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Nelson Laboratories provides full, life-cycle microbiology testing services for medical devices, pharmaceuticals, processed tissue, and natural products. Our services help you mitigate risk, be first to market, and succeed with your customers. Since 1985, we’ve been making a name for ourselves with rigorous testing standards and an unwavering commitment to our clients. Now, a recognized industry leader, we continue to focus on what brought us here — thought leadership and approachable experts, a customer-centric approach, a real-time project management portal, metric-driven testing processes, and global compliance expertise and support.   
 

Quick Facts

 
Founded:                 1985 by Dr. Jerry R. Nelson and Lynda S. Nelson
 
Employees            400+ with more than 170 scientists
                                   50+ registered and specialist microbiologists (NRCM)
 
Capacity:                 125,000 sq ft (two buildings)
                                   85+ labs
                                   Custom-built 3,000 sq. ft. cleanroom
 
Headquarters:        Salt Lake City, UT
 
Capabilities:            More than 400 microbiological and analytical tests
 
Committee             
Memberships:        ASTM, ISO, AAMI, ANSI, IEST, PDA, AATB, and more
 
Certifications:         Nelson Laboratories is FDA registered and third-party accredited to ISO 17025 standards (ACLASS). 
                                   Nelson Laboratories is a GLP facility.
 

Test Services

 
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