Business Details
50+ Years
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Emergency
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Medical Equipment Calibration Experts
Scientific Instrument Center has been a trusted leader in scientific equipment repair and calibration for over 50 years. Founded in 1973 by Tony and Maxine Oldham in Westerville, Ohio, we specialize in restoring diagnostic and scientific instruments to original manufacturer specifications. Our team of highly qualified engineers, with an average of 18 years of experience, provides same-day or next-morning on-site service across the Ohio Valley Region. We serve universities, hospitals, private labs, and industrial clients, offering biosafety cabinet certification, pipette calibration, microscope repair, and more. Our services meet rigorous standards set by NIST, CAP, and JCAH, ensuring compliance with industry regulations.We pride ourselves on manufacturer-trained technicians, detailed documentation, and a commitment to resolving equipment issues efficiently. With over 40 years of experience in medical equipment calibration, we maintain strong relationships with over 70 hospitals and major corporations. Our dedication to quality workmanship and innovative solutions has made us a preferred partner for laboratory equipment maintenance. We guarantee competitive rates, timely repairs, and customized documentation to meet client-specific needs. This combination of expertise, reliability, and customer-centric service has earned us long-term trust from institutions like Ohio State University, Cleveland Clinic, and Abbott Laboratories.
Services
Biosafety Cabinet Certification
Pipette Calibration
Microscope Repair
Preventative Maintenance
Centrifuge Calibration
Thermometer Calibration
ISF Calibration
Clean Room Certification
Medical Equipment Repair
Laboratory Equipment Maintenance
Details
- Year established: 1973
Highlights and features
- 50 years of experience in scientific equipment repair and calibration
- Same-day or next-morning on-site service available
- Manufacturer-trained technicians with 18-year average experience
- NIST-certified calibrations meeting industry standards
- Custom documentation to meet strict client requirements
Associations and certifications
- NIST
- CAP
- JCAH
- NSF 49
- ISO 14644
- USP 797
What people say
Prompt and courteous service
Knowledgeable and reliable employees
Quick turnaround times
Professional and courteous technicians
Highly qualified service at competitive rates
Services
Medical Equipment Calibration
Our medical equipment calibration services ensure diagnostic instruments meet NIST, CAP, and JCAH standards. We calibrate thermometers, blood pressure cuffs, patient scales, and CO2 incubators. This critical service maintains equipment accuracy for hospitals and labs across Ohio.
Biosafety Cabinet Certification
We certify fume hoods, biosafety cabinets, and clean rooms to ANSI/ASHRAE 110 and NSF 49 standards. Our technicians perform decontamination and certification for pharmaceutical clean rooms meeting ISO 14644 and USP 797 requirements.
Microscope Repair
Specialized microscope repair and maintenance services for university and private labs. Our manufacturer-trained technicians restore microscopes to original specifications, ensuring accurate research results and diagnostic capabilities.
Preventative Maintenance
Customized preventative maintenance programs extend equipment lifespan and prevent failures. We service centrifuges, pipettes, and laboratory instruments for major corporations like Nestle and Campbell's with detailed documentation.
Pipette Calibration
NIST-traceable pipette calibration services for research and clinical labs. We ensure accurate liquid measurements critical for medical testing and scientific research across Ohio Valley Region facilities.
People
Tony Oldham
Founder
Co-founded Scientific Instrument Center in 1973 with Maxine Oldham. Established the company's reputation for precision calibration and equipment repair services in Ohio's medical and research communities.
Maxine Oldham
Founder
Co-founded the company with Tony Oldham in 1973. Helped establish Scientific Instrument Center's commitment to quality service and technical excellence in scientific equipment maintenance.
Questions
What medical equipment calibration services do you offer?
We calibrate thermometers, blood pressure cuffs, patient scales, CO2 incubators, and more. All calibrations meet NIST standards with documentation included.
Do you provide emergency equipment repair services?
Yes, we offer same-day or next-morning on-site service for urgent equipment failures across the Ohio Valley Region.
Which areas do you serve?
We serve Columbus, Cincinnati, and the entire Ohio Valley Region, including hospitals, universities, and private laboratories.
Are your technicians manufacturer-trained?
Yes, all our service engineers receive manufacturer training to ensure proper calibration and repair of specialized scientific instruments.
What certifications do you hold?
We meet NIST, CAP, JCAH, NSF 49, ISO 14644, and USP 797 standards for various calibration and certification services.
How long have you been in business?
We've provided scientific equipment repair and calibration services since 1973, celebrating 50 years of operation in 2023.
