Life at Bio-Rad

Bio-Rad Connect 2025: Celebrating Connection and Collaboration in France 

October 28, 2025

At Bio-Rad, we believe that creating meaningful connections at work is just as important as achieving scientific breakthroughs. This past June, during France’s Quality of Life at Work Week from June 16–21, our French teams came together for “Connect 2025,” a special day dedicated to well-being, recognition, and teamwork. 

From site to site, the atmosphere was filled with laughter, teamwork, and moments of pride. “I enjoy participating in Connect Days because they are a great way to disconnect from everyday life and meet colleagues in a more festive and cheerful setting,” said Lucie Watremetz, a Quality Manager from our Mitry-Mory location.  

A Shared Experience Across All French Sites

Launched in 2023, Connect has quickly become a highly anticipated tradition for our teams at Gémenos, Marnes-la-Coquette, Mitry-Mory, and Steenvoorde. Each site participated in a one-day format built around the following highlights: 

• Town Halls - providing company updates while celebrating site-specific successes and addressing local challenges. 
• Long Service Awards - honoring the service anniversaries, dedication, and contributions of employees who have helped shape Bio-Rad’s journey. These awards reflect the very best of Bio-Rad’s culture — loyalty, teamwork, and a passion for making a difference.
• Team Building Activities - encouraging collaboration and strengthening bonds through fun and interactive experiences. Employees embarked on an immersive treasure hunt inspired by the Pasteur Institute — a clever mix of science, history, and teamwork.  

Designed to spark collaboration in a playful, dynamic atmosphere, this year’s team building activity gave everyone the chance to connect outside of their daily roles and responsibilities while meeting others from different departments and sites.  

“It's always nice to get together with colleagues for some fun,” said Fatima Faitout, a CDG Field Marketing Assistant from our Marnes location. “It's a wonderful initiative. It brings people together and creates links.”

Thanks to the enthusiasm of our employees, Connect 2025 was not only a day to celebrate achievements, but also a chance to reinforce the spirit of collaboration that drives Bio-Rad forward. A warm thank you to everyone who participated with such good spirits — your energy and involvement made this day a true success!