Obatala Sciences selects Charleston County for first East Coast operation

Obatala Sciences (Obatala), a biotechnology company, today announced it selects Charleston County for its first East Coast operation. The company’s $656,000 investment will create 46 new jobs and training opportunities in biotechnology and related fields.

Based in New Orleans, Obatala develops and manufactures biomaterials, stem cells, media and advanced tissue models to support preclinical medical research. The company’s mission supports America’s ongoing efforts to increase its biomanufacturing and research capacity.

Obatala’s new operation, located at Blue Sky Labs in Charleston, will facilitate partnership development, translational research, product development and future scale-up activities tied to its human-derived biomaterials and microphysiological model technologies.

Operations are already online. Individuals interested in joining the Obatala team should contact the company (careers@obatalasciences.com).

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“Obatala Sciences was founded to change the way new therapies are discovered, tested and translated for patients. Expanding into Charleston County through our partnership with MUSC and Blue Sky Labs gives us access to an extraordinary innovation ecosystem and creates a meaningful bridge between our New Orleans headquarters and South Carolina’s growing life sciences community. Just as importantly, this partnership helps answer a national call to scale domestic advanced biomanufacturing capacity for high-value biotechnology products that support FDA New Approach Methodologies goals. We are excited to collaborate with partners who share our commitment to advancing human-relevant research, strengthening U.S.-based biotechnology infrastructure and creating new opportunities for scientific and economic impact across the Southeast.”
-Obatala Sciences Co-founder, President and CEO Dr. Trivia Frazier PhD, MBA

“We are proud to welcome Obatala to South Carolina. As our state continues to strengthen its position as a leader in manufacturing and technology, we are pleased to see the company bring 46 new jobs to Charleston County.”
-Gov. Henry McMaster

“Obatala’s investment in the Palmetto State will support South Carolina’s ongoing growth in the life sciences sector. We welcome the company to the Lowcountry and look forward to its growth in our state.”
-Secretary of Commerce Harry M. Lightsey III

“Congratulations to Obatala Sciences on expanding its presence to Charleston County. This investment adds meaningful momentum to the region’s growing life sciences sector and strengthens our progress toward a thriving environment that delivers both economic opportunity and improved health outcomes for our community.”
-Charleston County Council Chairman Joe Boykin

“Obatala Sciences’ investment is a great example of the innovation taking place within Charleston’s growing life sciences ecosystem. Their plans at Blue Sky Labs and partnership with MUSC demonstrate the value of having world-class research, clinical expertise and entrepreneurial resources working together in our region. We are proud to welcome this next phase of Obatala Sciences’ growth in Charleston County and look forward to their continued success.”
-Charleston Regional Development Alliance Board Chairman Will Russell

FIVE FAST FACTS

• Obatala Sciences (Obatala) selects Charleston County for its first East Coast operation.
• The company’s $656,000 investment will create 46 new jobs and training opportunities.
• Obatala is a biotechnology company.
• The company is located at Blue Sky Labs in Charleston, S.C.
• Individuals interested in joining the Obatala team should contact the company (careers@obatalasciences.com).