Affymetrix to Cut 38 Staffers as Restructuring Is Completed

May 27, 2009

NEW YORK (GenomeWeb News) – Affymetrix is laying off 38 employees at its West Sacramento, Calif., facilities as the firm completes a restructuring that it began in 2006.

The layoffs, scheduled to occur on July 6, were listed on the website of California's Employment Development Department.

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