"I have been surprised, in a very positive way," she said. "Lincoln is a very nice place to live, and LI-COR is a very nice place to work."
She added that co-workers have been very helpful, willing to share ideas and help out however they can. That's a very different picture than she expected.
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What she most appreciates about the company, though, is "how they go out of their way to make employees feel good and feel appreciated," she says. "I have worked at several different places, and this is very special."
"People are willing to give back, because of that. You don't feel pressured, but you just feel like, 'Okay, I can do that.'"
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Learning new disciplines is just fine with this engineer. "For me, changes in the job are a challenge, but it's what I like. The job was interesting because it changed all the time."
Through all of this change, there have been several constants - flexibility is one, and also the company's policy of providing top-quality tools and equipment as needs changed.
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The country's economic situation revealed an openness among the management team that this 13-year veteran of LI-COR Biosciences finds encouraging. Employee forum meetings earlier this year involved everyone in the company. "It was 'here's where we are now, here are the issues, here are some things we may have to face.' And they asked for input and ideas from all of us. That's very unique." ...Read More
This former high school science teacher changed careers two years ago when she came from head of the classroom to LI-COR Biosciences. The technical sales analyst for LI-COR's Environmental product line says the transition was made easy for her. "I was given the time and the resources to learn the instruments and procedures at my own pace, and in the way that works best for me," she says. ...Read More
New hires at LI-COR can expect to jump right into projects and to immediately put to use the skills they've acquired in their education. Every project has its mundane aspects — laying groundwork, testing, creating a paper or electronic trail – but those tasks aren't automatically delegated to the "new" person. Everyone pitches in on all aspects of a project to reach an end goal. ...Read More
The job has brought out a new strength he didn't realize he had, that of teaching. "There are different skills that go into that," he says. "I've found that I really enjoy teaching people, and showing them how they can use the instrument better." He has also grown to appreciate the teamwork aspect of his job. As a researcher, especially a post-doc, there was little interaction with others, except his immediate supervisor, he says. ...Read More
After working in the corporate technology field before joining LI-COR, she is able to appreciate the difference. "Working here is so much different compared to working in corporate America. LI-COR focuses so much more on you as a person and your strengths." ...Read More
Coming from academia right after finishing his thesis, he experienced a smooth transition into industry at LI-COR. "LI-COR takes that academic environment where you are allowed to explore, learn, discover things, and it puts some structure to it. You are provided a very wide set of resources to learn." ...Read More
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LI-COR offers a unique opportunity for college students through our Career Development Program. The Career Development Program provides internship opportunities that involve students in real-world experience... Read More
— Bill Biggs,
LI-COR co-founder and president
Every day, on every continent, scientists seek answers to questions. When the questions concern global warming, plant biology, drug discovery, or genetic research, scientists rely on LI-COR to help them discover the answers.
"We have an extraordinary group of talented individuals who develop, manufacture, sell, and support research instruments that are truly unique," says Bill Biggs, LI-COR co-founder, chairman and president. "In such areas as global warming, crop science, and protein research, our instruments are at the cutting-edge of helping scientists solve the challenges that face humanity and our planet."
"The company is made up of a diverse collection of skills, including engineering, biology, chemistry, manufacturing, marketing, administration, and business. This too, is key to our success," says Biggs. "Our employees share a passion for our products. We take tremendous pride in the fact that scientists rely on our instruments to provide them information that is vital to their research."
LI-COR focuses on helping employees develop to their fullest potential and fosters professional growth by using a strengths-based approach to individual development. This ensures that employees have an opportunity to do what they do best every day. LI-COR uses the Gallup® Strengths-Based Organization model to help individuals discover and develop their specific strengths.
LI-COR is a global leader in the design, manufacture, and marketing of scientific instruments for plant biology, biotechnology, drug discovery, and environmental research. More than 30,000 customers in more than 100 countries use LI-COR instruments. In addition to its Lincoln, Nebraska headquarters, LI-COR has offices in Germany and the United Kingdom. The company also sells products through a global network of distributors.
