ISO/IEC 17025 Accredited Pipette Calibration

Pipette Calibration Services from PCS

Pipettes serve as the cornerstone of laboratory precision, enabling accurate liquid handling that determines the validity of research results, diagnostic accuracy, and pharmaceutical quality across scientific disciplines. From pharmaceutical research and clinical diagnostics to biotechnology development and analytical chemistry, pipette accuracy directly impacts experimental reproducibility, dosing precision, and analytical reliability. When pipettes drift out of calibration or deliver inaccurate volumes, the consequences can include invalid research data, failed experiments, incorrect diagnoses, regulatory violations, and compromised product quality that wastes time, resources, and scientific effort.

Precision Calibration Systems, backed by the trusted Accredited Labs network, delivers metrology-based pipette calibration services, ensuring the precision and reliability your operations demand.

A Trusted Partner for the Medical Industry

Since our founding in 2009, medical calibration has remained one of the PCS team’s most important service areas. We understand today’s need for accurate pipette calibrations with fast turnaround times. Here at PCS, we meet both of these important needs at an affordable price point.

In addition to pipette calibrations, we can also service laboratory thermometers, autoclaves, balances and other medical devices. We will save you time and money by performing all required work at once, or we can work out a staggered maintenance schedule that keeps you operating at full capacity at all times.

Our Pipette Calibration Services

Pipette accuracy directly impacts experimental reproducibility, dosing precision, and analytical reliability. Routine preventive maintenance of a pipette's sealing system — including O-rings, pistons, and tip cones — is the most important factor in long-term accuracy. A well-maintained pipette should not drift significantly between calibrations or require frequent adjustment. When seals degrade and maintenance is neglected, pipettes begin delivering inaccurate volumes, leading to invalid research data, failed experiments, incorrect diagnoses, regulatory violations, and compromised product quality that wastes time, resources, and scientific effort.

PCS provides ISO 17025 Accredited pipette calibration services for fixed, adjustable and multi-channel pipettes ranging in volume from 0.1µl to 10ml. Our calibration services for all manufacturers of pipettes used in medical research, pharmaceutical, healthcare and food applications.

In today’s fast-paced, high-volume laboratories, keeping your equipment properly maintained can’t come at the expense of extended downtime. That’s why Precision Calibration Systems (PCS) offers the fastest turnaround time in the industry for pipette calibration. We can get the job done quickly at our climate controlled laboratory or on-site at your facility without sacrificing quality and accuracy. Choose PCS and you will be confident that your team has the precision calibrated instruments necessary to accurately collect samples.

Our internal processes, as well as all equipment and certificates used in pipette calibration, are fully ISO 17025 accredited. Pipette calibrations can be performed in compliance with ISO 8655 in whole or in part upon customer request. Our services are also NIST traceable and come with complete long-form certification. As a result, you not only cover your bases from a regulatory standpoint, but you also gain a precise record of each pipette calibration that has been performed.

Our Process

Pipette calibration is the systematic process of examining and adjusting pipettes to ensure they accurately deliver specified volumes by comparison to traceable measurement standards. This essential service uses gravimetric methodology — measuring dispensed liquid mass under controlled conditions — to verify pipette performance against manufacturer specifications across the instrument's volume range. Metrology-based pipette calibration follows strict guidelines established by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and ISO 8655 standards, ensuring standardized methodology and traceable accuracy.

During pipette calibration, certified technicians perform multiple weighings at low and high volume settings to characterize pipette accuracy and precision. They document any performance deviations discovered and, when included in service packages, perform necessary adjustments, preventive maintenance, and repairs to restore pipettes to manufacturer specifications. The gravimetric method provides quantitative, statistically valid data that definitively demonstrates whether pipettes conform to specified tolerances or require corrective action.

PCS offers flexible pipette calibration services to meet your specific compliance and budget requirements — from essential preventive maintenance and accuracy adjustment, to full ISO/IEC 17025 accredited calibration with complete adherence to ISO 8655.

