the laboratory can be automated, from liquid handling and colony picking to microplate handling and assay management. For scientists, the benefits of automation include greater productivity, consistent assay results, and improved lab safety. One of the critical components of automation infrastructure is the lab scheduling software. This is the tool […]

SAN DIEGO – February 3, 2022 – Biosero, Inc., developer of laboratory automation solutions to orchestrate scientific discoveries, today announced that it has joined the Genedata Ready-to-Run program, which helps to accelerate drug discovery with frictionless integrations that streamline laboratory automation processes in biopharmaceutical companies. Through this agreement, customers of both companies will experience more […]

After designing and building a new automation system, factory acceptance testing or FAT is a vital part of the review and installation process. Its purpose is to ensure that each component in the automation system functions as it should and works in tandem with the other components. It takes place outside the customer’s laboratory, often […]

Alliance pairs ultra-high-speed cell imaging technology with industry-leading lab automation solution SAN DIEGO – February 1, 2022 – Biosero, Inc., developer of laboratory automation solutions to orchestrate scientific discoveries, today announced a collaboration with Araceli Biosciences that will allow scientists to integrate Araceli’s Endeavor™ high-speed imaging platform into automated workflows controlled by Biosero’s Green Button […]

Scientists working in high-throughput research laboratories understand the need to automate their work processes but making a business case for embarking on an automation project can be difficult. At Biosero, we have extensive experience on this topic based on years of working with our customers. Let’s look at some factors scientists should consider when building […]

We had some exciting news in December! We are now part of BICO, an international organization based in Sweden that provides technologies, products, and services to improve people’s health and lives. At Biosero, we are excited about what the acquisition means for the future of our team and our customers. This acquisition was strategic for […]

Biosero’s applications team works closely with our customers to ensure that we’re delivering the best automation solutions for each and every lab. We count on people like Patrick Cocchiarella, Applications Manager, to give our customers a great experience. He joined Biosero in 2016 and earned his bachelor’s degree in horticulture at Delaware Valley University. Q: […]

In research laboratories, it’s important to maximize scientists’ time during the workday. A key part of that is creating an environment where they can focus on planning experiments and analyzing data to get meaningful results. Essentially, scientists should be goal-oriented rather than task-oriented — which means benchtop assays are ripe targets for automation. One of […]

2021: What a Year It’s Been! After a second year of the COVID-19 pandemic, we won’t exactly be sorry to see 2021 in our rearview mirror. But despite the challenges, we celebrated many bright spots with the Biosero team this year. Here’s a look. Acquisition Just this month, Biosero was acquired by BICO, an international […]

As announced on December 16, 2021, BICO Group AB (publ) (“BICO”) entered into an agreement to acquire Biosero, Inc (“Biosero”), a leading software provider for automated workflows and laboratory connectivity. BICO has on this day completed the acquisition of all Biosero-shares. The transaction was completed at an enterprise value of 169.7 MUSD. Of this amount, […]

For the third year in a row, the Biosero team is thrilled to announce that we have been named one of the Best Places to Work in 2021 by the San Diego Business Journal. According to the San Diego Business Journal‘s website, the Best Places to Work in San Diego award “recognizes outstanding companies whose […]

BICO Group AB (publ) (“BICO”) has entered into an agreement with the shareholders of Biosero, Inc. (“Biosero”) to acquire all outstanding shares to an enterprise value of 165 MUSD (the “Acquisition”). Approximately 63 percent of the purchase price will be paid in cash, 21 precent by issuance of the Considerations Shares, and approximately 16 percent […]

As we continue our tour of the team behind Biosero, today we meet with Evelyne Ploquin, Solutions Architect. She joined the company in 2020 and was recently chosen by the San Diego Business Journal for its list of Women of Influence in the Life Sciences. She holds a computer engineering degree from the Université de […]

When scientists run experiments, they can track some of the more pertinent details, such as sample IDs and the experimental protocols they used. What’s harder to capture in real-time is all the associated metadata — such as how long samples were exposed to room temperature, the lot number of the reagents used, and data on […]

