Analytical-Laboratory-Services-Capability-Statement

                Enterprises University of Pretoria deploys multi-disciplinary teams of experts that provide innovative research and advisory services. Most of our solutions are customised and draws on the latest best practice as informed by science and evidence.

                Our ability to engage with and solve current real-world challenges on a day-to-day basis makes us a business partner of choice - both locally and internationally.

                Core Competencies

                • Geotechnical Centrifuge Laboratory (4th Generation)
                • Compound, efficacy and safety studies
                • DNA sequencing
                • Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GCMS)
                • High-performance liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (HPLC)
                • Inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS)
                • Microbial ecology and genomics
                • Microbiological assessments
                • Microscopy and micro-analysis
                • Microscopy, X-ray fluorescence (XRF), X-ray powder diffraction (XRD) and electron microprobe analysis
                • Next generation gene sequencing services (next gen) and germination studies
                • Nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy (NMR)
                • Polymer design and testing
                • Pre-feasibility studies
                • SANAS-accredited forensic toxicology services
                • Isolation of natural chemical compounds
                • Science and technology policy review and formulation
                • Soil analysis
                • Stress testing
                • Structural and mineralogical establishment research
                • Ultra-performance liquid chromatography (UPLC)
                • Vibration testing for heavy equipment, physical assets and moving objects, including acoustic cameras and lasers

                Value Proposition

                Research and advisory services

                The ability to provide business-to-business solutions across the full life cycle of services from project conceptualisation to delivery and capacity building using scientific evidence as basis

                Specialised services

                We draw on the expertise of over 140 disciplines from nine faculties of the University of Pretoria. This enables us to deploy multi-faceted teams that provide customised and innovative solutions.

                Professional Memberships

                Samra Sanec Sarima