Pros
Company very diversified and stable. Very good growth and potential for the future. Company is very conservative and offers a reasonable incentive bonus plan for middle and top management, much more lucative for top management. Good oppportunities for travel as Bio-Rad has locations all around the world. I.T. Management appears to be flexible regarding time off. Very good core base of employees at all levels, very knowledgeable, and for the most part, very good to work with.
Cons
Lack of career development opportunities, lack of opportunities for advancement even though top management indicates it is dedicated from hiring from within. Bio-Rad management trying to address these shortfalls, but no real progress in the past few years. Bio-Rad management tends to favor talent from the outside, before recognizing talent from within.