WINOOSKI VT, USA — BioTek President & CEO, Briar Alpert, has been nominated for a two-year term as ALDA’s Vice Chair – Chair Elect, and will assume the chairmanship following this term. The Analytical, Life Science & Diagnostics Association (ALDA) is the industry trade association for companies that develop and supply life science, analytical and diagnostics products and services. Briar Alpert has been a member of the ALDA Board of Directors since 2007.

Mr. Alpert received his BS in Mechanical Engineering and Masters in Business Administration from the University of Vermont in 1983 and 1993 respectively. He Joined BioTek Instruments in 1986 and has held numerous management positions in Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations and Marketing and Sales.

BioTek Instruments, Inc., headquartered in Winooski, VT, USA, is a worldwide leader in the design, manufacture, and sale of microplate instrumentation and software. These technologies are used to aid life science research, facilitate drug discovery, provide rapid and cost-effective analysis, and enable sensitive, accurate quantification of molecules across diverse applications. BioTek espouses a “Think Possible” approach that sets the tone for fresh ideas, unsurpassed customer service and original innovations. The company is frequently honored for local accomplishments and technological innovations, including Best Places to Work in Vermont, Frost & Sullivan North American New Product Innovation Award for Workflow Solutions in Life Sciences, SelectScience’s Drug Discovery Product of the Year – Scientists’ Choice Award, and a Silver Edison Award for the Cytation Cell Imaging Multi-Mode Reader.