extracellular

Hiring in:🇬🇧 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

About us

Extracellular is a contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) dedicated to advancing animal and plant cell technologies in the non-health biotech industry. They cater to sectors such as food and nutrition, personal care and cosmetics, and materials. Their comprehensive suite of services includes contract manufacturing, process development, media development, cell line development, and consultancy. Extracellular's mission is to accelerate the success of ethical, sustainable cell-based products by blending scientific excellence, smart process innovation, and commercial insight to drive rapid, scalable, cost-effective manufacturing. They have established Europe's largest contract pilot facility for cell-cultivated products, with a total planned capacity of 10,000L, capable of producing up to 50 tons of cultivated meat per year with existing capabilities, and up to 100 tons per year with predicted future capabilities. This facility operates as a food-grade production facility, supporting companies from around the world in scaling from lab to commercial production. Extracellular is ISO 22000 certified, reflecting their commitment to food safety management. They are also officially registered as a UK Food Business, enabling them to conduct regulated taste trials for novel foods in the UK. Their strategic partnerships and collaborations with organizations like Roslin Technologies, Nutreco, and Merck underscore their role as a key player in the sustainable bioeconomy.