Life at Bio-Rad

Celebrating International Women’s Day  

March 8, 2023

Bio-Rad is proud to join other organizations around the world today in celebrating International Women’s Day – an important worldwide effort to recognize the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. To celebrate this year, we reached out to different women at Bio-Rad and asked them what true equality and inclusion for women looks like to them. 

These are just a few of the remarkable women who make up our workforce, and we appreciate the opportunity to honor them today. Special kudos to those who posed in the "Embrace Equity" pose to follow this year’s official International Women’s Day theme! 

What does true equality and inclusion for women look like? 

Angélique Duverger, Regional Supplier Quality Manager (France) 

Workplace equity ensures that all employees have the appropriate support to achieve company goals. Women inclusion brings different skills and perspectives to the organization. 

Zarrin Mohammadi, Software Development Manager (Hercules, CA)

In my personal view, equality means everyone is treated with respect and dignity and given the same opportunities regardless of their age, gender, race, and religion. That includes enabling women to earn as much as their male counterparts. 
Inclusion is a universal human right. It is about giving equal access and opportunities and getting rid of discrimination and intolerance.

Jessie Jeyapalan, Regional Sales Manager (New York)  

Making sure everyone has access to the same opportunities, and are equally involved and supported to get what they need to succeed.    

Alexandra Burkhardt, Trade Compliance Specialist (Germany)

For me, equality means compassion, hope, and justice. It should be normal for people to live lovingly and respectfully with one another without any prejudice. 

Khushnooma Italia, Field Product Manager, Marketing (Mumbai, India) 

Equality and inclusion go a long way in the sustainable development of a society, gender equality being an important part of it. There are so many instances in history where women, if given the right opportunity, matched or even exceeded the performance of their male counterparts. Women are rightly believed to be emotionally, socially, and intellectually more stable. As the saying goes, there is a woman behind every successful man – which is a testament to the fact that men also need the strength of women to be successful. So, on this Women’s Day, let’s celebrate the ‘Woman’ and all her amazing attributes!!

Melissa Schwartz, Associate Director | US Sales, Quality Systems (Michigan)

True equality and inclusion in the workplace to me mean women's careers thrive, bias is minimized, and mentoring and guidance are the norms. It's when you don't notice you are the only woman in the room and we see equal gender representation throughout all levels of the organization. 

Catalina Escalante, Director, Channel Sales (Switzerland) 

Increasingly there is a need for diversity of thought and approach in business to be able to adapt to ever changing global economic climate and political change. We need inclusiveness that enables more voices the opportunity to speak to specific experiences and expertise. Much like how diversity in genetics enables different capabilities and talents, women in leadership will do the same and insure the next generation of business and social wellbeing.   

Lucia Espejel, Field Product Manager, Marketing (Mexico) 

The possibility of participating in all areas of scientific and corporate work where the talent of women is fully recognized. 

Eva Harris, IT Manager (Hercules, CA)  

True equality is not less, not more, but the same. 50% representation in every business, board of directors, and branch of government. Except for bodily autonomy – that is 100% ours. 

Chad Ng, Segment Manager, Marketing (Singapore)

To me, true equality and inclusion for women is when women are given what we need or require to access the same opportunities or to achieve the same success/goals as our counterparts.

Catalina Esteban-Christen, Associate Director, Marketing (Benicia, CA) 

As a Latino woman, true equality and inclusion means that I am valued and recognized by my contributions to the company regardless of my background. 

Jeannette Nelson, Sr. Engineer, Digital Biology (Boulder, CO) 

Equality and inclusion will have been achieved when we no longer feel the need to ask this question and can instead revel in the opportunity provided to all. 

Bio-Rad is committed to building a diverse and inclusive work culture for everyone in our company. In 2022, Bio-Rad launched a Women's Employee Resource Group to support women at Bio-Rad and create awareness around issues they face. To learn more, click here. 

Interested in joining our team? See our open positions.