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Pipette Brands and Models We Service

We work with all makes and models of pipettes regardless of manufacturer, providing comprehensive calibration for the complete spectrum of liquid handling instruments, including:

Major Manufacturers: Eppendorf, Rainin, Gilson, BrandTech, Sartorius, Hamilton, CAPP, Integra Biosciences, Biohit, Nichiryo, Labnet, Matrix, Socorex, Cole-Palmer, Drummond, Accupet, Oxford Lab Products, Jencons, Hirschmann, Heathrow, Falcon, and many others.

Pipette Types: Single-channel pipettes, multi-channel pipettes, electronic pipettes, manual pipettes, adjustable volume pipettes, fixed volume pipettes, and specialized liquid handling instruments across all volume ranges and configurations.

Our Service Areas

PCS is able to perform pipette calibration either in our lab or on-site. The most cost effective option, is to send your instruments to our Tennessee based lab. If you have a large number of pipettes or do not have spares, our on-site pipette calibration services may be your best option. No matter which calibration service you select, our team performs quality work with a one of the fastest turnaround times in the industry.

At PCS, we provide on-site calibration services to customers residing in Tennessee, Virginia, Alabama or Kentucky. If your establishment is near one of the following locations, we can perform your required pipette calibration services on-site:

Knoxville, TN
Johnson City, TN
Nashville, TN
Bristol, TN
Murfreesboro, TN
Cookeville, TN
Abingdon, VA
Huntsville, AL
Louisville, KY
Lexington, KY

Industry and Application Use Cases

Pharmaceuticals and Life Sciences: Pharmaceutical laboratories rely on accurate pipetting for analytical testing, quality control, and research applications. Our calibration services ensure analytical accuracy for pharmaceutical analysis and regulatory compliance.
Research and Development: Research laboratories across industries use pipettes as a foundational liquid handling tool for materials research, product development, and scientific investigation. Our services support research accuracy, data integrity, and experimental reproducibility.
Quality Control Laboratories: Independent testing labs and quality control facilities require calibrated liquid handling instruments for diverse testing services. Our calibration services support laboratory accreditation and quality management systems.
Paints and Coatings Manufacturing: Our calibration services support accurate liquid measurement for paint and coating formulation and quality assurance.
Printing and Graphic Arts: Our services ensure accurate liquid handling for print quality control applications.
Automotive and Transportation: Our calibration services support automotive manufacturing and refinishing operations requiring precise liquid measurement.
Plastics and Polymers: Our services ensure accurate liquid handling for plastic product manufacturing and quality control.
Food and Beverage: Our services support food quality control and manufacturing operations requiring precise liquid measurement.
Cosmetics and Personal Care: Our calibration services ensure product consistency and quality for cosmetic manufacturing.

Powered by Accredited Labs

As part of the Accredited Labs family, Precision Calibration Systems combines local, personalized service with the resources and expertise of a national calibration network. This partnership ensures consistent quality, technical support, and the capabilities needed to handle your most challenging calibration requirements.

Personalized Customer Service

We believe in building long-term relationships with our customers. That's why we prioritize clear communication, consistency, and reliability. Our team takes time to understand your specific needs, applications, and challenges, so we can provide calibration solutions that support your operational goals and quality objectives.

ISO/IEC 17025 Accreditation

We operate under the rigorous ISO/IEC 17025 standard, which demonstrates our technical competence and quality management system. This internationally recognized accreditation means our calibration results are accurate, reliable, and globally accepted. Our technicians undergo continuous training in evolving technologies and techniques.

Comprehensive Documentation

We go beyond calibration certificates, providing you with the documentation and support your quality system needs. Our detailed reports include measurement data, uncertainty analysis, and recommendations for calibration intervals. We also maintain comprehensive records for easy certificate retrieval and audit support.

Flexible Service Options

We understand that every business has unique operational requirements. That's why when possible we offer on-site calibration services to reduce your downtime. For instruments requiring controlled environments or specialized equipment, our fully equipped laboratories provide optimal calibration conditions.

Fast Turnaround Times

Production schedules don't wait for calibration delays. We prioritize quick turnaround times without compromising quality, helping you maintain operational efficiency while meeting calibration requirements. Our streamlined processes and scheduling ensure your instruments return to service as quickly as possible.