SEC Contract Filing

Filing Date: 2015-06-03

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<P STYLE="margin: 0; text-align: right"><B>Exhibit 10.1</B></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify">6 November 2012</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">Leon Richards</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">55 Old West Mountain Road</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">Ridgefield, CT 06877</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0">Dear Mr. Richards:</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0pt 0; text-align: justify">This offer supersedes all previous offers.
On behalf of Transgenomic, Inc., I am pleased to offer you the position of Corporate Controller. Compensation for the position
consists of a base salary, variable compensation plan, and health and welfare benefits. The details of the offer include:</P>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0.25in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.25in">&bull;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">The base salary will be $7,291.67 per semi-monthly pay period. This is a full-time exempt position.</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0.25in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.25in">&bull;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">A bonus opportunity of 25% of salary for meeting the corporate objectives as defined by the Board
of Directors.</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0.25in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.25in">&bull;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">50,000 incentive stock options subject to the approval of the Compensation Committee of the Board
of Directors. Stock options are issued the first day of the quarter following your hire date, January 1<SUP>st</SUP>. Stock options
carry a 3 year vesting schedule.</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0.25in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.25in">&bull;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">In the event that, during the term your employment, Transgenomic, Inc. is acquired or merged into
another entity, Transgenomic, Inc. will honor a severance payment in the event that your position was eliminated provided the position
elimination occurs within six (6) months of the acquisition. The severance payment will be paid equal to the amount of your than
current annual base salary for a period of six (6) months and will be subject to applicable income tax withholding consistent with
the normal payroll practices.</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0.25in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.25in">&bull;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">The severance payment will not be made if you are terminated for &ldquo;Just Cause&rdquo; being
defined as any criminal act (felony) being committed, if there is a an act of fraud or dishonesty toward the Company, willful refusal
to perform or substantial disregard of the duties properly assigned, significant violation common law or a material violation,
or intentionally takes any other action materially detrimental to the best interest of the Company</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0.25in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.25in">&bull;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">A comprehensive benefits program offered to fulltime employees: medical, dental, vision, life insurance,
and disability coverage. Benefits for yourself and your eligible dependents begin the first of the month following your hire date.</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0.25in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.25in">&bull;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">The 401(k) retirement plan and matching contributions begin the first day of each month.</TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD STYLE="width: 0.25in"></TD><TD STYLE="width: 0.25in">&bull;</TD><TD STYLE="text-align: justify">10 paid holidays per year.</TD></TR></TABLE>

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