Research laboratories often decide to incorporate automation due to limitations with manual workflows. These include issues with research productivity, data processing, tracking samples, and capturing experimental data. Today, labs are under increasing pressure to generate reliable research results that can quickly be transformed into useful products. Access to automation can help scientists meet their research […]

SAN DIEGO – November 30, 2021 – Business Wire – Biosero, Inc., developer of laboratory automation solutions to orchestrate scientific discoveries, today announced that its Chief Technology Officer David Dambman has been honored by the 2021 Top Tech Awards, recognizing his leadership and ability to solve technical challenges. Ten of San Diego County’s technology innovators […]

In 2018, at Biosero, we asked ourselves a simple question: Why? What inspired each person on our team to get out of bed every morning and show up to work? We asked all of our employees to share their “why” statements with each other. We discovered that for our team, their jobs were more than […]

In high-throughput screening assays, researchers run large numbers of samples through the same experimental process. The more samples scientists run, the greater their chances of identifying hits corresponding to a phenotypic response of interest. Historically, this was the niche for automation in the laboratory setting. Scientists used robots to increase the number of samples they […]

Collaboration will bring transformative lab automation capabilities to scientists in Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific with local service and expert support SAN DIEGO and MELBOURNE, Australia – November 16, 2021 – Biosero, Inc., developer of laboratory automation solutions to orchestrate scientific discoveries, and Bio-Strategy, a leading Australian distributor of equipment and consumables, today […]

Today we continue our employee profile series, this time catching up with Field Applications Scientist Darren Arney, who’s based in Indianapolis and has been with Biosero since 2017. He attended Purdue University and earned his bachelor’s degree in biotechnology. Q: What do you do at Biosero? A: I work with the applications team. We try […]

When researchers make the decision to automate their lab processes, the next steps are deciding what solutions they need and then making the investment. It sounds simple, but there are several considerations that automation newcomers should be aware of during this process. To help researchers take their first steps in automation, we highlight some of […]

Laboratory experiments typically involve a lot of repetition, with scientists performing the same tasks over and over again. Automation improves the efficiency of these experiments: robots can be programmed to pipette tiny samples in hundreds of plates or to monitor experimental conditions to ensure the quality of results, leaving scientists free to spend their time […]

Calculating the return on investment (ROI) of automation used in biotechnology research and development can be very challenging. It’s a bit easier to do in industries such as manufacturing, where ROI is measured in terms of the number of units produced, how long it takes to make them, and what it costs. In lab settings, […]

Today we’re getting back to our series profiling the great team at Biosero. Meet Donald Chow, Senior Applications Scientist and Global Applications Manager. Joining Biosero in February 2016 and based in San Diego, he has worked in laboratory automation for more than two decades. He earned his bachelor’s in cellular and genetic biology from the […]

What an honor! The Biosero team is thrilled that three of our talented employees have been honored by the San Diego Business Journal for its list of Women of Influence in the Life Sciences. According to its website, the publication’s list is “celebrating female trailblazers in the life sciences.” Our hometown of San Diego boasts […]

A driver is a software component used to connect and communicate with a device’s Application Programming Interface (API) to control what that device does or does not do. If you’ve ever connected a new keyboard or mouse to your computer, you’ve probably had to wait while the correct driver was downloaded so the accessory could […]

Here at Biosero, we are always looking for ways to serve our customers better. Our customer service team has unparalleled experience with laboratory automation, and we are well-equipped to keep our customers’ operations running at peak performance — even equipment we didn’t select or install. One way we maintain our edge is by working closely […]

We hope you’ve been enjoying getting to know the talented Biosero team! Today we sit down with Amelia Wilson, Senior Design Engineer. She joined the company in 2015 after earning her bachelor’s degree at Auburn University. Q: What do you do at Biosero? A: I design automation platforms, and a variety of custom hardware as […]

Here at Biosero, laboratory automation may be our primary focus, but we’re also committed to supporting our community, STEM education programs, and kids in need. This year we are pleased to continue our support for Girls Inc., a nonprofit founded in 1864 that’s dedicated to helping girls overcome barriers. Biosero team members have contributed to […]

While the dream of an automated laboratory can be appealing, the actual implementation process – choosing the right robots, integrating the workflows, and managing it all through software – is often daunting. How do you choose the right approach for your lab? Before incorporating any new automated technology, it’s important to visualize how it works […]

