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: 320+ with more than 130 scientists
50+ registered and 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.
Test Services
- 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
- Preservative Testing
- Radiation Sterilization Validations