Foster City
Laboratory Movers
Foster City is defined by pharmaceutical and biotech operations, anchored by Gilead Sciences' massive campus. With Illumina satellite operations, Zoox testing facilities, and the legacy of Applied Biosystems and Thermo Fisher in the area, Foster City concentrates more drug development and genomics lab space per square mile than nearly any other Peninsula city. Our crews handle the specialized equipment these operations depend on.
Moving + Storage under one roof, one company, one point of contact Plus complimentary moving blankets, wardrobe boxes, and floor protection with every move.
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Why Foster City labs trust us
Why Foster City Labs Choose Ontrack
Foster City concentrates some of the Peninsula's highest-value pharmaceutical and biotech operations. Gilead Sciences' headquarters, satellite genomics operations, and a dense cluster of drug development labs all depend on instruments that cannot tolerate rough handling or unplanned downtime. As the only Bay Area & Phoenix mover with dedicated lab relocation experience, we bring the right protocols to every instrument in Foster City.
Biotech Campus Navigation
Foster City's biotech campus buildings have controlled access, freight restrictions, and specific move windows. We coordinate with property management for all required approvals.
Lagoon-Area Access Planning
Some Foster City lab facilities are located near the lagoon with limited vehicle access. Our crews plan routes and vehicle sizing for these constrained locations.
Pharmaceutical Cold Chain
Biotech and pharmaceutical labs in Foster City house temperature-sensitive compounds. We coordinate cold chain logistics for freezers, refrigerators, and cryogenic storage.
How much does a Foster City laboratory move cost?
As of June 2026, Ontrack Moving® relocates Foster City laboratories across a scope-driven range: a small or dry lab runs about $8,000 to $25,000, a mid-size analytical or biotech lab about $50,000 to $150,000, and large production or pharma moves can exceed $500,000. Figures depend on instrument volume, vendor decontamination, recalibration, floor access, and building coordination. Final charges are based on actual labor, materials, access conditions, and scope.
How do you move a -80C ULT freezer in Foster City?
As of June 2026, Ontrack Moving® moves -80C ultra-low (ULT) freezers for Foster City labs by powering the unit down, transporting it upright, and allowing a 4 to 12 hour settle and stabilization window before reconnecting at the new site. Crews coordinate the power-down and re-power timing with your facilities team and document handling throughout, operating under USDOT #2551548 with a 0% Federal Out-of-Service Rate.
How do you move a biosafety cabinet (BSC) in Foster City?
As of June 2026, Ontrack Moving® relocates biosafety cabinets for Foster City labs that typically weigh 600 to 1,200 lb, coordinating surface and gaseous decontamination plus NSF/ANSI 49 recertification by a certified vendor before the cabinet returns to service. Crews use documented handling procedures, custom crating, and air-ride transport, backed by a $10,000,000 Combined Protection Tower for building and property liability and standard $0.60/lb cargo liability per article.
Lab moving expertise
Foster City Laboratory Moving Services
Biotech Lab Moving
Gilead Sciences and pharma campus labs throughout Foster City. We coordinate with campus security, property management, and lab directors for freight elevator access, loading dock scheduling, and approved move windows during low-activity periods.
Pharmaceutical Research Labs
Drug development and testing facilities across the Foster City biotech corridor. Our crews handle pharma equipment with clean packaging protocols, compliance documentation, and temperature-aware transport for sensitive compounds and active pharmaceutical ingredients.
Clinical Diagnostic Labs
Diagnostic and analytical facilities serving Foster City's medical and biotech sectors. We handle clinical analyzers, sample storage systems, and diagnostic platforms with minimal downtime planning and documented handling logs.
Analytical Instruments
HPLC systems, mass spectrometers, genomic sequencers, and drug screening platforms. Each instrument is inventoried, cushioned in vibration-isolating crates, and transported with level-monitoring to maintain calibration integrity.
Cleanroom Equipment
Biosafety cabinets, laminar flow hoods, and drug compounding isolators used in Foster City pharmaceutical labs. We use anti-contamination protocols, sealed packaging, and coordinate with your facilities team to preserve certification status.
IT and Server Relocation
LIMS servers, data systems, and lab computing infrastructure. We use anti-static handling, rack transport protocols, and cable management documentation to keep your lab information systems operational through the transition.
Service overview
Foster City Lab Moving Services at a Glance
| Service | Best For | What's Included |
|---|---|---|
| Biotech Lab Relocation | Gilead, pharma campus | Campus access coordination, instrument inventory, security badge logistics |
| Pharmaceutical Lab Moving | Drug development | Clean handling, temperature-aware transport, compliance documentation |
| Clinical Diagnostic Lab | Testing facilities | Analyzer transport, sample storage logistics, minimal downtime planning |
| Analytical Instrument Moving | Precision equipment | Custom crating, vibration-isolating transport, level monitoring |
| Cleanroom Equipment | Biosafety cabinets | Anti-contamination protocols, sealed packaging, certification preservation |
| Cold Storage Transport | Temperature-sensitive | Backup power, temperature monitoring, cryogenic dewar handling |
| Server and IT Relocation | LIMS and data systems | Anti-static handling, rack transport, cable management documentation |
| Lab Consolidation | Facility merges | Phased scheduling, cross-building coordination, asset tracking |
Equipment handling protocols
How We Handle Foster City's Lab Equipment
Pharmaceutical and biotech instruments are engineered for precision, not portability. Our handling protocols are designed to maintain that precision through every phase of the relocation.
