An Irish laboratory diagnostics company has opened a new research and development facility at Exeter Science Park as it expands its UK business. Limmerick-headquartered Serosep will use the lab to identify and develop new practices and boost its R&D capabilities, it said.

The business, which was founded in 1997 and has 127 staff, specialises in microbiology, histopathology and environmental testing. It manufactures and connects diagnostic products and solutions to laboratory teams around the world.

According to the firm, the facility at Exeter Science Park will provide opportunities for collaboration with local universities, healthcare providers and other Exeter Science Park-based companies.

Jo Gawler, environmental business unit manager, said: “We are delighted to have opened our new lab at Exeter Science Park. We are looking forward to the opportunities this brings for the development of Serosep, as well as the potential to collaborate with other sector-related businesses based here."

Serosep, which also has a facility in Crawley, West Sussex, opened a US office in South Carolina last year.

“Our company’s head office and facility is in Limerick in Ireland and we have an additional facility in Crawley, so the proximity to Exeter Airport, as well as the other excellent transport links, were a key factor in choosing Exeter Science Park," added Ms Gawler.

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Jason Buck, senior development manager at Exeter Science Park, added: “We are delighted to have Serosep join our community. Their expertise in diagnostic solutions complements our mission to foster growth and innovation in the science and technology sectors, which in turn has an impact on our economy in the South West. We look forward to supporting their continued success and seeing the positive impact of this move to Exeter Science Park.”