As our employee profile series continues, today we meet with Dave Maas, Field Service Engineer. He holds a bachelor’s degree in biomedical engineering and a master’s degree in molecular biology, cell biology, and biochemistry from Boston University. He joined Biosero in 2019. Q: What do you do at Biosero? A: We’re getting more and more […]

The laboratory automation field is constantly evolving. At the macro level, one significant trend that we see at Biosero is that customers are starting to apply laboratory automation much earlier in the development process. It used to be that labs developed assays for their experiments and then automated them. Now customers are using automation as […]

So, you’ve done your research and are convinced about the value of automation for your internal workflows and processes. How do you go about planning to automate? What kinds of questions should you be asking? The first step is to identify your biggest pain points. Which tasks are taking a significant amount of scientists’ time? […]

Today we continue our blog series profiling the great talent behind Biosero. We caught up with Rob Harkness, who joined the company last year as our Director of Customer Success EU/UK. He has worked in laboratory automation for years and earned his bachelor’s and PhD degrees at the University of Surrey. Q: What do you […]

Scheduling software is a must-have tool for automation in laboratories. From individual robots to integrated workstations, scheduling software issues the commands that let scientific processes happen without human intervention. Scheduling software has been around for more than 30 years, with today’s sophisticated, AI-powered solutions offering a vast improvement over the more rudimentary tools that were […]

Accomplishing cultural change on a large scale can be challenging because people are generally set in their ways. This is equally true in the field of laboratory automation. When introducing automation into a group, how can it be done in a way to encourage acceptance and overcome fears of job loss? Over the years, there […]

Although it started out as a programming term, application programming interfaces, or APIs, have become something of a catch-all for how instruments and systems communicate with each other. All the instruments within a lab that can be automated have an interface that makes cross-communication possible. APIs today use a variety of languages and methods to […]

The team at Biosero decided to take full advantage of restrictions lifting throughout the country by having an in-person sales meeting at our headquarters in San Diego. It was the perfect time for us to get the growing team together; our customer-facing team has more than tripled in the last few months. In addition, we’ve […]

At Biosero, we are investing in the next generation of automation — as well as the next generation of bright young people who will run it. One of the ways we do that is through our internship program. We sponsor students from local high schools and colleges around the US to come into our office […]

SAN DIEGO – June 24, 2021 – Business Wire — Biosero, Inc., developer of automation solutions that enable laboratories to make better decisions in less time using more data, today announced that its founder and CEO Tom Gilman has been named a CEO of the Year by the San Diego Business Journal. The award honors […]

Researchers in the scientific industry are being asked to move faster and faster to bring new medicines and more productive crops to market, among many other innovations. The acceleration of such scientific discoveries needs to be accomplished at lower costs and without increasing the company’s headcount or compromising the integrity of the research. The question […]

You’ve heard of Biosero, but are you familiar with the team behind it? We’ve kicked off a new blog series to profile some of our great employees and give you a better sense of who we are. In this post, we’ll meet David Dambman, Chief Technology Officer. He joined the company in 2010 after serving […]

For many people, the term “laboratory automation” brings to mind giant robots, liquid handlers, and other heavy-duty lab machinery. But hardware is only half the story. For true automation, software is essential — it issues commands to all of those instruments and devices, ensuring that every process runs smoothly. Of course, wherever there is software, […]

Many people use the terms “artificial intelligence” and “machine learning” interchangeably. After all, they both refer to computational approaches that make things — for lack of a better word — smarter. But here at Biosero, where we build software every day, we must be very specific about terms like these. For anyone using software to control […]

You may be familiar with our Green Button Go® software, but do you know the people behind it? In this new blog series, we’re profiling some of the amazingly talented employees here at Biosero. Today we’re getting to know Ryan Bernhardt, Chief Commercial Officer. He joined the company after being a veteran user of Green Button Go […]

SAN DIEGO, CALIF. — May 11, 2021 — Biosero, Inc., developer of automation solutions that enable laboratories to make better decisions in less time using more data, today announced two key hires as it expands commercial operations. Ryan Bernhardt joins the company as Chief Commercial Officer, and Ruth Petersen is named Director of Marketing. “At Biosero, […]

