Accelr8 which develops instruments used for the detection of pathogenic microorganisms has selected Tucson as best meeting its needs for future growth plans.
Accelr8 president and CEO Lawrence Mehren said, "Accelr8 is developing a revolutionary product in the diagnostics area and we were impressed with the region’s emerging bioscience strength, innovation and support that can help ensure our future success."
The company will occupy approximately 15,000ft² of space in Pima County’s Herbert K. Abrams Public Health Center at 3950 S. Country Club Road. Following a build out of wet lab space, the company is expected to be operational by early 2013.
Arizona Governor Jan Brewer said Accelr8 strengthens the biotechnology excellence the state has been building, while creating high-quality jobs for Arizonans.
"I am grateful to the Arizona Commerce Authority, TREO and other regional partners whose excellence and creativity produced infrastructure solutions to secure Accelr8 for Arizona," Brewer added.