What USA Scientific does

USA Scientific, Inc. is a privately held laboratory supplies distributor and manufacturer founded in 1982 and headquartered in Ocala, Florida. The company sells proprietary branded consumables (TipOne pipette tips including the RPT ultra-low-retention line, Seal-Rite microcentrifuge tubes, TempAssure PCR tubes, ArcticIce cryogenic tubes, CytoOne cell culture products) and its own ErgoOne manual pipettes, alongside authorized resale of Eppendorf, Greiner Bio-One, Micronic, Rainin, Tecan, and Drummond products. Supporting services include the CalibrationOne pipette calibration program (three tiered service levels) and custom/OEM manufacturing of freezer racks, barcoded well plates, and diagnostic-kit packaging.

The company primarily serves research laboratories in academic, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and healthcare settings through a multi-channel GTM motion: a direct e-commerce storefront, toll-free phone sales (8 AM-8 PM ET), fax and mail ordering, regional sales representatives, and electronic catalogs integrated with Jaggaer (Sciquest), SAP Ariba, and GHX spend-management platforms. Pricing is unit-based across the catalog (TipOne tips $19-$80; ErgoOne pipettes $288-$2,560; Eppendorf Research 3 neo ~$538), with Net 30 credit terms for institutional accounts and annual subscription tiers for calibration services.

Revenue mechanics are predominantly transactional consumables and equipment sales, with the CalibrationOne program adding a recurring component. Operations are US-centric, with a 51-100 employee headcount, fulfillment referenced from Ocala FL, Enfield CT, and Fresno CA, and international orders routed through local distributors. No funding rounds, parent/subsidiary relationships, M&A, or executive bios are publicly disclosed; ownership appears founder/independently held and the company has operated continuously for more than four decades.

Name

USA Scientific

Legal name

USA Scientific, Inc.

Website

https://usascientific.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

USA Scientific is a privately held, Ocala, Florida-based laboratory supplies distributor and manufacturer founded in 1982, serving research labs with proprietary branded consumables (TipOne, ErgoOne, CytoOne, Seal-Rite) and authorized brands (Eppendorf, Greiner Bio-One, Micronic) via e-commerce, phone, and institutional procurement channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Ocala

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Laboratory Consumables Sales: Sale of proprietary branded laboratory consumables including pipette tips (TipOne, TipOne RPT), tubes (Seal-Rite, TempAssure, ArcticIce), cell culture products (CytoOne), and PCR supplies. Products sold in various formats: racks, refills, bags, stacks, and bulk. Revenue is one-time transaction-based with repeat purchase patterns from laboratory customers.
2. Branded Pipette Equipment: Sale of ErgoOne pipettes (manual, multichannel) and Eppendorf pipettes through distribution agreement. Includes single channel, multichannel, electronic pipettes, and pipette controllers. Equipment sales generate one-time revenue with potential for calibration services and replacement parts.
3. Third-Party Brand Distribution: Resale of laboratory equipment and supplies from partner brands including Eppendorf, Greiner Bio-One, Micronic, and others. Products include centrifuges, thermal cyclers, freezers, incubators, storage tubes, and specialized equipment.
4. Calibration and Service: CalibrationOne pipette calibration services at three levels (1.0, 2.0, 3.0) with varying inspection, testing, and certification depth. Includes preventative maintenance, repair services, and certification for ErgoOne pipettes.
5. Custom and OEM Products: Custom product manufacturing including freezer racks, acrylic products, barcoded well plates, racked tubes, and special packaging formats for diagnostic kits. Made-to-measure racks, custom packaging or colors available.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

USA Scientific manufactures and distributes laboratory consumables and equipment, with proprietary branded product lines including TipOne pipette tips (refillable system with RPT low-retention technology), ErgoOne manual pipettes, CytoOne cell culture products, Seal-Rite microcentrifuge tubes, TempAssure PCR tubes, and ArcticIce cryogenic storage tubes. The company also resells partner brands such as Eppendorf, Greiner Bio-One, and Micronic, and offers CalibrationOne pipette calibration services and custom/OEM product manufacturing.

