ARCO recently completed a 67,950 SF laboratory and office facility for repeat client KCAS Bioanalytical & Biomarker Services! The project is located in the Kansas Bioscience Park in Olathe, Kansas.
The facility features a 20,000 SF biosafety level II laboratory with gas and liquid systems including deionized water, bulk liquid nitrogen, bulk nitrogen gas, and compressed air, as well as an HVAC system designed for strict temperature, humidity, and ventilation requirements. Additional features include 39,000 SF of office space and 9,000 SF of freezer and refrigerator storage rooms.
KCAS is a progressive contract research organization that provides bioanalytical services to the pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, animal health, and medical devices industries. The project comes in response to a need for increased capacity as the company has experienced rapid growth and continues to hire the industry’s top scientific talent.
The new bioanalytical facility is one of the largest in the United States and will provide advanced technology and expertise across the complete R&D range of discovery, preclinical, and clinical studies. The state-of-the-art space is also expected to bring approximately 175 jobs to the local market.
ABOUT KCAS BIOANALYTICAL SERVICES
KCAS Bioanalytical Services is a contract research organization (CRO) specializing in bioanalytical and biomarker services to support drug development for the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. With over 40 years of experience, KCAS provides comprehensive laboratory testing services, including method development, validation, and sample analysis, across various therapeutic areas. The company’s state-of-the-art facilities and skilled scientists use advanced techniques in LC-MS/MS, immunoassays, and cell-based assays to deliver precise, reliable data critical to advancing clinical research. Known for its quality, scientific expertise, and commitment to client success, KCAS Bioanalytical Services is a trusted partner in accelerating the development of life-saving therapies.
