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ABOUT US

Delivering What Matters: Safer, Faster, Compliant Therapies

WHAT DRIVES US

Automation That Advances Microbial Quality Control

Rapid Micro Biosystems® is transforming pharmaceutical microbiology with the Growth Direct® System — the first and only fully automated platform for microbial quality control testing. We help life science manufacturers release products faster, reduce contamination risk, and maintain global compliance through data-driven, paperless QC processes.

WHO WE ARE

Trusted Partner in Rapid Microbiology Testing

Founded in 2006, we serve global pharmaceutical, biotech, and advanced therapy manufacturers who demand speed, accuracy, and data integrity.

  • Headquartered in Lexington, Massachusetts
  • Global offices in Germany, Switzerland, and the Netherlands
  • Publicly traded on Nasdaq (RPID)

Our mission is to support the delivery of life-saving therapies by removing delays, reducing manual errors, and giving teams better visibility into microbial risks.

Our values guide everything we do: Customer Driven, One RMB, Grit, and Respect.

What We Do

Digitizing Microbial Testing Across Critical Applications

The Growth Direct® System is a fully automated, growth-based platform for QC microbiology testing. It replaces manual, compendial methods in applications such as Environmental Monitoring, Water Testing, Bioburden Testing, and Sterility Testing.

By automating these critical workflows, Growth Direct® detects contamination faster, improves data integrity and compliance, and reduces manual errors and investigation burden.

The result: manufacturers can accelerate product release, increase throughput, and reduce operational risk — enabling safer, more efficient delivery of pharmaceuticals, biologics, and medical devices.

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What SETS US APART
Built on Innovation, Values, and Compliance

We’re more than a technology company — we’re a team of innovators, scientists, and problem-solvers working to advance microbial quality control in life sciences.

Innovation
Mission-Driven Innovation

Everything we do supports faster, safer delivery of life-saving therapies.

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Rooted in Values, Powered by People

Our values guide how we work and grow together.

Compliance
Built for Compliance and Impact

Our solutions are trusted by top pharma and biotech teams to meet the highest regulatory standards.

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Our Team

Industry Experts. Operational Leaders.

Our executive team brings decades of experience in life sciences, operations, and enterprise tech.

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Robert Spignesi

President & CEO

 
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Sean Wirtjes

Chief Financial Officer

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John Wilson

Chief Operating Officer

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Global Support. Local Expertise.

We support pharmaceutical and biotech customers worldwide through direct teams in North America and Europe and a trusted distributor network across Asia.

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