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OEM & Contract Manufacturing Services for Life Sciences

Contract manufacturing for the diagnostics and life science industries provides a reliable, scalable solution for organizations that may not have the internal resources to manage production in-house. With robust expertise in raw material sourcing, quality systems, and regulatory compliance, our team delivers custom manufacturing services that ensure consistency, reliability, and customer satisfaction.

We partner with global leaders in diagnostics and life sciences, as well as emerging innovators bringing new technologies to market. Our end-to-end capabilities support the development and production needs of medical device manufacturers and diagnostic organizations worldwide. In addition to large-scale manufacturing, our OEM capabilities offer an extensive portfolio of custom diagnostic products, finished reagents, and critical raw materials designed for further manufacturing applications.

Through our OEM and contract manufacturing services, we provide flexible, scalable, and high-quality solutions that help life science companies accelerate development, meet regulatory requirements, and deliver transformative healthcare products to market.


Key technologies we offer for diagnostic assay OEM and Contract Manufacturing Services

Image 1.Key technologies we offer for diagnostic assay OEM and Contract Manufacturing Services

Molecular Amplification and Antibody Production

In our OEM and Contract Manufacturing Services, we utilize advanced molecular amplification techniques to enhance the production of critical components. Our offerings include:

  • GMP Oligos
  • DNA/RNA enzymes
  • Molecular-grade reagents
  • Nucleic acid purification
  • Kitting

Additionally, we specialize in monoclonal antibody production for various applications, including:

  • Blood typing
  • Infectious diseases
  • Biomarkers

Conjugation and Detection Chemistry

Our expertise in conjugation is essential for integrating large molecules with beads and resins. In our OEM processes, we provide:

  • Linkage chemistry
  • Detection reagents

Our detection chemistry capabilities include:

  • Chemiluminescence
  • Colorimetric
  • Fluorescence

Bio-organic Reagents and Protein/Enzyme Production

We offer a range of bio-organic reagents tailored for OEM applications, including:

  • Detergents
  • Resins
  • Carbohydrates
  • Buffers & solutions

Our protein and enzyme production capabilities encompass:

  • Recombinant sources
  • Plant and animal sourced
  • Animal Source Free products

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Packaging Capabilities

Our extensive manufacturing capabilities in OEM and Contract Manufacturing ensure a secure supply chain and global footprint, providing reliability, consistency, and flexibility:

  • Sterile filtration
  • Hazardous materials
  • Automated torque and weight checks
  • Environmentally-controlled suites
  • Molecular biology-grade environments

Powder Fill

We offer OEM powder fill solutions ranging from:

  • 10 ug to 200 kg+
  • Multiple sealing and capping options
  • Pouching and tableting

Liquid Fill

Our automated filling capabilities support large batch volumes for IVD-grade liquid solutions, with fill volumes from:

  • 10 µl to 20 L 
  • Large contract lyophilization capacity
  • Environmentally-controlled filling

Formats

We provide a variety of packaging formats suitable for OEM products:

  • Glass and plastic bottles
  • Tubes and vials
  • Boxes and Bags
  • Cubitainers™
  • Large Volume Totes
  • Multiwell plates
  • Custom labeling including Barcoding

Custom QC Testing

QC scientist viewing computer screen during analysis of OEM or CMO diagnostic assay

Image 2.QC testing analysis for an OEM or Contract Manufacturing Services for diagnostic assay

We offer key QC assay formats relevant to your OEM and Contract Manufacturing needs. Our analysis capabilities include:

  • Molecular: qPCR, PCR, western blotting, Southern blotting, electrophoresis, nuclease contamination, bacterial growth, and cell component isolation kits (DNA, RNA, protein).
  • Immunological: ELISA, western blotting, Ouchterlony double diffusion, cell staining, histology, serology.
  • Functional: Plasmid purification, cloning, protein depletion, proximity ligation assays (Duolink®).

Additionally, we conduct specialized analyses, including:

  • Endotoxins, hematology, enzymatic activity and contamination, cell culture, tablet testing (hardness, friability, and dissolution).
  • Test method validation for niche QC needs and the ability to partner with external testing labs for esoteric tests.
  • Functional testing of contract manufactured products on client platforms.

world map showing major North American and European and Middle Eastern IVD assay component development and manufacturing sites

Image 3.NA and EMEA manufacturing sites for diagnostic assay components

Commitment to Quality

As an industry leader in OEM and Contract Manufacturing, our quality systems are designed to meet stringent regulatory requirements, including:

  • ISO 9001:2015
  • ISO 13485:2016
  • 21 CFR 820
  • 98/79 EC In vitro Diagnostics Directive
  • ISO 14001:2015

Experienced Project Management to Secure Success

Our dedicated project managers are scientists who understand the technical, operational, and regulatory challenges of our client’s projects. For each client, we offer:

  • Single Point of Contact for operations and project management
  • Resources to help you navigate industry guidelines and regulations
  • Support through your project life cycle

Steps for Success

Inquiry and Consultation

After receiving your inquiry, you will be contacted by one of our Business Development Specialists.

Acceptance

Project specifications are reviewed internally to determine feasibility and costing. Quote for project sent to you.

Creation of Project Team/Implementation

A cross-functional project team is assembled with expertise specific to project. Small-scale validation batched produced.

Full-Scale Implementation

We manufacture at scale to your specifications with your custom packaging/labeling for regional or global distribution.


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