Governor Josh Stein attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Thermo Fisher Scientific’s new facility in Mebane, emphasizing North Carolina’s role in the biotechnology industry. The event included company leaders and local officials.
“Thermo Fisher Scientific’s new facility strengthens North Carolina’s leadership in the biotech sector and strengthens our domestic supply chain,” said Governor Josh Stein. “I am proud to welcome this global company to Mebane as it expands its North Carolina presence with 100 good-paying jobs.”
The new site will focus on manufacturing laboratory pipette tips, supporting domestic needs for diagnostic testing and scientific research. The project is expected to create over 100 jobs and was supported by a $192.5 million investment from the U.S. Department of Defense and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
North Carolina’s life sciences sector continues to expand, employing more than 225,000 people and contributing $88.3 billion annually to the state economy. Since January, Governor Stein has announced upwards of $19 billion in new investments and more than 25,000 additional jobs for North Carolina.
