What LC Sciences does

LC Sciences, LLC is a Houston, Texas-based biotechnology laboratory services provider founded in 2004, specializing in multi-omics sequencing and analysis for genomics and proteomics researchers. The company operates a single headquarters at 2575 West Bellfort Street, Houston, TX, with a workforce of 11-50 employees. Its service portfolio spans DNA sequencing (whole genome, exome, microbial/amplicon), RNA sequencing (mRNA-seq, miRNA-seq, circRNA-seq, m6A-seq, whole transcriptome, low-input), epigenomics (whole-genome and reduced-representation bisulfite sequencing, ATAC-seq, CUT&Tag), single-cell sequencing (scRNA-seq, scVDJ-seq, scATAC-seq), and proteomics/metabolomics (Olink, Astral DIA), supplemented by microarray, epitope mapping, kinase profiling, and bioinformatics services under the OligoMix® sub-brand.

Name

LC Sciences

Legal name

LC Sciences, LLC

Website

https://lcsciences.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Genomics & Proteomics Sequencing Services

NAICS

Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology) (541714)

SIC

Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

Bioinformatics, Multi-Omics Data Analysis & Interpretation Services (HLAGANAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Transcriptomics & Gene Expression Profiling Services (HLAGANAE), Epigenomics & Chromatin Profiling Services (HLAGANAF), Microbiome & Metagenomics Services (HLAGANAH)

Keywords

• Genomics sequencing services
• Multi-omics analysis
• Single-cell sequencing
• Proteomics biomarker discovery
• Epigenomics methylation analysis

Headquarters

HQ city

Houston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Sequencing Services: Laboratory services revenue generated from providing DNA sequencing, RNA sequencing, microbial sequencing, epigenomics, single-cell sequencing, and proteomics services on a project-by-project basis. Customers submit samples and receive sequencing data and analysis as deliverables.
2. Additional Research Services: Revenue from supplementary services including MicroRNA microarray, DNA/RNA aptamer microarray, epitope mapping, kinase profiling, and bioinformatics analysis services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

LC Sciences provides multi-omics sequencing and analysis services for genomics and proteomics researchers, accepting customer samples and returning sequencing data and bioinformatics interpretation. Core offerings span DNA sequencing (whole genome, exome, microbial), RNA sequencing (mRNA-seq, miRNA-seq, circRNA, m6A, total RNA, low-input), epigenomics (bisulfite sequencing, ATAC-seq, CUT&Tag), single-cell sequencing (scRNA-seq, immune profiling, scATAC-seq), proteomics and metabolomics (Olink, Astral DIA), and supporting microarray, aptamer, epitope mapping, kinase profiling, bioinformatics, and custom oligo synthesis (OligoMix®) services.

Product overview

LC Sciences is a biotechnology company offering a comprehensive suite of genomics and proteomics services as a laboratory service provider. The portfolio includes DNA Sequencing services (Human Whole Genome, Animal/Plant Whole Genome, Human Whole Exome), Microbial Sequencing (16S/18S/ITS, Metagenomic), RNA Sequencing (mRNA-seq, miRNA-seq, Total RNA, circRNA, m6A, Whole Transcriptome, Low-Input), Epigenomics (Bisulfite Sequencing, ATAC-seq, CUT&Tag), Single Cell Sequencing (scRNA-seq, Immune Profiling, scATAC-seq), Proteomics & Metabolomics (Olink, Astral DIA), Pre-made Library Sequencing, and Additional Services including Microarray, Epitope Mapping, Kinase Profiling, Bioinformatics, and OligoMix synthesis. Services are delivered through advanced platforms including Illumina NovaSeq X Plus sequencers, 10x Genomics single-cell analyzers, BD flow cytometers, and Olink proteomics instruments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• OligoMix®: Custom oligo synthesis service offering rapid, high-quality oligos for research applications.

Products and services

• DNA Sequencing Services Project-based DNA sequencing services for genomics researchers, including Human Whole Genome Sequencing, Animal and Plant Whole Genome Sequencing, and Human Whole Exome Sequencing, returning high-quality sequencing data from customer-submitted samples.
• Microbial Sequencing Services Microbial sequencing solutions including 16S/18S/ITS Amplicon Sequencing, 5R 16S Amplicon Metagenomic Sequencing, and Shotgun Metagenomic Sequencing for microbiome and microbial community analysis.
• RNA Sequencing Services Project-based RNA sequencing services including Poly(A) mRNA-seq, MicroRNA Sequencing (miRNA-seq), Total RNA Sequencing, Circular RNA Sequencing (circRNA-seq), m6A RNA Sequencing (m6A-seq), Whole Transcriptome Sequencing (WTS), and Low-Input RNA Sequencing for complete transcriptomic analysis.
• Epigenomics Services Specialized epigenomics services including Whole Genome Bisulfite Sequencing for single-base resolution DNA methylation analysis, Reduced Representation Bisulfite Sequencing for targeted CpG-rich region study, ATAC-seq for chromatin accessibility, and CUT&Tag for high-resolution chromatin profiling on small or single-cell samples.
• Single Cell Sequencing Services Advanced single-cell sequencing services including Single Cell RNA Sequencing (scRNA-seq), Single Cell Immune Profiling (scVDJ-seq), and Single Cell ATAC Sequencing (scATAC-seq) to reveal cellular heterogeneity, supporting research in cellular biology and precision medicine.
• Proteomics & Metabolomics Services Protein expression and metabolomics services including Olink Proteomics (1μL) using proximity extension assays and Astral DIA Proteomics for precise protein biomarker discovery and comprehensive proteome analysis.
• Pre-made Library Sequencing Sequencing service for pre-made libraries, enabling researchers to submit their prepared DNA/RNA libraries and receive efficient sequencing data without in-house sequencing capacity.
• Bioinformatics Services Comprehensive bioinformatics data analysis services supporting various sequencing workflows, from raw data processing to downstream biological interpretation, with free bioinformatics support included on some service packages.
• MicroRNA Microarray Service Microarray-based profiling service for microRNA expression analysis, supporting transcriptomics research and biomarker discovery.
• DNA/RNA Aptamer Microarray Service Custom microarray service for DNA and RNA aptamer-based binding and interaction studies, supporting molecular recognition research.
• Epitope Mapping Service Service for identifying and characterizing epitopes for antibody-antigen interactions and vaccine development research.
• Kinase Profiling Service Service for analyzing kinase activity and profiling, supporting drug discovery and signaling pathway research.
• OligoMix® Custom oligo synthesis service under the OligoMix® brand for producing synthetic oligonucleotides for various research applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Comprehensive transcriptome coverage capturing both coding and non-coding RNAs for complete gene expression analysis