LI-COR has an on-site Wellness Center with exercise equipment which is open for all employees to use. Our Wellness Program provides a quarterly health club/weight loss center reimbursement and incentives for tobacco cessation.
The Wellness and Safety Teams sponsor activities throughout each year to benefit employees and our local community. Recent events include:
LI-COR is committed to helping you use and develop your talents to their fullest potential. We help each individual develop to their fullest potential and foster individual growth by using a strengths-based approach to ensure that you have an opportunity to do what you do best everyday. LI-COR uses the Gallup® Strengths-Based Organization model to help individuals discover and develop their specific strengths.
LI-COR Biosciences is engaged in the design, manufacture and sale of high quality, innovative instruments, software, reagents, and integrated systems. These products and our technical support offer solutions and value for customers in plant biology, the life sciences, biotechnology, and environmental research at a fair profit for LI-COR.
We have an uncompromising dedication to integrity, moral principles, the intrinsic worth of individuals, and the value of relationships. We will strive to treat our coworkers, customers, distributors and vendors as we would want ourselves to be treated; that is, with the utmost honesty, fairness, and courtesy.
It has been our intention since the inception of LI-COR to employ the most conscientious, dependable, cooperative, productive, qualified, creative individuals possible. This has led to innovative, reliable and unique products that are appealing to customers, manufactured with efficiency and quality resulting in a fair profit. From this, it naturally follows that our people are our greatest asset and are valued as such.
Each individual's contribution is critical to meeting the customer's needs and achieving LI-COR's goals. Our customers are best served in the long run by fostering an atmosphere of putting others first. This requires teamwork, dedication, personal sacrifice, and innovative thinking with an attitude of "How can I help meet this customer's needs?" on the part of each employee.
It is our desire that through the collective efforts of our dedicated employees, LI-COR will develop and commercialize quality products which enable us to provide our employees with a long term future. We foster an atmosphere that encourages seeking God's guidance and help in the strategic planning and tactical execution processes within LI-COR. We entrust the results and future outcome of these efforts of LI-COR's dedicated employees to the Lord, using Proverbs 3:5,6 as an encouraging guideline for this approach - "Trust in the Lord with all your heart; and do not lean on your own understanding. In all ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight."
September 2001
Working for LI-COR means joining a dedicated team that shares a proud tradition. Everyone at LI-COR shares the goal to provide and continually improve innovative products and superior service.
LI-COR's commitment to quality includes an ongoing continuous improvement initiative and maintaining an ISO 9001 certification, which is a standard for quality management that is recognized worldwide.
Our ISO Quality Policy provides a concise perspective of the foundation of our approach to quality: High quality employees provide and continually improve innovative products and conscientious service to meet or exceed customer requirements.
People - Implement a talent-based strategy that aligns, honors, and develops individual gifts to attain sustained performance and maximize employee engagement.
Products and Services - Design and supply innovative and high quality products and services that provide lasting value to our customers.
Customer Loyalty - Efficiently provide products and services that meet or exceed our customers' expectations.
Business Partners - Collaborate with our international distributors, suppliers, and customers to ensure their success.
Financial Performance - Drive business growth strategies to achieve key operating plan metrics.
Sept 14, 2009: Children's Health Magazine named its top 100 places in America to raise a family. Lincoln is ranked #4 following Burlington, VT; Madison, WI; and Fargo, ND. The magazine conducted a statistical analysis of cities around the country using 30 factors parents consider vitally important including crime and safety, education, economics, housing, cultural attractions, and health.
Read More"The CDC's city-by-city report is based on annual health surveys. Residents were asked to rate their health as excellent, very good, good, fair, or poor. Topping the list was Lincoln, Neb., where 92.8% of residents say their health is good or better and only 7.2% report fair or poor health."
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