PerkinElmer Inc, formerly RHS Ltd
BiotechnologySouth Australia, Australia10001+ Employees
PerkinElmer's applied genomics activities in Australia focus on enabling genetic analysis when DNA is scarce, such as from a single cell. A core amplification approach converts DNA from a single cell into material suitable for sequencing, addressing a common bottleneck in genomics workflows. The single-cell workflow supports detecting copy number changes in very small samples and includes preparation methods for cell-free DNA derived from spent culture media. The Australian site is based in Bowden, South Australia, and the business traces its origins to RHS Limited before its 2018 acquisition by PerkinElmer. Its products are aimed at researchers in genetics and biomedical research, supporting preimplantation genetic testing and related single-cell analyses within a broad, multinational company's genomics portfolio.