Meet Some BioTekkers

In a world where people are more mobile and transient than ever, we feel the unusual longevity of our workforce only adds to our corporate uniqueness. The average BioTek employee’s length of service is greater than 10 years. Among our Vermont workforce it's even higher at over 11.5 years. Of those Vermonters, 24% have been here 20 or more years! We feel this longevity demonstrates not only the loyalty and dedication of our employees, but also their view of BioTek as an integral part of their lives – like a family. It's difficult to convey in words the feeling that employees have about working at BioTek, but most agree it's like no other company they've worked for.

	Name: Steven Title: Managing Director Office: BioTek Singapore Years with BioTek: 20 Favorite Pastime: Sport. Mostly watching these days but I have a passion for Golf. Why did you decide to join the BioTek team? Almost 20 years ago, when working in the UK for a distributor of Molecular Devices, I stumbled upon BioTek. At the time BioTek was virtually an unknown entity in the UK, but MD was well aware of them. Knowing this, a colleague and myself contacted BioTek, set up a distribution company in UK specifically to sell BioTek, and became BioTek’s number 1 worldwide distributor within 18 months. Eventually I came to work directly for BioTek and have held several jobs in the 20 years I have been associated. What makes BioTek a great place to work? There are a lot of very dedicated people at BioTek. While we maintain a very high degree of professionalism we still manage to enjoy what we do and have a lot of fun doing it. What makes BioTek different from other employers? The degree of empowerment at BioTek is superb and the colleagues I work with everyday are simply magnificent. The company has a real "at home" feeling which spreads right through the organization. What do you like best about your job? 4.30pm on Friday, earlier if possible. Only kidding! It’s got to be the people I work with.

	Name: Peter Title: Manager Embedded Technology Office: BioTek U.S. (Vermont) Years with BioTek: 23 Favorite Pastime: Mostly outdoor activities with family and Friends (Hiking, Biking, Skiing). For a little more excitement I love going to NYC for a nice dining and nightlife experience. Why did you decide to join the BioTek team? During College I interned at a very large company and decided that I would not be content with having a infinitesimal role in the success of the business. When I interviewed with BioTek 23 years ago, I immediately realized the company would offer me the opportunity to make a significant difference and my contributions would be visible and easily measurable. What makes BioTek a great place to work? I like and respect the people I work with and I like the products design and produce. What makes BioTek different from other employers? BioTek as a business is more agile than our competitors and has the freedom to make decisions that support long term goals What do you like best about your job? I enjoy seeing my ideas help make the company successful on a global scale. Why do you enjoy living and working in Vermont? There is no perfect place to live but Vermont is very near the top for those who can find a good paying job and are raising a family.

	Name: Jerry Title: Principal Engineer Office: BioTek U.S. (Vermont) Years with BioTek: 2.5 Favorite Pastime: Travelling to see family and friends Why did you decide to join the BioTek team? BioTek's products combine optical systems, motor drive systems, and precision mechanisms to create an accurate measurement tool. I was looking for a position that offered these types of challenges. What makes BioTek a great place to work? We are given challenging technical problems to solve, the tools needed to solve them, and a realistic time frame to execute the solution. What makes BioTek different from other employers? BioTek's management feels that BioTek's knowledgeable workforce gives the company a competitive advantage in the marketplace. This statement has been made at every single company meeting I have attended since joining BioTek. The management wants to retain employees so that their years of experience with the industry and the company's products remain a resource for BioTek and its customers. As a result, employees are treated with a great deal of respect here. I continue to be pleasantly surprised by the number of my co-workers who have been with BioTek in excess of 20 years. What do you like best about your job? I enjoy seeing my designs come together as a physical system and fulfill their performance requirements. Why do you enjoy living and working in Vermont? Vermont is a beautiful area with dramatic differences between the seasons. There are countless opportunities for outdoor activities. I enjoy driving back to Vermont from a trip and having the billboards stop at the border. We see moose tracks in our yard. The population is small and there is a feeling of community. I've seen the governor, both of our U.S. senators, and our congressman (VT has only one) in restaurants or walking around on the street. One thing though... you gotta like snow.

	Name: Dongping Title: Product Manager Office: BioTek China (Beijing) Years with BioTek: 5 months Favorite Pastime: Travel, Photography Why did you decide to join the BioTek team? I joined the BioTek team because of my interest in this company. Gene Company, the biggest dealer of BioTek in China, is my former employer. My first product support job was training the customer to use Gen5 software to control the Synergy HT. From then on I learned more about BioTek products and fell in love with them. When BioTek China invited me to join I felt so lucky to get a job I truly love to do. What makes BioTek a great place to work? I always hear people saying, “This is our BioTek”. I love to work with colleagues who also feel like family. What makes BioTek different from other employers? Everyone can express themselves freely. Everyone is respected as if they are the owner of the company. Everyone can feel the friendly atmosphere and work in a team of people. These are all different experiences you can get in BioTek. What do you like best about your job? New products we are releasing. I have enough confidence to introduce BioTek products to the customer. We have the best microplate instruments in the world. BioTek is a very energetic company. I like to work to help BioTek become a stronger company.