
About Us
At Avantor, we set science in motion by enabling innovation across the life sciences and technology industries with the highest quality products, services, and solutions to support every step of the scientific journey. Bringing together our comprehensive portfolio, productivity-enhancing technology and global manufacturing and distribution capabilities, we are a proven partner in highly regulated environments.





Who we are
Our mission, vision and values are the backbone of our company
Our leadership team has come from world-class companies
Founded in 1904 by John Townsend (J.T.) Baker, our history is routed in science
We are dedicated to creating a fully inclusive culture that celebrates diversity and creates equitable opportunities for all.
Strategically located to support our customers’ needs
We set science in motion to create a better world
Every day, science has the power to change lives for the better. We have a passion for science and work side by side with the scientific community: pioneers, scientists, innovators and educators to help solve the world’s most complex challenges.
Featured content
David Dunthorne, R&D Senior Associate Chemist, highlights the growing role of miniaturization in advancing sustainable high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) analytical techniques.
Avantor NuSil® R&D Scientist Sandra Ortega shares her path to a career in research and discusses developing high-purity silicone applications for the medical devices, aerospace exploration and defense system industries.
We recently added new solar installations at three of our manufacturing and distribution centers around the world: Singapore; Panoli, India; and West Henrietta, N.Y.

Our Products
From discovery to delivery, our portfolio is used in virtually every stage of research, development and production.