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Advantage Purchasing Program

The Ohio Life Sciences Advantage Purchasing Program offers members exclusive access to tailored savings designed for Ohio’s life sciences organizations. Our network provides significant discounts on essential products and services, helping you grow your operations while conserving capital and resources.

Lab Supplies & Equipment

OLS has partnered with Fisher Scientific to deliver special, members-only pricing on laboratory and safety supplies, equipment, chemicals, reagents, and a host of value-added services. Fisher Scientific is an integral part of Ohio’s life sciences ecosystem, employing hundreds of Ohioans at multiple sites in the state.

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Unrivaled Product Offering

The most comprehensive product and service portfolio in the industry, featuring over two million items, including Life Technologies (Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen) and access to Encompass Procurement Services with access to more than 900,000 additional products.

Maximum Team Support

Account management is enhanced with personalized service from a technical sales representative, life sciences specialist, safety specialist, and chemical specialist.

Continuous Cost Improvement

Consolidated vendors and standardized products streamline purchase orders and increase volume discounts. Users get access to Thermo Financial Services for leasing programs with no application fee, discounted service and leasing agreements for laboratory equipment and instruments, ongoing savings and product conversion programs, flexible invoicing options, and supply chain optimization.

Exclusive Benefits for OLS Members

OLS members can take advantage of additional savings on Hot Lists for high-volume items, along with quarterly and annual incentives. They also gain access to exclusive product promotions and benefit from freight and transaction savings, making membership even more valuable.

Other Purchasing Partners

Ohio-based Energy Strategies

IGS Energy provides OLS members with access to a local, dedicated energy expert who’s focused on customizing electricity and natural gas pricing strategies based on each business’ unique needs. Our members have access to customized strategies from a direct supplier, competitive pricing, and more transparency in their energy contract.

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Made-in-Ohio Research Gloves

Ohio Life Sciences and American Nitrile have collaborated to endorse American Nitrile as the preferred research glove for OLS member organizations. These made-in-Ohio gloves are available at competitive pricing through OLS’ partnership with Fisher Scientific.

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Uniform & Workplace Solutions

Cintas Corporation provides products and services that help keep their customers’ facilities and employees clean, safe, and looking their best. With offerings including uniforms, mats, mops, towels, restroom supplies, workplace water services, first aid, and safety products, eye-wash stations, safety training, fire extinguishers, sprinkler systems, and alarm service, Cintas helps customers get Ready for the Workday.

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Employee Benefits and Insurance

Marsh McLennan Agency (MMA) provides employee health & benefits, business insurance, retirement, and private client insurance solutions to organizations and individuals seeking limitless possibilities. With 10,000 colleagues and 170+ offices across North America, MMA combines the personalized service model of a local consultant with the global resources of the world’s leading professional services firm, Marsh McLennan.

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Medical Gases & Telemetry

Ohio-based Wright Brothers Global Gas is the country’s largest female-owned national gas supplier, servicing customers in life sciences, research & development, national chain stores, novelty, and more. VMG (Vendor Managed Gas) was created by Wright Brothers to offer an affordable telemetry solution to remotely monitor gas level, gas supply, and overall gas system performance by leveraging radio frequency to maximize data efficiency.

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Cyber Risk Assessment

CyberSure will provide actionable and measurable value to mitigate cyber risk. Their industry-proven appraisal process will identify vulnerabilities, verify their findings, and provide quantifiable evidence of cyber risk. Being CyberSure’d gives quantifiable information to secure cyber liability insurance, maintain compliance, and establish continuous improvement benchmarks.

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Mercury Shipping

OLS has partnered with Mercury Shipping to provide exclusive access to preferred pricing on their comprehensive shipping services. Mercury Shipping boasts decades of specialized experience delivering critical shipments for the healthcare, life sciences, medical device, and diagnostics industries. Their expertise ensures that time-sensitive and temperature-controlled shipments arrive precisely when needed.

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Corporate Traveler

Corporate Traveler is OLS’s preferred business travel partner with the goal of helping members get the most out of their travel program while supporting travelers and their business goals. Their travel management services include dedicated travel consultants, modern innovative travel technology Melon, and a commitment to white-glove service and the support you need.

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Event Discounts

Members receive discounts to certain OLS events, as well as leading local and national events such as BIO, MDMA FDA Forum, AdvaMed, and other industry conferences. Members have the opportunity to bundle event sponsorship with their annual dues and receive a discount.

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