Ajinomoto Althea Inc Careers in San Diego, CA

Althea Technologies was founded by Magda Marquet, Ph.D. and Francois Ferre, Ph.D. in 1998 and began by developing plasmid kits and gene quantification assays. In 2000, it further expanded into microbial biologics manufacturing. In 2003, Althea began offering fill and finish manufacturing to meet the growing demands of its clients. Campus enhancements and scale up capabilities permitted Althea to sign its first commercial client in 2008. Althea acquired WindRose Analytica in 2009 and became a fully integrated CMO offering our clients Analytical Development Services. Althea enhanced its service offering by acquiring Altus Pharmaceuticals’ Crystalomics® protein crystallization technology in 2010.Althea had a successful PAI in 2011, which validated the company as a large scale commercial manufacturing facility. In 2013, Althea Technologies Inc. was acquired by global Japanese manufacturer, Ajinomoto Co. which provided access to the new proprietary Corynex Protein Expression System.