Capability
Chemical Insight for Mission Science
The laboratory supports advanced analytical chemistry workflows that help identify compounds, characterize materials, and generate defensible data for research, environmental assessment, and biosecurity-aligned investigations.
Trace Analysis
Detection of low-abundance compounds, contaminants, and residues across complex sample matrices.
Molecular Profiling
Mass spectrometry-driven characterization for biomolecules, chemicals, and field-relevant materials.
Core Functions
Operational Laboratory Priorities
Compound Identification
Supports targeted and untargeted analysis for chemical signatures, unknown compounds, and sample comparison workflows.
Method Development
Builds repeatable analytical protocols for sample preparation, instrument calibration, and quality-controlled reporting.
Evidence Support
Provides laboratory-grade data that can inform research programs, environmental investigations, and interdisciplinary response planning.