The COVID-19 pandemic has been fueled by the effects of more transmissible variants, including well-known variants originally identified in the UK, South Africa, and Brazil. Newer variants emerging in California, New York, and India are also of great concern. The spread of these variants around the world has underscored the need for large-scale genome surveillance […]

Congratulations, Team Biosero! Green Button Go® Automation Scheduling Software was honored with a 2021 BIG Innovation Award from the Business Intelligence Group. After a challenging year like 2020, it’s nice to have a cause for celebration! Green Button Go software was one of 137 products worldwide to be honored with a 2021 BIG Innovation Award. The BIG Innovation Awards […]

Today, the team at Biosero, is launching a blog series on our greatest asset, our team members. We are proud to have our first employee spotlight honor Greg Clark, who lost a hard-fought battle with cancer on March 14, 2021. Team member: Greg Clark  Came aboard: July 9, 2010 What did Greg do at Biosero? When Greg […]

SAN DIEGO and SANTA CLARA, CALIF. – March 3, 2021 – Biosero, Inc. and Celltrio, Inc. will integrate Biosero’s Green Button Go™ Automation Scheduling Software with Celltrio’s innovative RoboCell™ Automation Platform to accelerate cell line culturing and harvesting processes, including cryogenic storage, into a highly flexible and modular end-to-end system. “Combining the Green Button Go™ […]

Over the last 30 years, laboratory automation software has advanced from a sequential batch process software to controlling a handful of instruments through solutions that can optimally schedule workflows, including multiple robotic components and vast amounts of data. But one common theme has remained – automation it’s intimidating. Even though automation is easier to use […]

By Donald Chow, Global Applications Scientist, Biosero The coronavirus pandemic has driven much-needed innovation, particularly in diagnostic testing. For businesses, schools and other facilities to reopen safely, COVID-19 testing has become routine practice. As a result, labs are working overtime to conduct polymerase chain reaction (PCR) diagnostic testing to meet this increased demand. Unfortunately, processing […]

Proteins, particularly antibodies, have tremendous research and clinical value, but growing and purifying them can be challenging. To isolate proteins of interest, and produce sufficient yields for ongoing study, labs must carefully remove genetic material, extraneous proteins and other molecules. The process is not unlike panning for gold. Once a protein is isolated, researchers can […]

Biosero plays a vital role in the health and well-being of people worldwide. To operate at such a world-class level requires a world-class team and a collaborative work environment. For the second year in a row, Biosero placed in the Top 50 Best Places to Work by the San Diego Business Journal because of the company’s commitment […]

High-throughput screening is a mainstay for cell line development. However, the complex instruments used for high-throughput methods have many moving parts, and automation is essential to streamline and accelerate the process. By minimizing human intervention, sophisticated software can simplify workflows, decrease errors and free up laboratory staff for other tasks. Still, early efforts to automate […]

One in three adults worldwide has multiple chronic conditions.[1] The Center for Disease Control predicts cancer cases will increase by 24% between2010 and 2020.[2] Patient lives depend on new drug discoveries and continuous improvement of existing treatment options. Pharmaceutical manufacturers play a vital role in the health and well-being of people worldwide. The pressure is […]

The cannabis industry is on track to exceed $40 billion in sales worldwide by 2024, according to Arcview Market Research and BDS Analytics. Countless medical benefits, easy-to-use applications and life-changing stories have helped derail old stereotypes and build respected legitimate businesses. With increasing social acceptance, variety and access, cannabis products are now evaluated like other […]

SAN DIEGO & CAMBRIDGE, MASS. – Dec. 7, 2020 – Biosero, Inc. and Elemental Machines will integrate Biosero’s Green Button Go™ Automation Scheduling Software with Elemental Machines’ AI-powered platform so scientists and researchers can produce consistent, reliable results from every life science laboratory experiment. Biosero’s device- and data-agnostic laboratory automation software will integrate with the […]

COVID-19 has brought changes to everyone’s lifestyle whether at home or work. Some good, some bad, some ugly! Early this year, when laboratories unexpectedly shut down, many scientists were unable to return to the lab. With instruments and assays still running, equipment was silenced without proper cleaning. Now as labs re-open, devices will likely need […]

