SciSafe Announces New Facility, Expansion of Cold Chain Capabilities in New Jersey

 Delivering faster, smarter biostorage solutions

CRANBURY, N.J., Sept. 30, 2025 — SciSafe, an international provider of biological and pharmaceutical storage services, held a ribbon-cutting Monday to announce the opening of a premier biorepository facility in East Brunswick, N.J. Rooted in 15 years of customer feedback, the new facility has storage capacity of over 5 million cubic feet, enabling the company to deliver fast and accessible sample management solutions.

Conveniently located next to the I-95 corridor, the facility offers easy access to major highways and international airports. This not only allows SciSafe to deliver same-day cold chain fulfillment but continue its work of anticipating the next phase of customer needs: supporting oncology, cell and gene therapy, and patient sample storage with the infrastructure, scale and reliability today’s leading research demands.

“This facility marks a major milestone for the incredible team that’s been with us through the years,” said Garrie Richardson, founder and CEO of SciSafe. “We started with two freezers and a dream, and today we’re supporting cutting-edge oncology research and much more, with a level of care and service that sets us apart. Our people made this possible.” 

The facility has the capacity for:

• Over 500 cryogenic freezers (-196 to -150 degrees C).
• More than 1,500 ultra-low (-80 degrees C) temperature freezers.
• Precision cold chain logistics, from transport compliance expertise to real-time monitoring to custom shipping solutions. 
• GMP warehousing capacity with more than 15,000 CRT pallet positions. 
• Ample freezer and refrigeration storage, plus more. 

Additionally, a new warehouse management system and client portal allow for real-time visibility into a customer’s inventory and ensure accurate retrieval whenever customers need their materials.

 New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy celebrated the facility’s opening. 

“New Jersey is proud to be the home of SciSafe’s latest expansion,” he said. “This new facility is a testament to our state’s role as a global leader in life sciences and innovation. By investing in cutting-edge infrastructure and creating high-quality jobs, SciSafe is helping to strengthen our economy while supporting groundbreaking research that will improve lives here in New Jersey and around the world.” 

The ribbon-cutting was attended by Brad Cohen, East Brunswick mayor, alongside Robert Zuckerman, the economic development officer with East Brunswick. New Jersey Assemblyman Sterley Stanley (D-18) was also in attendance. Various members of the East Brunswick Chamber of Commerce celebrated the new facility. Additionally, Debbie Hart of BioNJ, John Coelho of the New Jersey Economic Development Authority, Rachel Cohen of Choose New Jersey, and Kalindi Bakshi of Middlesex County also attended.

“We’re thrilled to see SciSafe expand in East Brunswick,” said Mayor Cohen. “This new facility is a tremendous investment in our community, bringing quality jobs and reinforcing our township as a destination for growth in the biotech and health care industries. We look forward to a strong partnership that benefits both residents and the broader region.”
 
Wes Mathews, president and CEO of Choose New Jersey, emphasized the state’s role in fostering innovation and business growth, noting: “SciSafe’s continued growth in New Jersey underscores the confidence that leading companies have in our state as a place to scale and succeed. This new facility will support critical advances in life sciences research while creating opportunities and impact far beyond East Brunswick.”

For more information on SciSafe, go to SciSafe.com.