Why the animosity here? And to those that have posted constructive comments, my sincere appreciation. To reiterate, a recruiter called me about an open field position within the LSG. I have now been in various field-based positions for more than 15 years. For that reason, I first do some background research...and came across this thread. it is now quite obvious that one individual has WAY too much time on their hands....

For 11E or above, bonus can be 30% or even 80% of salary?

"Please, no need for snide comments, easily in the six figures, given that you are so interested...
You must be interviewing for a new CEO position then"

Please, no need for snide comments, easily in the six figures, given that you are so interested...
You must be interviewing for a new CEO position then

a recruiter called me about a LSG field position yesterday, pay seems decent....but this thread gives me second thoughts...

Having worked there for many years don't do it. LSG is full of people who are too fearful or lazy to work for a better company. There are some good, talented people, but not enough to turn the course of a doomed entity.

Please, no need for snide comments, easily in the six figures, given that you are so interested...

a recruiter called me about a LSG field position yesterday, pay seems decent....but this thread gives me second thoughts...

'pay seems decent'? 

You wouldn't be happening to be currently employed at MacDonald's are you?

"Agree -unfortunately NS does not care about this business and will continue to do nothing."
To the best interest for NS, perserve the current LSG status while seeking a buyer within a year is the least risky route.

a recruiter called me about a LSG field position yesterday, pay seems decent....but this thread gives me second thoughts...

Agree -unfortunately NS does not care about this business and will continue to do nothing.
The people you mention are so embedded in the company that a big house cleaning will cannot be done. I would agree that PC and BC need to be replaced with people from the outside. LC is a joke what does that guy do to earn his salary? Sign forms? Ramble incoherently at meetings? He seems to have plenty of time to walk around and socialize while the people who report to him actually work.

Just get rid of the following people:
PC-has he made plan since he's been in charge?
LC (in HR) a total tool that enables bad managers
RP leading LSD R&D into irrelevance
TS (in LSD) what exactly does he do?
Business development people (TM, GV) haven't accomplished anything, ever
all division managers
anyone hand-picked by BC (the VP) for key positions
NS should make everyone in LSG with pay grade higher than 11 justify their jobs and re-interview in order to keep them

"You must be referring to the JS "yes people" that he created before leaving."
LSD R&D as well. RP is still around though.

"they going down the toilet! it's not a innovative company, just keep copying other companies products! They laid off some good people and kept only the "YES" people"

You must be referring to the JS "yes people" that he created before leaving.

they going down the toilet! it's not a innovative company, just keep copying other companies products! They laid off some good people and kept only the "YES" people

How bad was the year for LSG? Let's see some numbers people.

I heard LSG did so bad last year that the meeting was only 2 days long and DH didn't have his usual private 'hospitality suite'. Is this true?

NASD sales meeting had no glamour or any cool extra outings, but what would you expect after a crappy year? Stop your moaning and go sell something.

When did they ever have 'glamour or any cool extra outings'? You must be one of those lifers who never worked anywher else

NASD sales meeting had no glamour or any cool extra outings, but what would you expect after a crappy year? Stop your moaning and go sell something.

Lame, as always. BC, PC, and DH are such dip sh@ts. With all the work that goes into creating a sales meeting you would think that these tools would show some leadership and make it worthwhile.

So how was the NASD sales meeting?

"If only LSG would lay off some of the incompetents. There's enough of them. who would you like to see go?"

Get rid off ALL above or at 11E. There will be just a few exceptions of incompetence.

If only LSG would lay off some of the incompetents. There's enough of them. who would you like to see go?

Did lsg make plan or not? How about US LSG?

"Happy new year" layoff at hercule in early Jan?

Very close to making plan for Q4.

is it going to be a merry xmas? will lsg make plan?

Doesn't look like it, even after the free shipping gimmick

is it going to be a merry xmas? will lsg make plan?

LSG continues the slow decline into irrelevance. What should Bio-Rad do? Sell LSG? Slash unprofitable product lines and the people associated with?

Not going well for Q4. LSG in US started a free-shipping promotion in December to pull in as many dollars as possible. If it works they can look forward to another hole to dig out of Q1 of 2010.

rumor has it the list for layoffs has been made and will happen before the end of the year

"Clowns to the left of me, jokers to the right; here I am stuck in the middle with you"

Nice thing about BioRad LSG management: they are keep fighting with each other, while forget to lay-off employees for months now!!!

Q4 is probably not going that well since nobody wants to post how they are doing.

So how's Q4 going?

So how's Q4 looking?

how are q4 sales? are the numbers that grim that there will be layoffs before end of year?

who will get the empty position on the board of directors? I bet JG and BC are both angling for it

"so what's SC doing now? I thought he was next in line?"
SC the ladies man left for Foster City pastures
SC the leprechaun was JS's chosen one but now that JS is gone (by choice?) he doesn't have as much clout.

SC quited last month.
Wondering who will take over his ladies left at BioRad.
For his latest employer, the reference for him is: BioRad's version of Tiger wood. (he is as good as Tiger on entertaining side, but as imcompetent as other BioRad managers on business side)

TT from process chrom group is now BUM

so what's SC doing now? I thought he was next in line?

he's wanted that job for at least 5 years. Have at ye TT!

TT came in from marketing manager, correct?

TT has his work cut out for him with the morale and financial mess that JS left behind

TT from Process is not a bad manager and has a proven track record within process!

TT from process chrom group is now BUM

so who's BUM now that JS is gone?

"Still not up to date with information, my friend...Ask you colleagues from NASD how many ProteOns we sold in USA Vs China....Talking with some knowledge will help...."

Still is a negative profit product. Bet you don't have a rebuttal for that.
You also didn't address the quality issue.

Still not up to date with information, my friend...Ask you colleagues from NASD how many ProteOns we sold in USA Vs China....Talking with some knowledge will help....

"you wish.....
ProteOn is doing great in 2010 with more than 30% growth and resonating in the field. Maybe you are not up to date with what is going on in our company...:

struck a nerve evidently. it only took three years to resonate in the field and continues to be negative on the bottom line. still a money loser for LSG
quality still sucks too
and can't sell to US pharma only China

"you wish.....
ProteOn is doing great in 2010 with more than 30% growth and resonating in the field. Maybe you are not up to date with what is going on in our company..."

So SELDI will be kicked out this time?
Is repair stiil costs a lot for every Proteon unit sold?

you wish.....
ProteOn is doing great in 2010 with more than 30% growth and resonating in the field. Maybe you are not up to date with what is going on in our company...

Heard pfd has new division mgr now that JS is gone. Who is it and what do people think of him?