Contract & Bespoke Research
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Contract & Bespoke Research
Orion Microbiology provides contract and bespoke research services to support industrial innovation, product development, and technical problem-solving. We work closely with commercial organisations to design and deliver microbiological studies that address specific scientific, regulatory, and performance objectives.
Alongside industry partnerships, Orion also collaborates with academic institutions, research groups, and innovation programmes, providing applied microbiology expertise, laboratory capability, and translational support
Industry-Focused Research Support
Our contract research services are tailored to the needs of industrial clients operating in regulated and innovation-driven sectors. Projects are structured to deliver actionable, defensible data that supports development decisions, performance claims, and risk assessment.
- Antimicrobial product development and optimisation
- Biofilm and surface performance studies
- Textile and material microbiology
- Contamination investigations and root-cause analysis
- Method development and feasibility studies
- Comparative and benchmarking studies
Studies are designed to reflect real-world conditions where possible, balancing scientific rigour with commercial timelines and objectives.
Bespoke Study Design
Bespoke research programmes are developed collaboratively, with study designs adapted to the product, matrix, and intended application. Orion supports projects from early-stage concept through to later-stage development and technical substantiation.
- Custom biofilm and antimicrobial efficacy models
- Surface, material, and durability testing
- Simulation of use, wear, or environmental exposure
- Defined acceptance criteria and performance endpoints
- Pilot studies and scale-up support
Methods are selected and validated in line with ISO principles and current scientific best practice. Unless explicitly stated, services are not provided under UKAS accreditation.
Academic Collaboration
Orion Microbiology actively supports academic research by providing applied laboratory expertise, specialist microbiological testing, and industry-relevant perspectives. Collaborations may support grant-funded research, translational projects, or joint publications.
- Applied microbiology and biofilm research
- Method development and validation studies
- Industry-academic collaborative projects
- Student and early-career researcher support
Industry–Academia Interface
Orion is well positioned at the interface between academic research and industrial application, helping translate fundamental microbiology into practical, scalable, and commercially relevant outcomes.
Quality and Scientific Framework
All contract and bespoke research activities are conducted using defined protocols, controlled laboratory conditions, and appropriate quality controls. Data are generated objectively and reported transparently, with clear documentation of methods, assumptions, and limitations.
Where recognised standards are available, studies may reference relevant ISO methodologies. Where no prescriptive standard exists, methods are developed and justified according to ISO/IEC 17025 principles and scientific best practice, without implying formal accreditation.
Engage with Orion Microbiology
To discuss a contract research project, bespoke study design, or potential academic collaboration, please contact Orion Microbiology to explore how we can support your technical objectives