Exhibit 10.36

                       [Kewaunee Scientific Letterhead]

September 17, 1996


Mr. D. Michael Parker
140 Colony Drive
Mooresville, NC  28115

     Re:  Employment Security Agreement

Dear Mike:

Recently, you had expressed concern about your job security, in the event of
Kewaunee being acquired by another company.  You have asked for special
consideration because when companies are acquired, the acquired company
frequently does not need "duplicate" positions such as yours.

Further, we recognize that Kewaunee's continued success depends, to a
significant degree, on the skill and competence of key managers such as
yourself.

Therefore, in consideration of your request for job security and your continued
employment, the Board of Directors has approved this employment agreement as
follows:

If the Company is acquired, and you are terminated without cause within two
years after the acquisition, the Company will pay you separation pay equal to
your then current base salary, for six months.  If you should obtain income from
another employer while receiving separation payments, any such payments from
Kewaunee will be reduced in like amount.

After any termination of employment, the separation payments will not continue
the employment relationship.  However, as long as you are receiving separation
payments, your health care coverage will continue per the plan document.

If you agree with the above employment security agreement, please sign below.

Sincerely,

/s/ Eli Manchester, Jr.

Eli Manchester, Jr.
President, Chief Executive Officer


Accepted:   /s/ D. Michael Parker
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                D. Michael Parker

Date:  9-17-96
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