Named customers4 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• IlluminacoreTechnology or IntegrationLC Sciences operates Illumina NovaSeq 6000 and NovaSeq X Plus sequencing platforms as part of its service infrastructure. NovaSeq X Plus is described as one of the latest Illumina sequencing systems offering maximum throughput and accuracy with exceptional capabilities for data-intensive applications.
• 10x GenomicscoreTechnology or IntegrationLC Sciences utilizes 10x Genomics single-cell analyzers as part of its single-cell sequencing platform for services including scRNA-seq, immune profiling (scVDJ-seq), and single-cell ATAC-seq. The company is positioned as one of the trusted single-cell sequencing companies.
• OlinkcoreTechnology or IntegrationLC Sciences provides Olink Proteomics services (1μL) as part of its proteomics offerings, utilizing Olink's proximity extension assay platform for protein biomarker discovery and analysis. The company positions itself as a reliable proteomics company dedicated to advancing high-quality proteomic research.
• BD BiosciencessupportingTechnology or IntegrationLC Sciences has BD flow cytometers as part of its experimental instrument portfolio supporting single-cell analysis workflows.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Azenta Life Sciences (formerly GENEWIZ): Azenta is a major contract genomics services provider offering Sanger sequencing, next-generation sequencing, gene synthesis, and bioinformatics to academic and biotech customers globally. It is the most directly comparable multi-omics service competitor to LC Sciences, particularly for academic and translational research customers.
• Psomagen: Psomagen (formerly Macrogen) is a US-based genomics services company offering multi-omics sequencing including whole genome, exome, RNA-seq, epigenomics, and microbiome analysis. Its service menu and academic/biotech customer base overlap almost completely with LC Sciences.
• Novogene: Novogene is a global multi-omics sequencing services provider offering Illumina-based whole genome, exome, RNA-seq, single-cell, and epigenomics services to academic and pharmaceutical customers. Its service portfolio and customer segments closely match LC Sciences' positioning.
• CD Genomics (Creative Diagnostics): CD Genomics offers next-generation sequencing services spanning whole genome, exome, RNA-seq, single-cell, ChIP-seq, and metagenomics for academic and biotech clients. It is a direct mid-sized competitor to LC Sciences in the multi-omics contract services market.

Broad incumbents

• Eurofins Genomics: Eurofins Genomics is a large international genomics services provider with extensive sequencing, genotyping, and oligo synthesis offerings across DNA, RNA, and microbiome applications. It competes with LC Sciences globally for research customers and represents a broader incumbent with significantly greater scale.
• BGI Genomics: BGI operates one of the world's largest sequencing service operations, including whole genome, RNA-seq, single-cell, and proteomics services, plus DNBSEQ platforms. It is a broad incumbent competitor, particularly for cost-sensitive large-scale projects.

Emerging players

• Zymo Research: Zymo Research provides genomics services and reagents including microbiome sequencing (16S/18S/ITS, shotgun metagenomics), epigenomics, and nucleic acid purification. It competes with LC Sciences in microbiome and epigenomics services with an emphasis on integrated reagent-service workflows.
• Active Motif: Active Motif provides epigenomics services and reagents including ChIP-seq, ATAC-seq, and CUT&Tag offerings. It is a partial competitor to LC Sciences' epigenomics service line, with overlapping customer base in academic chromatin and gene regulation research.

Others

• Illumina: Illumina is the dominant sequencing platform manufacturer and also operates CLIA-certified sequencing services and is pursuing IVD-grade clinical sequencing. As the supplier of LC Sciences' core NovaSeq platforms and an emerging direct service competitor, Illumina is both a critical partner and a strategic threat.
• Olink (part of Thermo Fisher Scientific): Olink provides proteomics platforms and services using proximity extension assay technology — the same platform LC Sciences operates as a service. Olink is both a technology partner and adjacent service provider, particularly as it has been acquired by Thermo Fisher Scientific and is expanding direct service offerings.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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