Scientific services
Research & Laboratory Services
A clear starting point for research teams seeking coordinated scientific support across molecular, cellular, protein, microbiology and analytical workflows.
Discuss Your Project
Project-led scientific support
Choose the right route for your research question
Aurum supports research projects using established scientific methods, appropriate controls and project-specific workflows, with emphasis on data quality, reproducibility and scientific integrity.
Researchers, universities, biotechnology and pharmaceutical organisations, sponsors and research groups can use this page to identify the most relevant capability area before discussing scope, sample requirements and delivery arrangements.
The final workflow and delivery route are defined around the scientific objective, sample type and project requirements.
Capability families
Scientific support across connected disciplines
Explore the capability family closest to your project. Aurum can help coordinate multidisciplinary requirements where more than one route is involved.
Molecular & Laboratory Services
Support for nucleic-acid workflows and molecular research applications.
- DNA and RNA preparation
- PCR, qPCR and RT-qPCR
- Gene-expression and genotyping applications
Cell Culture & In Vitro Research
Project-specific support for experimental cell-based research workflows.
- Basic and advanced cell-culture workflows
- Cytotoxicity and viability evaluation
- Study planning and appropriate controls
Protein & Immunology
Protein and immunology techniques selected around the study objective.
- ELISA and immunoassay-related work
- Protein analysis workflows
- Serological research applications
Microbiology
Microbiology support for research and quality-focused project needs.
- Culture-based investigations
- Method and study support
- Pharmaceutical microbiology routes
Analytical Characterization
Aurum can support analytical characterization through project-appropriate scientific routes.
- Biological sample analysis
- Assay and method coordination
- Results review and reporting
Chromatography & Mass Spectrometry
Projects requiring chromatography or mass-spectrometry capabilities can be coordinated through Aurum’s scientific service network.
- Scope and sample-requirement review
- Connected analytical routes
- Project-level coordination
Advanced analytical delivery arrangements depend on project requirements. Specific methods, facilities and delivery routes are confirmed during technical scoping.
How projects move forward
A practical five-step workflow
Each engagement begins with the scientific question and progresses through a defined, project-specific route.
Initial enquiry
Share the research objective, sample context and intended outcome.
Scientific scoping
Review suitable methods, controls, dependencies and delivery route.
Study definition
Agree the project-specific workflow, inputs and reporting expectations.
Scientific work
Proceed using the agreed methods and quality-focused workflow.
Results & next steps
Review outputs, interpretation needs and any connected work.
Related routes
Continue to a focused service area
Molecular Biology & qPCR
Nucleic-acid preparation, PCR, qPCR, gene-expression and molecular research support.
Explore this service →Bioinformatics & Computational Biology
Computational and data-led support aligned with relevant research questions.
View the service route →Bioanalytical Testing
Project-specific analytical support connected to the wider scientific programme.
View the service route →CRO & Research Support
A multidisciplinary engagement route for sponsors, organisations and research teams.
Explore the route →Start with your research objective
Tell us what you are investigating and where you need scientific support. We will help identify the appropriate route for technical discussion.