Product overview

USA Scientific is a laboratory supplies distributor and manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of consumable products for research and clinical laboratories. The core product lines include the TipOne pipette tip system (with eco-friendly refillable racks), ErgoOne manual pipettes, and CytoOne cell culture products. The company also distributes products from Eppendorf, Micronic, and Greiner Bio-One brands. Key consumable categories span pipette tips, tubes (microcentrifuge, PCR, cryogenic, culture), cell culture supplies, well plates, PCR products, and laboratory storage supplies. Supporting services include CalibrationOne pipette calibration (three service levels) and custom/OEM product manufacturing. The company has been a trusted laboratory partner since 1982, headquartered in Ocala, Florida.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TipOne: Eco-designed pipette tip system featuring refillable, reusable, and recyclable tips. Known for ergonomic design and space-saving refill system.
• ErgoOne
• CytoOne
• Seal-Rite
• TempAssure
• ArcticIce

Products and services

• TipOne Pipette Tips Refillable pipette tip system featuring eco-design with refill, reuse, and recycle capability, long-life ergonomic racks, laser-marked tip wafers for identification, and pure polypropylene construction with no clarifiers or processing additives. Sold in racks, refills, stacks, and bag formats for research laboratories.
• TipOne RPT Pipette Tips Ultra low retention pipette tips using Repel-Polymer Technology (RPT) that refines polypropylene surfaces to improve flow dynamics of viscous liquids without siliconized or fluoro-coated surfaces, suitable for nucleic acids, proteins, antibodies, and solutions with Triton-X or glycerin.
• ErgoOne Pipettes Manual pipettes combining precision engineering and ergonomic design with light balanced weight, curved support hook, color-coded plunger, and stainless steel tipcones on ultra-micro single channel models. Available in single channel and 8/12-channel multichannel configurations and as bundled sets.
• Eppendorf Research 3 neo Single Channel Pipette Single-channel variable volume pipette with 2-button operation, customizable settings, shorter control button with integrated volume adjustment, and unique volume gear shift, compatible with epT.I.P.S. and ep Dualfilter T.I.P.S. samples.
• CytoOne Cell Culture Products Cell culture products designed for easier handling, more cell protection, and reduced cross-contamination risk. Includes flasks, dishes, plates, inserts, and specialty cell culture items.
• Seal-Rite Microcentrifuge Tubes Microcentrifuge tubes made from 100% pure virgin polypropylene with no processing additives, featuring a precision sealing system that prevents evaporation, leakage, and accidental opening, broad beveled cap rims, and long cap plugs. Rated for centrifugation up to 25,000 x g.
• Conical Centrifuge Tubes (Greiner Bio-One) 15 mL and 50 mL conical centrifuge tubes from Greiner Bio-One with screw cap designs for secure sample containment.
• Micronic Storage Tubes Sample preservation and storage tubes in volumes from 0.5 mL to 6.0 mL with options for alphanumeric and 2D Data-Matrix coding, plus compatible caps and automation equipment.
• ArcticIce Cryogenic Storage Tubes Cryogenic storage tubes with high contrast black 100 µL graduations, large white labeling surfaces, and internal or external thread caps with silicon-rubber O-rings for vapor phase liquid nitrogen use. Made in the USA from medical grade polypropylene.
• TempAssure PCR Tubes PCR tubes with conical walls up to 20% thinner than competing brands for faster equilibration and rapid, even heat transfer. Flex-free strips resist bending, and pull-apart design allows easy separation. Made in the USA from non-autofluorescent virgin polypropylene.
• Eppendorf Microcentrifuge Tubes Eppendorf tubes including BioBased Tubes, Flex-Tubes, Safe-Lock Tubes, Protein LoBind, DNA LoBind, Conical Tubes, and 5.0 mL tubes in various configurations.
• 96-Well PCR Plates (TempPlate Rigid) Rigid 96-well PCR plates for PCR applications, part of the well plates and film product category.
• CalibrationOne Pipette Calibration Service Pipette calibration service for ErgoOne manual pipettes offered at three levels: Level 1.0 (cleaning, inspection, calibration), Level 2.0 (adds preventative maintenance and Calibration Measurement Report), and Level 3.0 (adds 'As Found' readings, 20 total readings, and comprehensive certification). Includes free return shipping in the continental US.
• Custom and OEM Products Custom product manufacturing services including made-to-measure racks, custom packaging or colors, barcoded multiple well plates, racked tubes, and special packaging formats for diagnostic kits.

