Missouri Analytical Laboratories

Highly Engaged Employees

Missouri Analytical was founded by Jack Marcus in 1965. At the time, Jack " a chemical engineer " was 55 years of age and had been working for many years as a consultant to pharmaceutical companies, specializing in how to remain compliant with the regulatory requirements of the day. With his experience and professional network, Jack felt the time w... as right to open his own lab. He was motivated to do better for the industry by independently performing the tests they needed to remain in compliance with federal and state regulations. Along with his wife Gertrude, a few dedicated employees " namely Palmer Goins & George Ashworth " and the assistance of suppliers who told Jack to buy what you need; pay us when you can! Jack started the lab in a small space just up the street from our current location. His idea caught on, and before long a steady stream of customers was sending samples. It wasnt long before the fledgling company outgrew the original space. As luck would have it, a larger space nearby became available nearby, and in 1967 the move to 1820 Delmar was made. Weve been there ever since. As the number of samples grew, so did the number of employees. Were proud to say that weve been employing local chemists for 50 years; and, with our conservative management style, weve never had a lay off. Some of our employees have been with us almost since the beginning; many others have spent the majority of their careers here. The value our scientists provide is highly appreciated, and is reciprocated by the company, providing a collegial working environment and stability for both our employees and our customers. Now in its 50th year, Missouri Analytical remains a family-run business, currently managed by the second & third generations. We continue to progress and grow: in recent years weve invested heavily in making the lab a modern, efficient operation to manage our ever-increasing sample stream. Weve purchased state-of-the-art HPLC & UPLC equipment, allowing us to offer our customers the latest in separation ...Read More