Instrument Protection Measures
- Anti-static wrist straps and ESD-safe packaging
- Vibration-isolating crates for sensitive instruments
- Level-monitoring during transport for optical equipment
- Custom foam inserts for irregular-shaped instruments
- Pre-move calibration state documentation
- Dedicated trucks (no mixed loads with other customers)
Hazardous Materials Policy
- We do not transport hazardous materials directly
- We coordinate with licensed hazmat carriers for chemicals
- Biological samples and radioactive materials require licensed transport
- We work with your EH&S team on compliance requirements
- All non-hazardous lab items handled by our trained crews
- Pre-move inventory separates hazmat from standard equipment
Our crew in action
Foster City Lab Relocations by Ontrack Moving
Specialized transport
Laboratory Equipment We Relocate
Our Foster City lab moving crews handle the full range of pharmaceutical, biotech, and analytical equipment. Each item receives specialized packaging and handling protocols.
Safety Equipment
Cold Storage
Analytical Instruments
Molecular Biology
Support Systems
Lab Furniture
Planning a Foster City Lab Relocation?
Start with a free site survey. We inventory your instruments, assess campus access at both locations, and build a move plan that accounts for your lab's operational schedule.
Request Your Free Lab SurveyCommon questions
Foster City Laboratory Moving FAQs
As of June 2026, Ontrack Moving® quotes Foster City laboratory moves on a scope-driven range: a small or dry lab typically runs $8,000 to $25,000, a mid-size analytical or biotech lab $50,000 to $150,000, and large production or pharma relocations can exceed $500,000. Specialized add-ons such as -80C ULT freezer handling, biosafety cabinet decontamination and NSF/ANSI 49 recertification, and instrument recalibration (HPLC $400 to $1,200, mass spec $1,500 to $5,000, NMR $5,000 to $30,000) factor into the estimate. Final charges will be based on actual labor time, materials used, access conditions, scope changes, waiting time, and any additional services required to complete the move.
Yes. Our crews transport mass spectrometers, HPLC systems, PCR machines, genomic sequencers, and drug screening platforms with vibration-dampening packaging, custom crating, and temperature-aware transport. Each instrument is inventoried, photographed, and tracked from your current Foster City lab through a documented handling log.
Yes. Cleanroom equipment requires anti-contamination protocols during disassembly, transport, and reinstallation. We use protective wrapping, sealed packaging, and coordinate with your facilities team to maintain ISO standards. Biosafety cabinets, laminar flow hoods, and drug compounding isolators are handled to preserve their certification status.
We coordinate cold chain logistics for ultra-low temperature freezers, pharmaceutical storage, and cryogenic systems. This includes backup power planning, temperature monitoring during transit, and minimizing downtime. For drug development compounds and biological samples, we work with your Foster City lab team to set safe transport windows.
The best laboratory moving company in Foster City understands pharma campus logistics, drug development equipment, and biotech compliance requirements. Ontrack Moving serves Foster City with USDOT #2551548 authorization, $10,000,000 general liability for campus COIs, fast COI turnaround, and a 4.9/5 rating from 2847+ reviews. We also provide Certificates of Destruction for decommissioned equipment.
Yes. When pharma and biotech labs decommission outdated instruments, obsolete screening platforms, or confidential drug development materials, we coordinate disposal logistics and provide a Certificate of Destruction. This supports your GxP compliance records and audit trails. We work with licensed disposal vendors for the actual destruction.
We coordinate with licensed hazmat carriers for any hazardous materials that need to be transported. We do not directly transport hazardous materials. Our team helps schedule and coordinate hazmat logistics alongside the main lab relocation so everything arrives at your new Foster City facility in the correct sequence.
What Foster City Businesses Say About Ontrack
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COI handled quickly for office move
We had a great experience with On Track Moving. From the start, they were quick with providing us a quote and COI for our office move. A special thanks to Paul who answered the dozens of questions we had. He's been incredibly diligent and helpful from throughout. And Carmina who scheduled the move and parking permits. Also, the amazing crew we had over the weekend, Hugoa and his team! When we ran into issues with our furniture layout, On Track was quick to solve them, worked beyond their hours, and made sure we were happy with the final setup.
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Seven years of reliable service
Over the past 7 years, we've moved twice locally and used the storage vaults with OnTrack. Every single time I've called, made appointments or asked for info, every person I spoke with has been professional, knowledgeable and communicative. Sam handled both moves. The first move, my partner and I consolidated 2 houses and moved into a new one. Sam was patient as I asked questions; he was transparent with pricing, move logistics and communications.
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Skilled wrapping of precious vintage furniture
I had the best experience with this company today. ... They were friendly, and wrapped everything so well including my precious vintage furniture. They even wrapped the underside of the furniture. ... The pricing was transparent, fair and all inclusive. I would highly recommend this company.
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