Memphis at Work: Meridian Bioscience

Meridian Bioscience is a modern, fully integrated life science company that develops a variety of innovative products that aid the advancement of diagnostic testing worldwide.

Memphis is home to part of the Life Science division, which handles much of the organization’s development and manufacturing.

The Memphis site—much like the city—is home to a workforce that represents differences in cultures, backgrounds, education, and viewpoints. Diversity is celebrated and valued.

Meridian Bioscience values employees and supports work-life balance. Team members grow their families while building their careers.

The opportunities are as diverse as the workforce. In addition to product development and manufacturing, Meridian Bioscience has staff in product sales, marketing, and distribution at the Memphis site. Employees come from across the country, relocating for new opportunities and professional growth.

Diversity among employees helps drive innovation, efficiency, and incorporates new viewpoints. This is crucial to Meridian Bioscience’s growing product lines and fosters an environment that drives creativity, enthusiasm, and collaboration.

Meridian Bioscience

Year Founded: 1977
Number of Employees: 700
Industry Sector: Diagnostics, Life Sciences

“Employees can learn a variety of techniques, methods, and approaches while also learning good manufacturing practices.” – Elizabeth Cleverdon, PhD, Scientist, Technical Operations

“Meridian Bioscience was the next step in my career progression after completing four years of postdoctoral training at St. Jude,” said Elizabeth Cleverdon, a PhD scientist in Technical Operations. “At Meridian Bioscience, I apply my training for real-world applications and help develop products for diagnostics.”

Employees can learn a variety of techniques, methods, and approaches while also learning good manufacturing practices.

“There is also an opportunity to share previous knowledge with the team,” Cleverdon said. “I did not bring a spouse to Memphis when I came to St. Jude, but I found my spouse here. The variety of industries, including life science and biotechnology, makes Memphis a perfect location to lay down roots.”

The Memphis metropolitan area has more than 1 million people, but many say it has a small-town feel. Meridian Bioscience reflects this, with its global footprint and a commitment to an employee-friendly environment where everyone is engaged and appreciated.

Meridian Bioscience focuses on employees and being a leader in environmentally friendly product manufacturing, reducing diagnostic industry waste, and gaining accreditation for its efforts.

Meridian Bioscience exemplifies a company that reaches its goals while also supporting its employees, their careers, and the community.