Independent advisory support for complex scientific and operational environments

 

Introduction

 

I help organizations make complex laboratory and facility decisions with clarity, confidence, and long-term perspective.

 

I provide consulting and advisory support to organizations working in scientific, technical, and operationally complex environments. 

My work focuses on helping leaders clarify problems, evaluate trade-offs, and make informed decisions that hold up in real-world laboratory and facility settings.

This advisory work draws on hands-on experience inside laboratories, growing companies, and capital-intensive environments where equipment, workflow, safety, and cost decisions are tightly connected.

Engagements are practical, collaborative, and grounded in how organizations actually operate, not just in abstract or ideal frameworks.

Where advisory support is most valuable

Situations where the right decision is unclear and the consequences of getting it wrong are significant

 

I work with organizations on challenges that sit between science, operations, and leadership decision-making. 

These situations often require alignment across technical, operational, and leadership teams before a confident decision can be made.

As a neutral party, I identify where technical constraints, workflow realities, and organizational dynamics are working at cross purposes and help bring them into alignment.

My perspective reflects direct experience operating at the intersection of science, operations, and leadership rather than theoretical or sales-driven.

 

Areas of advisory support include:

• Laboratory and technical environment assessment, including safety, workflow, and long-term usability
• Evaluation of equipment, infrastructure, and facility decisions beyond individual product selection
• Identification of hidden cost drivers tied to breakage, consumables, workflow inefficiencies, or system design
• Advisory support for laboratory buildouts, renovations, and facility upgrades
• Translating technical and operational realities into clear, defensible recommendations for leadership or boards

 

"The focus is not on selling solutions, but on helping organizations make decisions that hold up in practice."

Who I am

I am Kirsten Blake, Founder of Go Green Scientific.

 

My advisory work is informed by years of hands-on experience working inside laboratories and growing scientific organizations, where technical decisions directly affect safety, cost, regulatory readiness, and daily operations. I have worked alongside laboratory teams, executives, and suppliers to navigate equipment selection, facility planning, and operational trade-offs in real-world settings.

 

What This is Not

 

This advisory work is intentionally separate from product sales and distribution.

 

Advisory engagements focus on problem definition, evaluation, and decision support. They may or may not lead to equipment purchases. When product sourcing or distribution is appropriate, it is addressed separately and transparently.

This separation ensures that recommendations are based on what best serves the organization, not on driving a transaction.

 

How I Work

Practical, collaborative, and grounded in real operating conditions.

 

• Engagements are tailored to the situation rather than packaged into a fixed methodology
• Work may include structured conversations, targeted analysis, on-site assessments, or proposal and justification support
• I work collaboratively with internal teams and leadership to surface root causes rather than symptoms
• Recommendations reflect real constraints such as space, staffing, safety, budget, and organizational values
• When needed, I draw on a trusted network of subject matter experts to ensure technical accuracy
  

 

Who This Is For

 

This work is a good fit for organizations that:

• Operate in scientific, technical, or regulated environments
• Are planning growth, change, or facility investment
• Need help navigating complex or cross-functional decisions
• Value clear thinking, candid feedback, and practical guidance

 

Relationship to Go Green Scientific

 

Consulting and advisory services are offered alongside my work with Go Green Scientific. While distinct from product distribution, this advisory work is informed by firsthand experience supporting laboratories, suppliers, and organizations working to balance performance, sustainability, and operational realities.

Engagements are scoped independently and designed around advisory support, not product sales.

 

Next Step

 

If you are evaluating a complex decision and would benefit from independent advisory perspective, I am open to an initial conversation. Use the contact form to outline your situation and determine whether it makes sense to work together.

 

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The following examples illustrate the types of advisory engagements I support. Specific scopes, deliverables, and timelines vary based on organizational needs.

 

Operational Cost and Equipment Decision Support

A laboratory team was experiencing unusually high breakage and consumable usage tied to cleaning and water systems. After identifying the root causes, I evaluated alternative equipment options within the facility’s spatial and operational constraints.

The advisory work included quantifying downstream cost impacts, aligning recommendations with sustainability goals, and developing clear justification language for leadership review. The outcome supported a higher upfront investment that reduced long-term operating costs and aligned with organizational values.

 

Laboratory Buildout and Infrastructure Planning

For an organization launching a new laboratory with grant and private funding, I provided advisory support during the planning and buildout phase. Working from architectural drawings, I helped translate quality control and workflow requirements into practical decisions around lab furniture, hoods, equipment, and layout.

The focus was on reducing future rework, ensuring regulatory readiness, and supporting efficient daily operations once the lab became active.

 

Safety and Workflow Assessment

During an on-site review of an active laboratory, I assessed safety, workflow, and environmental factors affecting day-to-day operations. This included identifying risks and inefficiencies that were not visible through purchasing data alone.

Recommendations were framed to support internal alignment and informed leadership decision-making, rather than immediate product changes.

 

Decision Support and Proposal Development

In several engagements, advisory work has included developing written materials to support internal decision-making. This may involve translating technical issues into executive-facing language, structuring proposals for leadership or board review, or organizing complex information into clear, defensible narratives.

 

These materials are developed as part of broader advisory support and are intended to help organizations move forward with confidence and alignment..