Orchid Cellmark plans to shut down its paternity testing operation in East Lansing, Mich. and move that work to its 5698 Springboro Pike facility, the company said in an announcement.
The Princeton, N.J.-based company expects to hire about 15 new employees at the local facility. The firm could not say how many Michigan employees will be affected by the move, which is expected to begin in the next month.
In the company's statement, Thomas Bologna, Orchid's chief executive, said, "We expect to realize approximately $1 million in annual cost savings from operational efficiencies, reduction in lease and equipment expenses, and increased scalability."
Bologna added, "With this consolidation, we plan to add approximately 15 new positions at the Dayton facility to accommodate the increased workload."
Orchid Cellmark is an international provider of DNA testing for forensic and family relationship needs. The company calls itself one of the largest providers of forensic DNA testing services.
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