SGS Invests in New Life Science Services Laboratory
SGS will open its fifth Life Sciences Services Laboratory in Carson, California.
SGS plans to open its fifth North American Life Science Services laboratory in Carson, California. This investment will establish a Life Science Services GMP/GLP laboratory, with the ability to provide microbiological testing and bioanalytical services. The new facility will be 8,000 ft2, of which 6,000 ft2 will be used for laboratory space and the other 2,000 ft2 for offices, conference rooms, and client records. The new facility is projected to open early in the third quarter of 2014 and will initially employ seven scientific staff with room to expand, according to a company press release.
Source: SGS
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