When GenVault, in coordination with Pathos Laboratories, needed to relocate their research facility from Salt Lake City, Utah to New York, they turned to Main Street Commercial Moving (MSCM) for a seamless laboratory relocation. This case study demonstrates how precision planning, regulatory compliance, and specialized experience deliver successful outcomes for high-stakes lab relocations.
Client Overview
Client: GenVault, in coordination with Pathos Laboratories
Project Type: Interstate Laboratory Relocation
Origin: Salt Lake City, Utah
Destination: New York
Duration: 3 Days
Partners: Main Street Commercial Moving (MSCM) & Main Street Office Furniture (MSOF)
The Challenge: Complex Laboratory Relocations Require Specialized Expertise
Laboratory relocations present unique challenges that standard moving services cannot address. Research facilities contain delicate instruments, sensitive equipment, hazardous materials, and biological samples that require meticulous handling and transport protocols. Lab managers need partners who understand the specific requirements of bioscience operations and can execute with minimal disruption to critical research timelines.
For this laboratory relocation, GenVault required a moving partner with proven experience in handling high-value lab equipment, maintaining regulatory compliance throughout the relocation process, and ensuring zero downtime for their research operation at the new facility.
Comprehensive Planning & Coordination
Main Street Commercial Moving’s approach to laboratory movers begins with detailed planning. Our project manager conducted an extensive on-site survey, cataloging all laboratory assets including:
- Biological materials and samples
- Non-biological research items
- Chemical substances and hazardous materials
- High-value laboratory equipment including BioSafety Cabinets and incubators
- Specialized instruments such as the Echo Chamber valued at $650,000
Working closely with GenVault and Pathos Lab personnel, MSCM developed a comprehensive three-day execution plan. This detailed timeline addressed packing, crating, and loading schedules for separate biological and non-biological shipments, ensuring adherence to all safety protocols and compliance standards throughout the transition.
Risk Management & Regulatory Compliance
Understanding the cost implications of laboratory equipment damage, MSCM provided additional valuation coverage for high-value assets. The Echo Chamber alone received $650,000+ in coverage to mitigate risk during transport.
Our team ensured full regulatory compliance by properly classifying all materials for interstate transport. Separate trailers were designated for biological and non-biological items, maintaining the integrity of sensitive samples and meeting all federal transportation requirements for laboratory relocations.
Precision Execution: Moving Delicate Instruments Safely
The execution phase showcased MSCM’s specialized moving services and attention to detail:
Specialized Equipment Handling
BioSafety Cabinets—critical for maintaining sterile research environments—were carefully lowered using specialized lift equipment. Each cabinet was then wrapped, padded, and palletized for secure transport to the new location. This precision handling ensured that sensitive equipment arrived ready for calibration at the new space.
Documentation & Chain of Custody
Video documentation provided real-time information and verification of safe handling procedures for all critical lab instruments. This chain-of-custody approach gave lab managers confidence that every item was tracked throughout the relocation process.
Coordinated Transport
Separate biological and non-biological trailers were loaded and dispatched to New York on schedule. This separation ensured compliance with transport regulations while protecting the integrity of research materials and chemicals during the interstate move.
Turnkey Decommission & Site Turnover
Main Street Office Furniture provided final support by removing and liquidating remaining furniture assets. This end-to-end service ensured the Utah space was returned to the landlord in cleared condition, eliminating additional time and cost burdens for GenVault.
Outcome: Seamless Laboratory Relocation with Zero Disruption
The lab relocation was completed safely, on schedule, and without incident. MSCM’s precision planning and partnership with GenVault ensured a seamless transition for critical research operations. The new facility was operational immediately upon arrival, demonstrating the value of working with experienced laboratory movers who understand the complexities of bioscience relocation.
Key Highlights of This Laboratory Relocation
- Full Origin Support: Comprehensive survey, inventory, packing, crating, and loading services
- Sensitive Equipment Handling: Specialized protocols for BioSafety Cabinets, Echo Chamber, and other delicate instruments
- Safety & Documentation: Chain-of-custody video verification for all critical laboratory equipment
- Risk Management: $650,000+ valuation coverage for high-value items
- Regulatory Compliance: Proper classification and transport of biological materials, chemicals, and hazardous materials
- End-to-End Turnkey Service: Including furniture liquidation and decommission support
- Minimal Disruption: Three-day execution with zero downtime at the new location
Why Choose Main Street Commercial Moving for Your Laboratory Relocation
Main Street Commercial Moving has established itself as a trusted provider in bioscience relocation logistics. Our experience with laboratory equipment, understanding of compliance requirements, and commitment to precision make us the ideal partner for research facilities planning a transition.
Whether you’re relocating lab equipment across state lines or moving an entire research operation to a new space, our team provides the expertise, planning, and execution you need for success. We understand that laboratory relocations require more than standard moving services—they demand specialized knowledge, meticulous attention to detail, and unwavering commitment to safety.
Ready to Plan Your Laboratory Relocation?
If you’re a lab manager or facility director planning a laboratory relocation, contact Main Street Commercial Moving today. Our project managers will work with you to develop a customized relocation plan that addresses your specific requirements, ensures regulatory compliance, and delivers minimal disruption to your research operations.
Trust the laboratory movers who delivered a flawless GenVault relocation—trust Main Street Commercial Moving for your next lab move.
