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BioFire Defense
BioFire Defense develops and manufactures diagnostic and biothreat solutions, primarily for the U.S. government and its allies. It focuses on biothreat detection, infectious disease diagnostics, and pandemic preparedness.
The company is a subsidiary of bioMérieux, a global leader in in-vitro diagnostics, providing BioFire Defense with the resources of a large global entity, while maintaining the agility to respond quickly to evolving threats.
BioFire Defense is known for its syndromic diagnostics and multiplex PCR biothreat detection, enabling fast and accurate detection of multiple pathogens and biothreats from a single sample.
The company is a subsidiary of bioMérieux, a global leader in in-vitro diagnostics, providing BioFire Defense with the resources of a large global entity, while maintaining the agility to respond quickly to evolving threats.
BioFire Defense is known for its syndromic diagnostics and multiplex PCR biothreat detection, enabling fast and accurate detection of multiple pathogens and biothreats from a single sample.
Purpose
Our mission is to align readiness across defense and government agencies protecting from biothreats and emerging infectious disease. We deliver fast, accurate diagnostic solutions to combat infectious diseases and biological threats, protecting communities worldwide.
Vision
● Government Focus & Reliability: BioFire Defense is seen as a reliable partner, particularly for the U.S. government, with a strong emphasis on biothreat detection and pandemic preparedness. The company has long-standing relationships with government agencies, including the DoD, CDC, and BARDA.
● PCR-Based Technology & Testing Capabilities: BioFire specializes in syndromic testing and multiplex diagnostics, enabling fast, multi-target results. The company is known for its comprehensive testing capabilities, able to detect a wide range of biological agents from a single sample.
● Speed, Agility & Adaptability: BioFire is characterized by its agility and ability to respond quickly to evolving threats and customer needs. This is crucial in emergency situations and biothreat response.
● Quality, Accuracy & Innovation: There's a strong emphasis on accuracy, specificity, and reliability in BioFire's testing. The company is dedicated to continuous R&D and technological advancements.
● Operational Efficiency & Ease of Use: BioFire's products are designed for ease of use and streamlined workflows, making them suitable for various settings, including high-pressure environments.
● PCR-Based Technology & Testing Capabilities: BioFire specializes in syndromic testing and multiplex diagnostics, enabling fast, multi-target results. The company is known for its comprehensive testing capabilities, able to detect a wide range of biological agents from a single sample.
● Speed, Agility & Adaptability: BioFire is characterized by its agility and ability to respond quickly to evolving threats and customer needs. This is crucial in emergency situations and biothreat response.
● Quality, Accuracy & Innovation: There's a strong emphasis on accuracy, specificity, and reliability in BioFire's testing. The company is dedicated to continuous R&D and technological advancements.
● Operational Efficiency & Ease of Use: BioFire's products are designed for ease of use and streamlined workflows, making them suitable for various settings, including high-pressure environments.
Mission
● Commitment to Public Health: BioFire is committed to improving public health globally. This dedication is seen as the thread that connects everything we do. The company aims to serve the community by acting as a responsible corporate citizen.
● Focus on Detection and Identification of Biological Agents: A primary focus is on combating infectious biological agents, recognizing them as a major threat to humankind.
● Innovation and High-Quality Diagnostics and Biothreat Detection: BioFire Defense is driven to develop innovative and highly accurate in vitro diagnostics and biothreat detection to empower teams to excel against evolving threats.
● Focus on Detection and Identification of Biological Agents: A primary focus is on combating infectious biological agents, recognizing them as a major threat to humankind.
● Innovation and High-Quality Diagnostics and Biothreat Detection: BioFire Defense is driven to develop innovative and highly accurate in vitro diagnostics and biothreat detection to empower teams to excel against evolving threats.
Values
- Innovate
- To pursue purposeful innovation that anticipates tomorrow’s threats and advances mission capability
We INNOVATE with intent — engineering solutions that push boundaries, enhance readiness, and empower those who protect us.
Internal Mantra: In our innovation, we DARE to take informed risks and learn from setbacks. We are accountable and empowered in our innovation.
Headquarters
Salt Lake City, UT
Employees
222 US Employees
Industry
Life-sciences - Other
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