National Laboratories
Specialized Expertise for Complex
Nuclear Facilities
Merrick supports the missions of the Department of Energy National Laboratory complex through disciplined engineering, drawing from our deep expertise in nuclear facility and high-containment system design and integration. Our teams help modernize aging infrastructure, integrate new capabilities, and design the specialized containment systems that protect workers, communities, and the environment.
Merrick is the nation’s leading designer of gloveboxes and hot cells—more than 40 years of experience and thousands of systems designed—making us a trusted partner for programs that handle toxic, radioactive, or otherwise high-consequence materials. Our containment experience strengthens facility design, ensuring the specialized equipment at the heart of national lab missions integrates seamlessly with the building systems that support it. This “one belly button” delivery model reduces risk, streamlines coordination, and improves lifecycle performance.
National laboratory programs often span decades. Merrick’s teams stay engaged throughout that lifecycle—from early master planning to equipment integration and long-term modernization. Our staff holds DOE clearances, HRP certifications, and operates under a mature NQA-1 program maintained since 1983, ensuring every design meets the strictest federal security and quality expectations.
From modern nuclear deterrence programs to next-generation facilities, Merrick helps national laboratories reach mission-critical goals while strengthening national resilience.
Why Merrick
- Nation’s leading designer of custom gloveboxes, hot cells, and specialty containment systems
- Integrated facility and specialty-equipment design that reduces risk and ensures seamless system performance
- Proven partner for complex, multi-decade national lab programs managing high-consequence missions
- Expertise across nuclear deterrence, containment, and high-containment laboratory environments
- Strategic collaboration with M&O contractors to support mission success and streamline the delivery of critical infrastructure
