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Bio-Rad Named One of the 'Best Places to Work' in the San Francisco Bay Area for 2010

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^{Published in Science and Technology on Monday, May 10th 2010 at 5:10 GMT by Market Wire}  

HERCULES, CA--(Marketwire - May 10, 2010) - Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE: [ BIO ]) and (NYSE: [ BIO.B ]), has been named one of the 'Best Places to Work' in the San Francisco Bay Area for 2010 by the San Francisco Business Times. Bio-Rad appeared in the top 10 ranking in the category of companies that have over 1,501 employees in the Bay Area.

Bio-Rad was selected based on its Bay Area employees taking part in an online satisfaction survey earlier this year. The company was recognized for receiving high marks that measured employee satisfaction in areas that included: company benefits, manager effectiveness, alignment of goals, team effectiveness, individual contribution, work engagement, people practices, and more.

"It is an honor to be recognized as one of the Best Places to Work," said Norman Schwartz, Bio-Rad President and Chief Executive Officer. "We are living in the 'golden age of biology' and Bio-Rad is in a great position to make meaningful contributions to the advancement of science and healthcare."

About Bio-Rad
Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE: [ BIO ]) and (NYSE: [ BIO.B ]), has remained at the center of scientific discovery for more than 50 years, manufacturing and distributing a broad range of products for the life science research and clinical diagnostic markets. The company is renowned worldwide among hospitals, universities, major research institutions, as well as biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies for its commitment to quality and customer service. Founded in 1952, Bio-Rad is headquartered in Hercules, California, and serves more than 85,000 research and industry customers worldwide through its global network of operations. The company employs over 6,800 people globally and had revenues of nearly $1.8 billion in 2009. For more information, visit [ www.bio-rad.com ].