Order Help & Support
Everything you need to place an order, check status, request a quote, or manage returns — all in one place.
How to Order
You can place orders through our website, by phone, or by email. Browse our catalog of over 4,000 lab consumables and chemicals, add items to your cart, and check out using your account.
- Search by keyword, part number, or browse by category
- Add items to your cart and proceed to checkout
- Choose your shipping method and enter payment details
- You will receive an order confirmation email immediately
New Customers
Welcome to Ibis Scientific. Getting started is straightforward — you can place your first order by creating an account to unlock additional features and pricing.
- Create a free account to access order history, saved carts, and shopping lists
- Institutional customers (universities, hospitals, government labs) may qualify for Net 30 terms — see the Net 30 section below
- If your institution requires a vendor setup or W-9, contact us and we'll provide everything you need
- For large first orders or special pricing requests, request a quote before placing your order
Quick Order Tool
The Quick Order tool lets you add multiple items to your cart at once using part numbers. This is ideal for repeat orders or when ordering from a known list.
- Enter part numbers and quantities directly
- Paste a list from a spreadsheet or previous order
- Add all items to cart in a single step
Shopping Lists
Shopping Lists let you save groups of products for fast reordering. This is ideal for labs that order the same set of consumables on a regular basis or maintain multiple lists for different projects or instruments.
- Create and name multiple lists (e.g. "Monthly Vials", "GC Consumables", "Project A")
- Add any product to a list directly from the product page
- Add an entire list to your cart in one click
- Lists are saved to your account and accessible from any device
Request a Quote
For large orders, institutional purchasing, or items requiring special pricing, you can submit a quote request. Our team will respond within one business day.
- Use the Request a Quote link in the main navigation
- Include part numbers, quantities, and your institution name
- Quotes are valid for 30 days from the date issued
Product Cross-Reference
Already buying from another supplier? Send us your current order list and we'll cross-reference your products to Ibis equivalents — often at a better price with the same or better quality.
- Send your current order list, vendor part numbers, or supplier invoice to sales@ibisscientific.com
- Include quantities and any notes on product specifications
- We'll return a side-by-side comparison with Ibis part numbers and pricing
- All products are OEM-compatible and 100% guaranteed
Product Substitutes
If a product is out of stock or discontinued, our team can identify a compatible substitute that meets your analytical requirements. We never recommend a substitute without confirming OEM compatibility first.
- Contact us with your part number and application details
- We'll identify one or more compatible alternatives from our catalog
- Substitutes are reviewed for instrument and method compatibility before recommendation
- All substitute products carry the same 100% guarantee as original items
Standing Orders
A Standing Order is a pre-scheduled recurring order for products you purchase regularly. It's the easiest way to ensure your lab never runs out of critical consumables without having to remember to reorder each time.
- Set your preferred order frequency — weekly, monthly, quarterly, or custom
- Lock in your current pricing for the duration of the standing order
- Modify or pause your standing order at any time with no penalty
- Receive advance notification before each order ships so you can adjust quantities
- Standing orders ship automatically — no manual reordering required
Order Status & Tracking
You can check the status of any order from your account dashboard. Tracking numbers are updated as soon as your order ships from our warehouse or directly from the supplier.
- Log in and go to My Account → Order History
- Click any order to view status and tracking details
- Dropship orders may ship directly from the manufacturer
Shipping Methods
Ibis Scientific ships primarily via FedEx for most domestic orders. We also offer UPS, LTL freight for large or heavy shipments, and the option to use your own carrier account at checkout.
- FedEx — our primary carrier for ground and express shipments; most orders ship same day if placed before noon ET
- UPS — available as an alternative carrier at checkout
- LTL Freight — used for large, heavy, or pallet-sized orders; contact us for a freight quote before ordering
- Your Own Carrier Account — enter your FedEx or UPS account number at checkout to bill shipping directly to your account
- Expedited options (overnight, 2-day) are available at checkout for most stocked items
- Dropship items ship from the manufacturer and may have different carrier or timing options
Returns & Cancellations
We want you to be satisfied with every order. If you need to return an item or cancel an order, please contact us as soon as possible.
- Cancellations must be requested before the order ships
- Returns are accepted within 30 days of receipt for stocked items
- Dropship and special-order items may not be returnable — contact us to confirm
- A return merchandise authorization (RMA) number is required for all returns
Net 30 / Payment Terms
Qualified institutions including universities, hospitals, and government labs may apply for Net 30 payment terms. Credit approval is required prior to your first net terms order.
- Submit a credit application by emailing accounting@ibisscientific.com
- Approval typically takes 2–3 business days
- Invoices are due within 30 days of the ship date
- Purchase orders are accepted from approved accounts
Tax Exempt Orders
If your organization is tax exempt, we can remove sales tax from your orders once your exemption certificate is on file with us. This applies to qualifying universities, government agencies, non-profits, and other eligible institutions.
- Email your tax exemption certificate to accounting@ibisscientific.com
- Include your organization name and the state(s) for which exemption applies
- Once verified, tax exemption will be applied to your account automatically going forward
- Exemption certificates must be current and valid for the applicable state
Contact Us
Our team is available Monday through Friday, 8am–5pm ET. We're happy to help with orders, product questions, quotes, and account support.
- Orders, Sales & Customer Service: sales@ibisscientific.com
- Billing, Invoices & Net 30: accounting@ibisscientific.com
- Phone: (855) 390-4202 — ext. 0 for Customer Service
- Use the Contact Us page for general inquiries