The Science of Success™
Nelson Laboratories is a leading provider of full life-cycle microbiology testing services for the medical device, pharmaceutical, and natural product industries. While we are known for exceptional quality and rigorous testing standards, we are also keenly aware of the bigger picture. It’s what we call The Science of Success™. It’s partnering with you to achieve your business goals and being fully committed to your long-term success. We deliver on this promise through:
- Thought leaders and approachable experts. We give you direct access to industry authorities who understand your business and add value every step of the way.
- A customer-centric culture. We take the time to understand your vision. Your goals become our goals.
- Real-time project management portal. We provide proactive information, keeping you informed and in control.
- Metric-driven testing processes. We’re our own toughest customer, holding ourselves to goals exceeding 99% for things that matter most to you, like quality, turn-around time, and testing accuracy.
- Global compliance expertise and support. We act as a trusted advisor, helping you navigate the ever-changing compliance landscape.
See how we can help you mitigate risk, be first to market, and succeed with your customers. Learn more or contact us today at www.nelsonlabs.com.
Corporate Profile
Nelson Laboratories provides full, life-cycle microbiology testing services for medical devices, pharmaceuticals, 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: 370+ with more than 170 scientists
50+ registered & specialist microbiologists (NRCM)
Capacity: 110,000 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.
Microbiological Analysis- Barrier Material Tests
- Product Validation & Lot Release
- EO Sterilization Validations
- General Analytical Tests
- Toxicology & Biocompatibility
- Disinfectant Tests
- Facility & Process Validation
Package Testing- Filter Challenge/Sterilization
- Microbial Identification
- General Routine Testing
- General Physical Tests
- Steam Sterilization Validations
- Reusable Device Studies
- Radiation Sterilization Validations
Medical Device Testing Categories
Getting ready to launch a medical device? Nelson Labs will help you ensure your product meets Federal requirements and validate your product claims. Working with Nelson Labs gives you access to in-depth testing expertise, innovative testing techniques, and world-class facilities and equipment – all designed to help you get your products to market faster and minimize risk. Learn about the wide range of tests we offer for facility validation, raw materials screening, sterilization and packaging validations, biocompatibility, cleanroom and isolator facilities, routine quality control tests, and reusable device studies.
- Ethylene Oxide Sterilization
- Radiation Sterilization
- Product Validation & Lot Release tests
- Toxicology & Biocompatibility
- Steam Sterilization Validations
- Reusable Device Studies
- Package Testing
- Microbiological Analysis
Microbial Identification- General Routine Testing
- General Physical Testing
- General Analytical tests
- Facility & Process Validations
- Environmental & Water System Validations
- Disinfectant tests
- Barrier Materials tests
Pharmaceutical Testing Categories
Working on the next pharmaceutical breakthrough? Trust Nelson Labs to help you navigate the maze of complicated testing requirements and deliver the actionable test data you need to get your product on the market. With Nelson Labs you’ll get more than a testing partner that specializes in an impressive number of pharmaceutical tests, you’ll get a partner that understands the unique requirements of your business and industry. Make our team your team for filter validations, facility validation, disinfectant studies, container integrity studies, preservative effectiveness studies, cleanroom and isolator facilities, antibiotic potency assays, sterilization and packaging validations, and routine quality control tests.
- Filter Challenge/Sterilization tests
- Disinfectant tests
- Facility & Process Validation
- General Analytical tests
- General Routine tests
- Microbial Identification
- Microbiological Analysis
- Package Testing
- Product Validation & Lot Release
Processed Tissue Categories
Need to comply with tissue regulations? With the implementation of current good tissue practices (CGTP), tissue banks need to consider many types of validation and routine testing. Nelson Labs can help you comply with the new regulations with a variety of processed tissue validations and tests. Put our years of experience working with tissue banks and related industries to work for you and let us create validations and implement process controls that fit your exact needs.
- Tissue tests
- Product Validation & Lot Release
- Microbial Identification
- General Routine tests
- General Analytical tests
If you have a challenging testing question, we have an answer. Our approachable experts are always happy to respond to your questions. They know how to effectively communicate with anyone – regardless of testing background. Get to know our industry-recognized scientists and their areas of expertise. Use this form to select your expert and submit your question.
We believe in the power of education. That’s why we’ve created numerous opportunities for you to fine-tune your skills or learn something new. If you can’t get away from the office, register for a webinar and get helpful, relevant information from the convenience of your desk. If you are on the road, join us at one of our seminars for in-person training or find out at which industry events we’ll be presenting.
Sure, we can tell you how great we are, but we’d rather you hear it from our clients. We’ve helped hundreds of companies over the years – from startups to established corporations – discover the Science of Success™ with our industry-leading testing services. Read what they have to say about working with Nelson Labs.
Please read our article: “Analyze This: Device Cleanliness Testing”