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 are provided with comprehensive medical coverage, including 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 all regular, full-time employees.

Quidel has two choices of dental coverage and our dental plans include 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 IRS.

In order to protect an employee not able to work due to disability, Quidel provides the following income replacement coverages; Sick Leave (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 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.