Company: OPGN
Filing Date: 2025-08-21
Form Type: 10-K
Source: 0001829126-25-006628
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Company: OPGEN INC
Filing Date: 2025-08-21
Form: 10-K
Item: Item 1
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 are committed to building and sustaining a high-performance, mission-driven culture characterized by accountability, agility, and innovation. We aim to operate in a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment, with shared values centered around client success, technological excellence, and market integrity. We actively foster a workplace culture that supports diversity of thought, inclusivity, and international collaboration between our U.S. and Malaysian teams. We promote open communication, mutual respect, and continuous improvement across all areas of the business.

Compensation and Equity Incentives

To attract and retain top-tier talent, we offer market-competitive base salaries and a range of performance-linked incentives. These include annual bonuses aligned with individual and company objectives, as well as long-term equity compensation in the form of restricted stock units (RSUs) and stock options. We believe equity ownership aligns the interests of our employees with those of our shareholders and reinforces a long-term ownership mindset.

Training, Development, and Career Growth

We aim to invest in our employees’ growth and development through a combination of formal training programs, mentorship initiatives, and on-the-job learning opportunities. This includes internal knowledge-sharing sessions, access to professional development resources, and cross-border collaboration between our offices. We also provide support for continuing education and professional certifications relevant to our sector, including finance, technology, and compliance domains.

Workplace Culture and Inclusion

We are proud of the diverse backgrounds and perspectives represented across our team. As a cross-border organization with employees in both the U.S. and Malaysia, we actively promote inclusion, equal opportunity, and multicultural engagement. Our hiring and development practices are designed to be merit-based, free from discrimination, and supportive of a diverse workforce reflective of the global markets we serve.

Health, Wellness, and Work-Life Balance

We recognize that employee wellbeing is essential to long-term organizational success. We support our team’s physical health, mental wellness, and work-life balance through flexible remote work arrangements, comprehensive paid time off policies, and regular wellbeing check-ins. In addition, we benchmark our healthcare offerings annually to ensure they remain competitive and responsive to employee needs. We continue to prioritize mental health awareness and wellness communication through internal channels.

Employee Engagement and Communication

We maintain frequent communication with our employees through team meetings, performance reviews, and internal updates. Employee feedback is encouraged and incorporated into decision-making processes where appropriate. Regular engagement initiatives, both virtual and in-person, help strengthen team cohesion and alignment with the Company’s mission and goals.

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