The QB3 MacroLab is a core facility administered by QB3-Berkeley. Located in UC Berkeley’s Stanley Hall and directed by Professor Susan Marqusee, the QB3 MacroLab offers automated gene cloning and recombinant protein expression and purification services.
Academic researchers and those at non-profit research institutions are eligible to purchase services from the QB3 Macrolab. External (non-UC) users must contact Chris Jeans to request a quote before placing an order.
MacroLab Rates for FY 26-27 (effective July 1, 2026) |
*UC rate |
External rate |
| Competent cells (96 tubes; see our website for available strains) | $126 | $280 |
| TEV protease (40 mg) | $362 | $720 |
| Cas9-NLS purified protein (2.5 mg) (S. pyogenes WT and R691A, AsCas12a Ultra) | $135 | $290 |
| Protein purification (2 L E. coli) | $950 | $2,000 |
| Custom work (hourly charge) | $93 | $180 |
| Phusion polymerase (500 μl, for 1000 reactions) | $66 | $190 |
| Macrolab plasmids (10 μl aliquot). See our website for list of available plasmids | $18 | $70 |
| Shipping (dry ice) | $55 | $110 |
* UC affiliates (such as LBNL) add 9.9% to the UC rate (this also includes ARC institute but only if PI has joint appointment with the UC).
Biohub tenants get unsubsidized rate + 9.9%
Contact
| Chris Jeans, Ph.D. Facility Director | c.jeans@berkeley.edu (email preferred) |
| Professor Susan Marqusee Faculty Director | marqusee@berkeley.edu |