MICROBIOLOGICS RECOGNIZED AS A 2025 TOP WORKPLACE IN MINNESOTA

St. Cloud, Minnesota, USA (June 2025) - Microbiologics, Inc., a global leader in biological controls and contract laboratory testing, has been recognized as a 2025 Top Workplace in Minnesota by the Star Tribune. This recognition is based entirely on employee feedback and highlights Microbiologics’ continued commitment to creating a purpose-driven, people-first culture. The full list of honorees is available at StarTribune.com.

The Top Workplaces program recognizes standout organizations across Minnesota that foster employee engagement, satisfaction, and a healthy workplace culture. The results are drawn from a confidential, third-party survey measuring key drivers of workplace excellence including connection, alignment, and support. More than 2,100 organizations were invited to participate this year.

“We’re proud to be named a Top Workplace because it reflects what our team members experience and value every day,” said Kristen Knox, Chief Executive Officer at Microbiologics. “We work hard to build a culture where people are empowered, heard, and inspired by the mission we share: advancing a safer, healthier world.”

With nearly 300 employees in Minnesota and additional locations across the United States and Germany, Microbiologics continues to expand its impact in the life sciences while staying rooted in a people-first culture that values teamwork, bold thinking, and genuine care. The company’s ongoing focus on employee development, wellbeing, and flexibility has earned recognition from both team members and industry peers.

ABOUT MICROBIOLOGICS, INC.

Microbiologics, a Granite Partners company, serves laboratories worldwide with user-friendly biological controls and contract laboratory testing services. Its infectious disease controls help clinical laboratories ensure diagnostic accuracy, while its microbiological quality controls support the safety of medicines, water, food, and personal care products. Through its microbiology and virology contract testing services, Microbiologics helps bring new medicines, vaccines, and diagnostics from development to reality. Headquartered in St. Cloud, Minnesota, Microbiologics is known for its collaborative, mission-focused culture.

ABOUT GRANITE EQUITY PARTNERS

Granite Partners is a private investment firm that governs and grows companies in Greater Minnesota. As stewards, Granite Partners create value for all stakeholders through our investing, financing, board governance, and recruiting and development activities. See Granite.com.