Cell factory outsourcing service
Custom cell services for screening
Cell Factory is an outsourcing service that increases the capability and capacity of researchers who use cell based assays
for high throughput and high content screening.
| Service available | Description |
| Assay design | Design and build assays using commercial or customer reagents |
| Assay optimization | Format assays to customer criteria and metrics |
| Transient cell engineering | Large-scale sensor or target expression with validation to customer specification |
| Stable cell engineering | Sensor or target expression, selection of clones and validation to customer specification |
| Bulk cell culture | Large-scale (> 109) cell expansion |
| Plate preparation | Cells predispensed onto plates ready for HTS/HCA |
| Imaging and analysis | Image acquisition, analysis, and data mining to customer requirements |
| Custom image analysis | Bespoke Investigator Context Modules |
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Cell factory outsourcing service
A wide range of services to help you achieve the performance you demand
The recent growth in cell use for drug discovery, particularly for high-throughput screening (HTS), has posed a number of challenges including:
- Batch performance variation
- Cell production scheduling
- Capability and capacity management
Single batches of cryopreserved cells can be produced in quantities sufficient for complete screening campaigns, effectively decoupling cell production from screening in drug discovery applications. Cell Factory uses a partnership approach to deliver customized solutions that increase the capability and capacity of cell based assays for high throughput and high content screening. This has been achieved by building on our leading position in HCA and our investment in developing technologies for the preparation of bulk quantities of cryopreserved cells.
- Modular format provides maximum flexibility - combination of plastic ware and microcarrier based bulk production of cells, production of transfected and transduced cells, assay development, and high content analysis
- Meets exacting standards of quality and reliability - application of Design for Six Sigma to all core processes
Key Features of the Cell Factory Service
- All work treated in confidence: non-disclosure agreement signed if required prior to any discussions
- Projects initiated via a tailored questionnaire - we can follow your existing protocols or develop new ones
- Consultative approach taken to devise the most appropriate project plan - technical discussions are taken after the initial request if required
- Material transfer or full service agreement can be prepared, as appropriate
- We keep you informed - direct communication with our scientists during the project and regular updates from the project manager
- All projects include milestone stage gates
- Worldwide delivery, usually within 3 working days - tracking number provided to enable preparations for receipt
- A full report is provided upon completion
Cell factory outsourcing service
Projects are initiated by first completing an appropriate Project Request form.
The examples below give an indication of the type of information required. Electronic forms for completion can be obtained by contacting your local representative.
Further information may be requested before a quote can be prepared.
Example quote request forms for download
Assay Design
Bulk Cell Provision
SPA Imaging Receptor Binding
Stable Cell Line
Transient Cell Line
