Empowering Innovation & Advancing Health
BIOTECH & BIOMEDICAL
While Solano County is home to many thriving biotech and biomedical companies within the Bay Area Biotech hub, it’s the combination of access to educated, research-driven employees and specialized facilities that makes the region a standout. Solano offers proximity to leading educational institutions such as UC Davis, known for its medical school and research programs, and Solano Community College’s new biomanufacturing degree, supporting the industry’s continued growth.
BIOTECH & BIOMEDICAL
BY THE NUMBERS
| County | Quarterly Establishments | July Employment | August Employment | September Employment | Total Quarterly Wages | Average Weekly Wage | September Employment Location Quotient | Total Quarterly Wages Location Quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solano County, California | 8 | 40 | 39 | 37 | $1,788,730 | $3,558 | 0.07 | 0.10 |
| County | Quarterly Establishments | July Employment | August Employment | September Employment | Total Quarterly Wages | Average Weekly Wage | September Employment Location Quotient | Total Quarterly Wages Location Quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solano County, California | 12 | 133 | 140 | 144 | $4,642,391 | $2,569 | 0.54 | 0.39 |
BIOTECH AND BIOMEDICAL REPRESENTATIVE BUSINESSES
Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.
Pharmaceutical Instruments Manufacturing
Lanza
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
HemoStat Lab
Blood Products Production
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Analytical Instruments Manufacturing
MuriGenics
Research and Development
Novici Biotech
Research and Development
OPERATING COSTS, PHARMACEUTICAL MANUFACTURING
Employee Payroll: $8,682,355
Fringe & Mandated Benefits: $2,489,699
Utilities: $1,026,660
Building Lease Payments: $227,000
Property Tax: $306,450
Total: $12,732,164
Employee Payroll: $9,800,023
Fringe & Mandated Benefits: $2,796,947
Utilities: $1,026,660
Building Lease Payments: $414,000
Property Tax: $324,540
Total: $14,362,170
Employee Payroll: $9,893,829
Fringe & Mandated Benefits: $2,827,175
Utilities: $1,026,660
Building Lease Payments: $558,000
Property Tax: $320,760
Total: $14,626,424
BIOTECH & BIOMEDICAL ASSETS, RESOURCES AND INDUSTRY GROUPS
These assets are most directly related to Advanced Manufacturing. The broader directory in Resources highlights resources that benefit a broader spectrum of businesses, including biotech and biomedical organizations.
ORGANIZATIONS
Bay Area Center For International Trade Development
California International Business Association
California Transportation Department (CALTRANS)
California Manufacturers & Technology Association
California Life Sciences Association
EDUCATION AND RESEARCH
Biomedical research at Berkeley pushes discoveries in many new directions. Just a few areas of study include stem cells, neural engineering, synthetic biology, energy biosciences, and nanosciences. These links to show what’s highlight the latest areas of study in Berkeley’s colleges.
UC Davis excels in medical training and research in fields like genome research, neuroscience, marine sciences, and bioinformatics. The university’s interdisciplinary approach offers opportunities for corporate partnerships through the Office of Corporate Relationships.
Touro University California’s Mare Island campus offers four-year degrees in health sciences, public health, and education. Programs like nursing, pharmacy, and osteopathic medicine prepare students for careers in healthcare and education, serving diverse communities.
Solano Community College offers a four-year Biomanufacturing Baccalaureate Degree that equips students with essential biotechnology skills, such as using bioreactors and isolating proteins. The program supports the growing biotech industry, offering local educational opportunities and preparing a skilled workforce.
TAX CREDITS, FINANCING & INCENTIVES
Recycling Market Development Zone
If your company manufactures with materials diverted from the waste stream, you may be eligible for low-interest loans, special grants, and free marketing.
Research & Development Tax Credit
Business activities undertaken to discover technological information, and relying on "hard sciences" such as physics, chemistry, and biology may be eligible for significant tax credit.
WORKFORCE FOR BIOTECH AND MEDICAL
| Occupational Title | May 2022 Employment Estimates | Mean Hourly Wage | Mean Annual Wage | 25th Percentile Hourly Wage | 50th Percentile (Median) Hourly Wage | 75th Percentile Hourly Wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food Scientists and Technologists | 60 | $45.95 | $95,588 | $37.33 | $41.28 | $54.15 |
| Occupational Title | May 2022 Employment Estimates | Mean Hourly Wage | Mean Annual Wage | 25th Percentile Hourly Wage | 50th Percentile (Median) Hourly Wage | 75th Percentile Hourly Wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food Scientists and Technologists | 70 | $35.06 | $72,909 | $29.47 | $33.52 | $37.80 |
| Occupational Title | May 2022 Employment Estimates | Mean Hourly Wage | Mean Annual Wage | 25th Percentile Hourly Wage | 50th Percentile (Median) Hourly Wage | 75th Percentile Hourly Wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food Scientists and Technologists | 80 | $44.53 | $92,628 | $31.23 | $42.43 | $53.70 |
| Occupational Title | May 2022 Employment Estimates | Mean Hourly Wage | Mean Annual Wage | 25th Percentile Hourly Wage | 50th Percentile (Median) Hourly Wage | 75th Percentile Hourly Wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food Scientists and Technologists | 90 | $48.22 | $100,298 | $40.15 | $47.20 | $59.35 |