About Scientific Specialties
About Scientific Specialties
Scientific Specialties Incorporated, known in the lab supply trade as SSIbio, was established in 1990 to design and manufacture single-use and reusable plastic products for life science research laboratories. The company is based in Lodi, California, where it controls every aspect of design, production, and quality within its own manufacturing facility.
SSIbio's product range includes PCR tubes, strips, and sealing mats, microcentrifuge tubes in five different styles, screw cap tubes for varied laboratory applications, and pipette tips spanning micro to macro volumes. Its signature UltraFlux line offers a comprehensive PCR product family covering tubes, strips, plates, and sealing film for virtually any experimental workflow.
Operating under a certified ISO 9001:2015 quality system from a 121,000-square-foot facility that includes more than 39,000 square feet of dedicated clean, climate-controlled space, SSIbio is led by a Ph.D. biochemist founder who shapes product development around real laboratory needs. ChatMRO indexes the Scientific Specialties catalog so buyers can search by tube style, volume, or sterility grade to find matching labware.
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Frequently asked questions
When was Scientific Specialties (SSIbio) founded?
Scientific Specialties Incorporated was established in 1990 and is based in Lodi, California. The company designs and manufactures single-use and reusable plasticware for life science research laboratories.
What products does SSIbio manufacture?
SSIbio manufactures PCR tubes, strips and sealing mats, microcentrifuge tubes in five styles, screw cap tubes, and pipette tips ranging from micro to macro volumes. Its UltraFlux line covers a comprehensive range of PCR consumables.
What quality standards does SSIbio follow?
SSIbio operates under a certified ISO 9001:2015 quality assurance system across its entire manufacturing process. The company's facility spans 121,000 square feet, including more than 39,000 square feet of dedicated clean, climate-controlled space.
Who leads Scientific Specialties and what is their background?
Scientific Specialties is led by a founder and CEO who holds a Ph.D. in biochemistry. This scientific background informs the company's approach to designing labware that addresses real research challenges.
What is SSIbio's UltraFlux product line?
UltraFlux is SSIbio's signature PCR product family, encompassing tubes, strips, plates, and sealing film designed to cover any experimental need. It represents the company's most comprehensive PCR-focused offering.