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  1. April 11, 2024

    Guess That Bug - Lab Week 2024 Contest

    Welcome to Lab Week 2024 at Hardy Diagnostics, where we're kicking off the festivities with an exciting raffle contest like no other!

    Introducing "Guess That Bug," where participants get the chance to test their microbiology knowledge by identifying bacteria from macro images of colonies grown on petri dishes. Not only do correct guesses earn you entry into our daily raffle for a chance to win a Hardy swag bag, but one lucky winner at the end of the week will also snag a pizza party lunch for their laboratory! Get ready to showcase your microbiological expertise and join us in celebrating the incredible work of laboratory professionals everywhere.

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  2. February 22, 2024

    Empowering Young Minds: Local Elementary School Explores Microbiology with Hardy Diagnostics

    At Hardy Diagnostics, we believe in fostering a passion for science from a young age. Recently, our team had the privilege of visiting a local elementary school in Santa Maria, CA for an interactive and educational experience. The goal? To introduce budding scientists to the fascinating world of microbiology.

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  3. February 08, 2024

    Hardy Spotlight: Celebrating Women in Science at Hardy Diagnostics

    In honor of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science on February 11, we're thrilled to shine a spotlight on the exceptional women who contribute to the dynamic and innovative environment at Hardy Diagnostics. Join us as we celebrate the diverse talents, expertise, and passion of

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  4. January 18, 2022

    Hardy Diagnostics is featured on Manufacturing Marvels

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  5. October 07, 2020

    The humble beginnings of Hardy Diagnostics

    "Many people have asked me how I got started in business.

    First of all, you will need to know that our company, currently consisting of 430 co-workers, manufactures culture media that microbiologists use in the laboratory. Culture media is what we call the "bug food" that bacteria and fungi feast upon in order for microbiologists...

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  6. June 26, 2020

    Hardy Diagnostics in the News

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  7. September 04, 2019

    Hardy Diagnostics aboard the ISS!

    In total silence, a nearly 463 ton marvel is traveling at 17,000 miles per hour, but it garners little attention from those on Earth. In a modern age where...

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  8. July 29, 2019

    Inspiring the Next Generation of Scientists- Amelia's Story

    Hardy Diagnostics is proud not only to support global organizations and charities whose values mirror our own, but every once in a while we get the unique chance to make a direct impact on someone's life through giving.

    Recently, we were given that very opportunity when a young girl needed help with her science project. Her name shall...

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  9. June 12, 2019

    Fresh water brought to those in need.

    Hardy Diagnostics is proud to annual donate at least 1% of our earnings every year to charity. Our mission statement of "diagnosing and preventing disease" guides our company's every move and is often extended to the charities which we choose to support. We would like to take a moment to highlight one such organization, Lifewater.

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  10. November 07, 2018

    Hardy Diagnostics Celebrates Employee Ownership

    October was Employee Ownership Month. Hardy Diagnostics, a 100% Employee-Owned medical device company, is celebrating with activities throughout the month, culminating with a company-wide tri-tip barbecue on Halloween put on by the Vandenberg Air Force Base Non-Commissioned Officer Association (NCOA). Through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan, or ESOP, employees are granted stock in their company every...

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  11. January 24, 2017

    Fitting together like Puzzle Pieces!

    Great news from VWR's Americas Sales Conference. We are extremely proud to announce that Hardy Diagnostics was awarded the 2016 VWR Life Sciences Supplier of the Year Award!

    In 2013, Hardy Diagnostics signed an agreement with...

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  12. August 31, 2016

    Hardy Diagnostics Makes the Inc. 5000

    DSC_0037 Jay Hardy, President, and Kimball Lombardi, Director of Manufacturing

    Inc. Magazine has once again included Hardy Diagnostics in their list of 5,000 fastest growing private companies in the United States. Hardy Diagnostics is ranked 205th in the Health Industry.

    Inc.’s website states, “The 2016 Inc. 5000 are the superheroes of the U.S. economy. America’s fastest-growing priva...

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  13. December 14, 2015

    IQCP is here! Are you ready?

    January 2016 is right around the corner. While a new year always brings change, or at least the promise for change (I swear to make it to the gym for a change), this new year brings a critical change to clinical labs in the United States. Starting on the first of January, the Centers for Medical and Medicaid Services (CMS) will require clinical labs to revise their QC procedures on CLIA non-waived...

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  14. September 02, 2015

    Show Everyone You Have Culture...

    If you were on the internet a few months ago, then you more than likely saw this photo. The woman behind this image is Tasha Sturm, a Laboratory Technician for Cabrillo College and became, seemingly overnight, a sensation because of her love of microbiology. The image went viral on social media and news channels. Overnight, microbiology seemingly captured the attention of the world.  She took the...

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  15. August 20, 2015

    A Greener Culture

          Hybrid, Zero Emissions, Paperless: These, amongst others, are keywords that have become so woven into our daily vernacular that the very sight of them has almost become second nature. The movement to conserve energy or “Going Green” has been enjoying an all-time height of relevancy.  Environmental concerns such as climate change have become symbiotic with concerns from the scientific communi...

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