Corporate culture to Irvine Scientific refers to something other than "casual Friday." The culture this company thrives on is of the cellular variety; Irvine makes advanced cell culture media for the in vitro diagnostics and industrial bioprocessing markets, as well as others who need blood serum and non-serum media for growing cells in the laboratory. It also sells prenatal testing kits and cell culture media used for in vitro fertilization procedures; and provides some devices through an exclusive distribution agreement with a unit of Smiths Group. The company markets its products worldwide. Founded in 1970, Irvine Scientific is owned by Japan Energy Corporation, a subsidiary of Nippon Mining Holdings.