Flexible lab and office solutions
at CIC St. Louis
offices & labs
CIC St. Louis spans three buildings in Cortex. No matter how your team likes to work, we are here for you.
Private Lab
Make sure your team has a dedicated lab space and benches to call their own.
For teams of 1 to 40
Starting at
$1,500/bench/month
Shared Lab
Only get the benches you need—equipped with all the cutting-edge lab equipment you’d expect.
For teams of 1 to 4
Starting at
$1,000/bench/month
Coworking
Find a seat in a comfortable, open work environment surrounded by self-starters like yourself.
Starting at
$300/person/month
Private Offices & Suites
A move-in-ready, fully-furnished, customizable space that you and your team can call your own.
For teams of 1 to 79+
Starting at
$550/month
amenities
Labs and offices outfitted so
you can get to work
Lab Amenities
Move-In Ready
Get right to work.
Benches and Stools
As many or few as you need.
Lab Equipment and Tech
Beyond the basics.
Eyewash Stations & Emergency Showers
Lab safety essentials.
Chemical Fume Hoods & Biosafety Cabinets
Trap and exhaust vapors and gas.
Office Amenities
Dedicated Onsite Staff
Our concierge and Community Team supports you and your guests
Meet With Ease
Unmetered use of bookable, tech-enabled conference rooms and phone booths
Fully-Stocked Kitchens
Coffee, tea, and snacks for when the cravings hit
Building Access 24/7
Because not all schedules are 9-to-5
Secure, High-Speed Internet
Instantly connect in all CIC locations
Mailing Address
Business mailing address, with mail and package delivery
Commuter’s paradise
Easy access to public transportation
Print, Copy, and Fax
Unlimited access; no restrictions
Wellness Area
Dedicated space to relax and rejuvenate
Podcast Studio
Record your next episode like a pro
Game Room
Take a break and decompress
Global Passport
Access to any CIC innovation campus
Parking
Convenient options for your vehicle
Labs designed for your business
Newly renovated labs coming Summer 2024
To do great things you need the best tools. That is why our turnkey, wet lab spaces include access to state-of-the-art core lab equipment and services.
Below is a list of the equipment and services that come with your membership to CIC. In addition to this, each bench is outfitted with personal protective equipment and access to small benchtop instruments such as pipettors, pipette aids, and vortexes. We also provide training on all provided instruments.
Available Lab Equipment
Basic Laboratory Amenities
- Autoclaves
- Ultrapure Water Dispensers
- Ice Machine and Dry Ice
- Chemical Fume Hoods in Certain Labs
- Acid/Base and Flammable Material Storage
- Chemical and Biohazardous Waste Removal
- Eyewash Stations & Access to Emergency Showers
Shared Laboratory Equipment
- Balances
- Biosafety Cabinet (BSL-2)
- CO₂ Incubators
ThermoFisher, Coming Soon!
- Automated Cell Counter
- Spectrophotometer
- Electrophoresis Systems
- Gel Imaging & Transfer Systems
- Fluorescence and Brightfield Microscopes
- Real-time PCR System
Additional Services Provided
Our Lab Operations Team is staffed 9am-5pm Monday through Friday, with staff onsite for holiday monitoring. The team provides:
- Cold Package Storage
- Equipment Maintenance
- Monthly Safety Checks
- Access to Vendors and Sponsors for Equipment Training
- Community “Cup of Sugar” Program
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webinar
Fueling Innovation: Transforming the St. Louis life sciences landscape
Learn about the growing and innovative life sciences community in St. Louis, featuring a conversation with expert panelists:
- Sam Fiorello of Cortex Innovation Community
- Elliott Kellner of Danforth Plant Science Center
- Mark Lewis of WUGEN
I’m continually amazed and impressed by the personal attention the CIC team is able to deliver to all tenants. It really makes the place feel welcoming and warm.
Kelly Annis | Wexford
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EVENTS & PROGRAMS
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Host an Event
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