Multi-Agency Laboratory Campus - State of Missouri

The State of Missouri is building a new multi-agency laboratory campus in Jefferson City to consolidate aging facilities and enhance public service. Previously located across different aging buildings, the Missouri Public Health Laboratory, the Missouri Department of Natural Resources Environment Services Program Laboratory, the Department of Conservation Laboratory, and the Missouri State Highway Patrol Forensic Crime Laboratory are moving to a new laboratory campus. The new, modern facility will enhance departmental collaboration to better serve the public for years to come.

Henderson Building Solutions is providing commissioning services to ensure all building systems perform as intended and meet the project’s operational goals. Our team is verifying essential systems for HVAC, electrical, and plumbing to deliver a reliable, energy-efficient environment. By validating functionality and performance, we help safeguard sensitive processes and maintain compliance with stringent laboratory standards.

The state-of-the-art laboratory campus will include wet and dry diagnostic laboratories, advanced crime laboratories to support forensic investigations, along with a dedicated necropsy facility. In addition, the campus will feature biosafety lab 2 (BSL-2) suites and highly specialized venues equipped for forensic biology, chemistry, molecular biology, bacteriology, and combined DNA index system (CODIS) operations, ensuring a full spectrum of capabilities for scientific and investigative work.

This collaborative environment will streamline operations, accelerate research, improve response times, and enhance the accuracy of testing and investigations across public health, animal health, wildlife health, environmental health, and forensic evidence. These improvements will ultimately contribute to healthier communities and a safer future for residents across the state.