Biosero’s Green Button Go Automation Scheduling Software joins the Tetra Integration Network SAN DIEGO and BOSTON, Nov. 17, 2020 – Biosero, Inc. and TetraScience, Inc. announced they will integrate data glyphs, instruments and robotic sensors with the cloud-native Tetra Data Platform using Green Button Go™ Automation Scheduling Software. Together the systems will automatically collect, store […]

As a part of our community outreach, it is a privilege to support a young group of aspiring engineers! We are excited to make the donation of old robots from Precise Automation, Peak Robotics, and KBiosystems as well as monetary support of $2500, making Biosero a Gold Sponsor, to aid in broadening their STEM experiences. […]

At Biosero, we often discuss actively engaging with the local community. It was no surprise when the question “Why?” “Why do we work at Biosero ?” prompted the annual “WHY” project. The Biosero team voted on an organization or cause to whom we would like to make a company donation of $5000. The organization chosen by […]

Biosero’s annual minor release of its Green Button Go™ Automation Scheduling Software is now available and features immediate access to technical service and software support. “You can have the best automation in the world, but if you don’t have the proper tools to service and support it, you can’t properly use it,” said Corey McCoy, […]

Last year we hosted Team Inspiration, an award winning robotics team based in Scripps Ranch, San Diego, CA, in our office to see robotics and Green Button Go in action. The team is comprised of 14 high school and middle school students; 6 of the team members are girls. They compete in both land and […]

SAN DIEGO – August 25th, 2020 – Biosero concludes its “Automate Your Lab with Software for Data Decisions” webinar series with an inside look at how laboratory automation software enables pharmaceutical manufacturers to make complex decisions in less time while upholding quality assurance and data tracking. Biosero and its customer Eli Lilly and Company invite […]

At Biosero we are eager to help you get the answers that will prevent the spread of the global pandemic COVID-19. Biosero provides an essential service to the life science industry in the joint fight against COVID-19 – automation software that accelerates research and discovery. Biosero’s mission is to enable the worlds’ decision makers to […]

Every year we ask ourselves, “WHY?” Why do we work at Biosero? Why do we get up in the morning and come to work? This year’s “WHY” Project, as a team, voted for a cause near to our hearts. We all chose to donate $5000 to the Alzheimer’s Association because of their impact on caregiver, […]

Last year, we created The “WHY” Project at Biosero. The idea started with a discussion about “WHY.” WHY do we do our work? WHY do we work at Biosero? Biosero team members shared their “WHY” statements with each other and it became clear that their work at Biosero has more profound meaning to them personally […]

The Society of Laboratory Automation and Screening (SLAS) 2020 in San Diego was a record-setting conference for Biosero. The three events we hosted drew crowds of people wanting to know more about our software, Green Button Go™, and workcell integration services. In our Green Button Go Tutorial and Panel, David Dambman, CTO was joined by […]

SAN DIEGO, Dec. 3, 2019 – Biosero, Inc. announced a new partnership wherein RORZE Lifescience, Inc., a subsidiary of Rorze, Inc. (TYO: 6323), will commercialize Biosero’s Green Button Go™ Automation Scheduling Software in Asia. RORZE Lifescience, Inc. (RLS) will adopt Green Button Go as its exclusive automation scheduling software and distribute it to customers in […]

Biosero was awarded #8th Best Place to Work in San Diego by San Diego Business Journal based on salaries, incentives, benefits, and employee feedback. We take pride in our company and the work we do locally in San Diego and globally.

The San Diego Business Journal has ranked Biosero at #14 in the top 25 Genomics Companies in San Diego. Biosero is pleased to be recognized as a provider of lab automation technology and data integration expertise into many of the thriving and innovative biotechnology companies pursuing advances in life sciences.

With the partnership of Bank of the West and the SBA 504 loan, Biosero has a strong foundation to continue its growth trajectory and create more than 20 new jobs over the next few years. Tom Gilman, Biosero’s CEO stated that “Capital and cash flow are critical to the operational health of Biosero and we’re […]