Modular Myco Lab Cleanroom for Cell Culture Testing

  • ISO 8 – BSL 2
  • 2,900 square feet
  • 8 distinct rooms
  • 4-month construction timeline

The team at Angstrom Technology was selected to design and build a state-of-the-art cleanroom for a client’s Myco Lab, a cell culture testing lab located in the Midwest. The lab consists of three labs, two gowning rooms, an airlock, a lab corridor, and storage areas, all designed to meet the stringent requirements of the life sciences sector. With this being our client’s first modular cleanroom, ensuring that all stakeholders were comfortable with the process and the provided solution was crucial. Angstrom collaborated closely with the end user, the general contractor, and the architecture/engineering firm to deliver a successful project.

Given the limited footprint and the need to accommodate critical casework and equipment, space optimization was a priority. We employed several innovative strategies to ensure the cleanroom met all requirements:

  • Exhaust FFUs Integrated into Ceiling Grid: Exhaust fan filter units (FFUs) were incorporated into the ceiling grid, eliminating the need for double wall return air chases and freeing up valuable space while meeting containment and NPR requirements.
  • Horizontal Raceways for Electrical/Data Needs: Horizontal raceways provided a flexible solution for the lab’s extensive electrical and data needs.
  • Environmental Monitoring Integration: The stand-alone environmental monitoring control console was removed, with monitoring functions integrated directly into the Building Management System (BMS). This consolidation streamlined operations, aligning the Myco Lab with the client’s other labs and facilities.
  • Key Equipment and Features: The lab was outfitted with LN2 and CO2 supply connections, biological safety cabinets (BSCs), fluorescent readers, incubators, water baths, warming cabinets, hot plates, vortexers, thermal cyclers, automated extraction units, centrifuges, microfuges, and PCR readers.

After the project was complete, the lab not only met the client’s needs for a modular and flexible cleanroom but also provided a comfortable and efficient space for cell culture testing. Angstrom’s expertise in modular cleanroom design ensured that all equipment and casework were seamlessly integrated, delivering a high-performance lab that supports the client’s critical life sciences work.

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