WINOOSKI VT, USA — BioTek President & CEO, Briar Alpert, has been elected for a two-year term as ALDA’s Chairman by ALDA members.  The Analytical, Life Science & Diagnostics Association (ALDA) is the leading industry trade association for companies that develop and supply life science, analytical and diagnostics products and services. 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 distribution of innovative life science instrumentation. Our comprehensive product line includes cell imaging systems, microplate readers, washers, dispensers, automated incubators, stackers and pipetting systems. These products enable life science research by providing high performance, cost-effective analysis and quantification of biomolecules, biomolecular interactions and cellular structure and function across diverse applications. BioTek espouses a “Think Possible” approach that sets the tone for fresh ideas, unsurpassed customer service and original innovations.