Harken Research

Name

Harken Research

Legal name

Harken Research

Website

https://harkenresearch.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Contract Research Organization (Analytical Testing Services)

NAICS

Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology) (541714), Scientific Research and Development Services (5417), Testing Laboratories and Services (54138)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

Bioanalytical Testing (PK/ADA/NAb) (HLAGADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Impurity / Reference Standard Synthesis & Characterization (HLAGAHAG), Risk Assessment, Hazard Analysis & Food Defense/Fraud Programs (AFALAAAO)

Keywords

• Analytical testing services
• Contract research organization
• Dietary supplement testing
• Food and beverage testing
• Bioanalytical laboratory services

Headquarters

HQ city

Pasadena

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, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Testing services: Per-test laboratory analysis services for dietary supplements, food and beverages, cosmetics. Testing includes potency, impurities, heavy metals, microbial analysis, shelf-life studies. Rush processing available (1-3 day rush options).
2. Pre-clinical contract research: Contract research services for biopharma including method development, PK/PD studies, ADME analysis, impurity testing for small molecule and ADC drug development.
3. Custom analysis and consulting: Custom method development and analysis services. Troubleshooting for cultivation, extraction, remediation, manufacturing. Consulting on formulation and product stability issues.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Harken Research is an ISO17025 accredited bioanalytical and consumer product testing laboratory that provides analytical testing services for dietary supplements, food and beverages, cosmetics, and shelf-life studies, as well as pre-clinical contract research for biopharma clients. Services include identity, potency, purity, impurity, heavy metal, microbial, and stability testing, plus small molecule and Antibody Drug Conjugate (ADC) development support. Clients submit physical samples to the Pasadena facility for analysis performed by PhD and Masters scientists using HPLC, LC-MS/MS, ICP-MS, and GC-MS instrumentation.

Product overview

Harken Research is an ISO17025 accredited dietary supplement, food, and consumer product testing laboratory offering a comprehensive suite of analytical testing services. The company operates as a unified laboratory platform providing Dietary Supplement Testing, Food and Beverage Testing, Cosmetic Testing, and Shelf-life Testing as core service lines. These are complemented by specialized Pre-Clinical Contract Research services including Antibody Drug Conjugate Services and In vitro Drug-Drug Interaction testing, with Custom Analysis available for bespoke testing needs. All services leverage instrumentation including HPLC, LC-MS/MS, ICP-MS, and GC-MS, supported by PhD and Masters scientists with expertise in analytical chemistry and bioanalytical research.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Dietary Supplement Testing Identity, potency, and purity testing of herbal and dietary supplement ingredients and finished products, including safety testing for heavy metals, impurities, and microbial contamination. Targeted at dietary supplement brands needing retailer compliance and quality verification.
• Food and Beverage Testing Comprehensive testing for food, beverages, and food ingredients covering vitamins, amino acids, sugars, artificial sweeteners, dyes, heavy metals, allergens, and microbiology, with nutrition facts panel support through trusted partners. Targeted at food and beverage manufacturers.
• Cosmetic Testing Safety and bioavailability testing for cosmetics and active ingredients, including chemical testing for pesticides, heavy metals, and residual solvents, plus microbial testing for pathogens and shelf-life studies. Targeted at cosmetic product manufacturers.
• Shelf-life Testing Accelerated and real-time stability studies for dietary supplements, cosmetics, and beverages to support product launches, retailer requirements, and expiration date determination. Targeted at product manufacturers needing expiration and stability data.
• Pre-Clinical Contract Research Early stage preclinical analytical and in vitro studies supporting small molecule, liposomal drug, prodrug, and Antibody Drug Conjugate development, including PK/PD studies, ADME analysis, and analytical method development. Targeted at biopharmaceutical discovery and preclinical development teams.
• Antibody Drug Conjugate Services Small-scale conjugation of linker payloads to antibodies for in vitro and in vivo studies, including heterogeneous or site-specific conjugation and DAR determination methods. Targeted at biopharma developers working on ADC therapeutics.
• In vitro Drug-Drug Interactions (DDI) In vitro testing services for drug-drug interaction assessment to support preclinical drug development and regulatory submissions. Targeted at biopharmaceutical developers.
• Custom Analysis Custom method development and project services tailored to specific client needs, including small molecule analytical development, PCR assays, ion testing, and microbial pathogen screening. Targeted at clients with non-standard or unique testing requirements.

Quantifiable outcome

• Accelerated stability testing at 40°C/75% RH is approximately 4× faster than real-time room-temperature studies
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Charles River Laboratories: Large preclinical CRO providing safety assessment, bioanalytical, and research services to biopharma. Overlaps with Harken's preclinical contract research and ADC/biologics support services, though at much larger scale.
• NSF International: Global testing and certification organization with significant dietary supplement testing, auditing, and standards programs. Competes with Harken on supplement testing and shelf-life certification, plus broader regulatory compliance work.
• Mérieux NutriSciences: Global food testing and sensory evaluation network serving food manufacturers, retailers, and regulators. Overlaps with Harken's food and beverage analytical testing offering.
• Eurofins Scientific: Global testing giant offering food, supplement, cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and environmental analytical services across hundreds of labs. Directly overlaps with Harken's consumer product testing and bioanalytical CRO offerings, but at far greater scale and geographic reach.
• SGS Société Générale de Surveillance: Global testing, inspection, and certification company with extensive life sciences, food, and consumer goods testing operations. Overlaps with Harken across consumer product testing and bioanalytical categories, though at vastly larger scale.

Direct peers

• Absorption Systems: Preclinical CRO specializing in ADME, drug-drug interactions, and transporter studies for small molecules and biologics. Directly comparable to Harken's PK/PD, ADME, and DDI service offerings.
• KCAS Bioanalytical & Biomarker Services: Bioanalytical CRO focused on small and large molecule PK, immunogenicity, and biomarker analysis using LC-MS/MS and immunoassay platforms. Directly comparable to Harken's bioanalytical CRO services.
• Alkemist Labs: Specialty third-party dietary supplement and botanical testing laboratory offering identity, potency, purity, and contaminant testing. Closest head-to-head competitor in Harken's primary supplement testing segment.
• Frontage Laboratories: US-based CRO providing bioanalytical, preclinical, and CMC services including PK/PD, ADME, and ADC support. Closest direct comparable to Harken's preclinical CRO work for small molecules and biologics.
• BioScreen Testing Services: Specialty cosmetic and personal care product testing laboratory offering microbiology, preservative efficacy, stability, and claim-substantiation testing. Directly comparable to Harken's cosmetic testing service line.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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