Affordable Lab Solutions for Scientists at Every Stage
Set in the heart of Torrance, California, the LA Biotech Center is a vibrant hub of innovation and collaboration. Our professionally managed facility is the only wet-lab outside of a university setting with dedicated space for research and teaching.
What we offer
Laboratory Facilities
Private and co-working laboratories for scientists at all stages.
Shared Equipment
Access shared equipment for a wide array of biotechnology applications.
Event Space
Host seminars and networking events in a unique setting that supports a pipeline of innovation.
Prime Location
Conveniently located near to The Lundquist Institute, Cedars Sinai, USC and Biolabs.
Laboratory Options
Flex Lab
The Flex Lab is an affordable co-working space where independent scientists and fledgling companies can complete proof-of concept studies without committing to an extended contract.
- Commitment: Month-month
- Access: 24/7
- Amenities: Lab bench, shared equipment, cold storage, 24 hour facilities management, biohazard waste removal, receiving services, Wi-Fi, break-room and conference room.
- Eligibility: Open to independent scientists and pre-incorporation start-ups. Applicants must have a PhD, Master's degree or equivalent research training.
Start-Up Lab
The start-up lab is a private 4-person laboratory and office space for established biotech companies.
- Commitment: Quarterly
- Access: 24/7
- Amenities: 1 private laboratory and office, shared equipment, cold storage, 24 hour facilities management, biohazard waste removal, receiving services, Wi-Fi, warehouse storage, break-room and conference room.
- Eligibility: Companies must be fully incorporated with more than 1 year of funding.
Research Laboratory
The research lab is a private 7-person laboratory and office space for established biotech companies.
- Commitment: Quarterly
- Access: 24/7
- Amenities: Three private laboratories, 1 private office, private restroom, shared equipment, cold storage, 24 hour facilities management, biohazard waste removal, receiving services, Wi-Fi, warehouse storage, break-room and conference room.
- Eligibility: Companies must be fully incorporated with more than 1 year of funding.
Shared Equipment
- 6ft Class II Type A2 biosafety cabinets
- 4ft Laminar flow bench
- Direct heat CO2 incubators
- Bacterial incubator
- Shaking incubator
- Stereodissecting microscope with camera
- Phase contrast microscopes with camera
- Three color epifluorescent microscope
- Swing bucket centrifuge
- Plate centrifuge
- High speed refrigerated centrifuge
- Refrigerated microcentrifuge
- Thermocycler
- Gel electrophoresis equipment
- Microvolume Spectrophotometer
- UV Transilluminator
- LICOR
- Analytical Balance - Accurate to 0.1mg
- Water baths
- Neon electroporator
- Isopropanol freezing discs
- Micropipettors
- Rotary shaker
- Hot blocks
- Hot plate stirrers
- Vortex
- Microwave
- pH meter
- Autoclave
- Dry Oven
- Glass washer
- 4°C | -20°C | -80°C | LN2
- 4ft Laminar flow bench