Quantifiable outcome

• TipOne system reduces waste through refillable design
• +1 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• EppendorfcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUSA Scientific is an authorized distributor of Eppendorf products including pipettes (Research 3 neo, Research plus, Reference 2, Xplorer), pipette tips (epT.I.P.S., Dualfilter T.I.P.S.), tubes, Combitips, and related equipment. Eppendorf Advantage promotions available through USA Scientific.
• Greiner Bio-OnecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUSA Scientific distributes Greiner Bio-One products including serological pipets, conical tubes, cryogenic tubes, culture tubes, and automation tips.
• MicroniccoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUSA Scientific distributes Micronic storage tubes (0.5mL to 6.0mL), tube caps, racks, and automation equipment including barcode readers, tube handlers, and capper/decapper systems.
• RaininminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUSA Scientific offers LTS-compatible tips for Rainin pipettes including filter tips in racks and refill options.
• TecanminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUSA Scientific provides automation tips compatible with Tecan systems including natural and conductive filter tips for Biomek FX and 3000.
• DrummondminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUSA Scientific distributes Drummond Pipet-Aid products including Portable Pipet-Aid XP, XP2, XL, replacement filters, and Hood Mate accessories.
• Jaggaer (Sciquest)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUSA Scientific maintains electronic catalogs for customers who prefer to purchase through spend management programs via Jaggaer platform.
• AribaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUSA Scientific maintains electronic catalogs for customers who prefer to purchase through spend management programs via SAP Ariba platform.
• GHXminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUSA Scientific maintains electronic catalogs for customers who prefer to purchase through healthcare supply chain management via GHX platform.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Rainin (Mettler-Toledo): Pipette and LTS-tip specialist sold through lab distributors. Directly competes with USA Scientific's ErgoOne and LTS-compatible tip offering, and is also a partner-brand mentioned in USA Scientific's catalog.
• Greiner Bio-One: Manufacturer of cell culture, tubes, microplates, and serological pipets. Competes with USA Scientific's CytoOne cell culture line while also being a distributed partner brand.
• Sarstedt: Direct competitor in microcentrifuge tubes, conical tubes, and PCR/cryogenic consumables with overlapping catalog categories to Seal-Rite, TempAssure, and ArcticIce.
• Bio-Rad Laboratories: Life science research manufacturer offering PCR plates, tubes, and consumables that overlap USA Scientific's PCR and tube categories, especially in molecular biology labs.
• Corning Life Sciences: Major manufacturer of cell culture plastics (flasks, plates, dishes) that directly competes with USA Scientific's CytoOne line and is also represented through USA Scientific's catalog.
• Starlab International: Specialist in pipette tips and liquid-handling consumables with a refillable, sustainable rack system (TipOne-style). Competes head-to-head with USA Scientific's TipOne line in academic and biotech lab channels.
• Eppendorf: Premium manufacturer of pipettes, tubes, and liquid-handling consumables. Overlaps directly with USA Scientific's branded pipette/tube portfolio and is simultaneously both a competitor and a key distribution partner.

Broad incumbents

• Avantor (VWR): Large-scale lab supplies distributor serving the same US research-lab customer base with a much broader catalog, e-procurement integration, and global footprint — the dominant competitive benchmark for USA Scientific's distribution business.
• Thermo Fisher Scientific: Largest lab products incumbent offering pipettes, tips, tubes, and cell culture consumables under Nunc, Nalgene, and Fisherbrand. Competes across nearly every category USA Scientific serves.

Regional players

• LabSource: Independent US lab supplies distributor focused on the academic and biotech segment with a comparable proprietary-brand and third-party-brand distribution model — closest like-for-like scale competitor to USA Scientific.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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