Vice President of Human Resources Employment Agreement

MOLECULAR DEVICES LETTERHEAD]


July 25, 2000


Patricia C. Sharp 320 Harding Avenue Los Gatos, California 95032


Dear Pat:


Molecular Devices Corporation is pleased to confirm our verbal offer for the salaried, exempt position of Vice President of Human Resources. In this position you will report directly to me. This offer is contingent upon the successful completion of professional references and background check.


Your base salary will be $15,416.66 per month ($185,000.00 per annum) payable semi-monthly on the 15th and last day of each month. In addition, upon your start date with MDC you will receive a bonus of $25,000. Upon the completion of six (6) months satisfactory performance you will receive an additional $25,000. You will also receive all the employment benefits available to regular full-time employees of Molecular Devices.


As a member of the management staff, you will be eligible to participate in the 2000 MDC Executive Bonus Plan (bonus at Plan 40% prorated from time in position) ...