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Hamamatsu Corporation recognized in GenomeWeb's best places to work 2025
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Bridgewater, NJ – Hamamatsu Corporation was recognized in the 2025 Best Places to Work awards announced by GenomeWeb today.
GenomeWeb’s Best Places to Work honors workplaces within the life science research, diagnostics, and/or precision medicine markets that have created cultures that attract talent and develop employees.
This annual program highlights companies that are leading the way in fostering flexible, inclusive, and supportive work environments — whether through innovative policies, standout benefits, or a strong organizational culture.
At Hamamatsu, we foster a culture built on collaboration, scientific curiosity, and employee empowerment. Our teams thrive in an environment that encourages personal growth, embraces diverse perspectives, and supports work–life balance. Our Total Rewards package goes beyond salary to provide comprehensive health and dental benefits, wellness support to off-set gym costs, and fun community-building activities such as picnics, karaoke, and team lunches, Hamamatsu ensures every employee feels supported, connected, and empowered to thrive.
“The companies named to this year’s Best Places to Work list demonstrate a commitment to building and maintaining a strong workplace culture,’’ said Bernadette Toner, GenomeWeb Executive Editor. “We’re pleased to recognize them as top workplaces driving innovation in life science research, diagnostics, and precision medicine.”
"We are honored to be recognized as one of GenomeWeb’s Best Places to Work for 2025,” said Earl Hergert, President at Hamamatsu Corporation. “Our employees are at the heart of everything we do, and this award reflects our ongoing commitment to creating a workplace where people feel supported, inspired, and empowered to make an impact."
GenomeWeb partnered with Workforce Research Group, a research firm specializing in identifying great places to work, to conduct a two-part survey process of employers and their employees.
The first part consisted of evaluating each nominated company's workplace policies, practices, philosophy, systems, and demographics. This part of the process accounted for approximately 20 percent of the total evaluation. The second part consisted of an employee survey to measure the employee experience. This part accounted for approximately 80 percent of the total evaluation. The combined scores determined the top companies. For a complete list of the 2025 GenomeWeb Best Places to Work winners and profiles of the top firms across size categories, go to https://www.genomeweb.com/gw-best-places-to-work
About Hamamatsu Corporation
Hamamatsu Corporation is the North American subsidiary of Hamamatsu Photonics K.K. (Japan), a leading manufacturer of devices for the generation and measurement of infrared, visible, and ultraviolet light. These devices include photodiodes, silicon photomultipliers, photomultiplier tubes, scientific light sources, infrared detectors, image sensors, spectrometers, and cameras. The parent company is dedicated to the advancement of photonics through extensive research. This corporate philosophy results in state-of-the-art products which are used throughout the world in scientific, industrial, and commercial applications.
About GenomeWeb
GenomeWeb is an independent online news organization based in New York. Since 1997, GenomeWeb has served the global community of scientists, technology professionals, and executives who use and develop the latest advanced tools in molecular biology research, diagnostics, and precision medicine. GenomeWeb is a family brand of Crain Communications.
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