Quidel is dedicated to offering competitive benefits to employees. These benefits are designed to offer employees a menu of options so that each employee may select benefits most meaningful to his/her personal situation.

Our employees located in California may participate in a Point-of-Service plan where they have the option to access an HMO, PPO, or Out-of-Network benefit. For employees located out of California, a PPO plan is available. Both plans have prescription coverage, chiropractic and mental health benefits. Employees pay a small portion of premiums. Family and domestic partner coverage is available and all coverage is effective on the first day of employment. Coverage is available to regular employees working 20 hours or more.

Quidel has two choices of dental coverage, available at no additional premium cost to employees. Our dental plan includes orthodontia benefits.

Our vision plan allows employees to access a network or non-network benefit. The following services are covered once every 12 months: eye examination and lenses. Frames are covered once every 24 months.

Quidel's Savings and Retirement Plan (401k) gives employees the opportunity to invest for their future by allowing contributions to a variety of funds on a tax-deferred basis. To maximize an employee's retirement savings, Quidel matches a percentage of employee contributions. The maximum deferral amount an employee is allowed is governed by IRS regulations. This program allows for loans up to 50% of the account balance and for early withdrawals for hardships as defined by the plan.

In order to protect an employee not able to work due to injury or illness, Quidel provides the following income replacement coverages; Paid Time Off (non-exempt employees), Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability and Workers Compensation (for work incurred injuries).

All Quidel employees receive a Basic Life/AD&D benefit upon hire. An Optional Life Benefit is also available for employees, their spouse, and dependent(s).

Upon meeting certain eligibility requirements, Quidel employees are eligible to participate in an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. This plan allows employees to share in the success of the company by purchasing discounted stock through payroll deductions.

This program allows for deductions on a pre-tax basis to pay for certain healthcare and dependent care expenses.

Employees start accruing vacation hours upon hire. Accrual rates are based upon an employee's status (full or part-time) and years of service.

Quidel observes 10 paid holidays each calendar year.

All Quidel employees and members of their households are eligible to utilize a confidential Employee Assistance Program to access a variety of services including counseling and referrals to financial/legal resources.