Who We Are and What We Do
Trusted partner in life science and clinical diagnostics
At Bio-Rad, we support researchers and clinicians working to improve lives through science. From life science research to clinical diagnostics, our tools help move science and healthcare forward with confidence and precision.
For more than 70 years, we’ve delivered trusted solutions and meaningful advances that help turn possibilities into progress—every day, everywhere.
- Annual Sales
$2.6B in 2024 - Employees
~7,500 as of June 2025 - Headquarters
Hercules, CA - Founded
1952
Who We Serve
The researchers, clinicians, and scientists we serve are at the center of progress in life science research and clinical diagnoses. From advancing discoveries in the lab to ensuring accuracy in the clinic, they work across life science, food science, diagnostics, public health, and the biopharmaceutical industry—all with a shared goal: improving lives through science. We’re proud to support that work with reliable solutions that help turn potential into real-world impact.
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Life Science
Where Curiosity Meets Breakthroughs
Whether you’re studying gene expression, advancing drug discovery, or pushing progress in food safety and science education, our solutions are designed to help you go further—faster. -
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Clinical Diagnostics
From Accurate Results to Trusted Care
From blood testing and diabetes monitoring to autoimmune and infectious disease diagnostics, our systems are designed to support accurate diagnosis, patient monitoring, and treatment decisions. As the world leader in quality control solutions, Bio-Rad provides the products, services, and information systems you need to deliver trusted results. -
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Quality Systems
Confidence Built into Every Result
Quality systems are the backbone of reliable diagnostics. Our independent QC products and smart data tools help labs streamline workflows, meet accreditation standards, and deliver trusted results that drive better care.
Our Commitment to People, Planet, and Purpose
Sustainability
Learn how Bio-Rad integrates sustainable thinking into everything from thoughtful product design to the way we operate in the world.
Cultivating Talent
Grow your career with purpose alongside Bio-Rad’s diverse, global team united by a passion for advancing science and improving healthcare.
Our Leadership Team
Leadership that Powers Possibilities
“We're uniquely positioned to drive progress in biopharma, bioprocessing, and molecular diagnostics—supporting the breakthroughs that advance science and save lives. I can’t think of a more meaningful time, or place, to make an impact.”
Norman Schwartz
President and CEO
Where You Can Find Us
Bio-Rad operates in over 30 countries and serves customers across more than 100 regions worldwide. With a global footprint and local expertise, we support scientists and healthcare professionals wherever they work. For location-specific details, please visit our Contact us page.
Corporate Resources
Corporate Governance
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Compliance
Access our ethics resources including codes of conduct and our channel partner compliance program.
Investor Relations
Investing in Tomorrow, Today
A global leader with over 70 years of innovation, Bio-Rad delivers life science research and clinical diagnostic tools that deepen the understanding of human biology and advance healthcare worldwide. We focus on quality products and services that drive scientific discovery, and business strategies that build sustainable value over the long term.
