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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterWomen at Quidel have rated Compensation, Perks And Benefits, and Team as the highest categories they have scored
Quidel employees are -48% more likely to recommend Quidel as a great place to work
| 19% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 14% | Passives |
| 67% | Detractors |
Working at Quidel is rated below average by 47 employees, across various culture dimensions. Quidel employees rate Compensation highest among all categories, and think that Leadership and CEO Rating have the most room for improvement, putting Quidel’s culture in the Bottom 20% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 20% compared to other companies in San Diego. See below in detail how working at Quidel was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Quidel is rated D
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Quidel ranks in the Bottom 20% of other companies on Comparably with 501-1,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterOut of 25 Quidel employee reviews, 65% were positive. The remaining 35% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Quidel improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 65% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 35% |
What is the best part about your compensation package?PTO package is quite good.
What do you like best about the leadership team?They seem relatively transparent in their dealings.
What are some of the best things about your team?We can work together to solve issues
What would you improve about your company's interview process?Ask more questions about honesty
What would you improve about your company's interview process?Interviewing should be done by upper leadership
What does the leadership team need to get better at?Giving breaks and being fair
Quidel Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the development, manufacture, and marketing of point-of-care (POC)
| Headquarter | 10165 McKellar Court San Diego, CA United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.quidel.com |
| Founding Date | 1979 |
| Tel | 8585526432 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | QDEL |
Quidel competitors include Abbott, Luminex Corporation, and Alere. Quidel ranks 3rd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Quidel compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
47 employees at Quidel have reviewed Quidel across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 47 Quidel employees give their leadership a grade of D-, or Bottom 10% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Quidel are not very pleased with their total compensation at Quidel, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Quidel are generally satisfied with their team. 47 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C-. Less than half believe the meetings at Quidel are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Quidel believe the environment at Quidel is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Quidel is extremely fast. About 75% of the employees at Quidel work 8 hours or less, while 5% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Quidel are dissatisfied, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in San Diego about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. San Diego employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 74% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
At this moment no Quidel employees have provided insight into whether or not they clearly understand Quidel's KPIs and OKRs.
Douglas’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Douglas in the Bottom 10% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 10% compared to CEOs of all other companies in San Diego. Douglas Bryant’s employees rank Quidel in the Bottom 40% for Compensation, in the Bottom 40% for Environment, and in the Bottom 35% for Retention. When compared to Quidel’s competitors, Douglas Bryant ranks below both Luminex Corporation CEO Nachum Shamir and Abbott CEO Robert Ford.
The Quidel Executive Team is rated a “D” and led by CEO Douglas Bryant, Chief technology Officer Tom Foley, and Senior Vice President Operations Anthony Reisig
Douglas Bryant CEO / President
Douglas Bryant serves as the CEO / President of Quidel.
Tom Foley Chief technology Officer
Tom Foley serves as the Chief technology Officer of Quidel.
Anthony Reisig Senior Vice President Operations
Anthony Reisig serves as the Senior Vice President Operations of Quidel. Anthony started at Quidel in Aug of 2018.... read more
Kristin Caltrider Vice President, Finance
Kristin Caltrider serves as the Vice President, Finance of Quidel. Kristin started at Quidel in Jun of 2014. Kristin... read more
Tamara Ranalli Vice President Marketing
Tamara Ranalli serves as the Vice President Marketing of Quidel. Tamara started at Quidel in Oct of 2017. Tamara... read more
Jason McClure Vice President Research And Development
Jason McClure serves as the Vice President Research And Development of Quidel. Jason started at Quidel in Apr of 2018.... read more
Griff Danheim Specialty Markets Director
Griff Danheim serves as the Specialty Markets Director of Quidel.
Michael Abney SVP Distribution Strategy
Michael Abney serves as the SVP Distribution Strategy of Quidel.
Mike Abney SVP Distribution & Channel Strategy
Mike Abney serves as the SVP Distribution & Channel Strategy of Quidel.
How much do people at Quidel get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Quidel is $111,481, or $53 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $112,953, or $54 per hour.
At Quidel, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $222,479 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $43,401 annually. Average Quidel salaries by department include: Sales at $134,706, Marketing at $116,048, IT at $89,326, and Product at $146,118. Half of Quidel salaries are above $112,953.
24 employees at Quidel rank their Compensation in the Bottom 40% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 72 ratings) while 24 employees at Quidel rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 30% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 24 ratings).
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| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $66k | $66k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $88k | $88k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $112k | $112k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $162k | $162k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $208k | $208k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $264k | $264k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $269k | $269k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Quidel across various culture dimensions.
Quidel PTO policy is a critical component of the benefits package offered to employees.

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In 2019, Quidel applied for 1 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
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What is Quidel address?
Quidel location is at 10165 McKellar Court
Who is the CEO of Quidel?
Quidel CEO is Douglas Bryant, their score by employees is 51
What is Quidel eNPS?
The eNPS for Quidel is -48
What is Quidel revenue?
Quidel revenue is $278M
What is the salary for Senior Product Manager in Quidel?
Senior Product Manager average salary in the US is 148k