Bothell based BioLife Solutions, Inc. announced today that it has been named by Seattle Business Magazine as one of the best places to work in Washington state.

BioLife Solutions is a developer, manufacturer and marketer of proprietary clinical grade hypothermic storage and cryopreservation freeze media for cells and tissues, and contract aseptic media manufacturer.

This competition salutes Washington companies setting the standard for leadership, strong benefits, ideal work environment, innovative training, happiest employees and more. Winners were recognized at an awards dinner held on June 20 at the Westin Hotel in Seattle.

“Our entire team is very honored and proud to receive this recognition,” said BioLife Solutions CEO Mike Rice. “It is gratifying to see our people and special corporate culture acknowledged within the Washington state business community. We have built a very solid, high performance team that is the single greatest contributor to the success BioLife has achieved since the Company relocated to Bothell in early 2007. I’m honored to have the opportunity to lead such a dedicated and capable team.”

In 2012, BioLife doubled revenue from 2011, doubled the size of its workforce to nearly 30 team members and firmly established its products as best in class, clinical grade biopreservation storage and freeze media for cells, tissues, and organs.

Shares of the Company have recently traded at nearly ten times above a previous low price set in January 2011.

“BioLife is a very special place to work,” said Rice. “A requirement for teamwork and open and honest communication is a hallmark of our merit-based culture and a foundational principal

of my management philosophy.”

For the complete list of winning companies, please visit: http://seattlebusinessmag.com