Pros
Coworkers are wonderful. The environment in the extraction and analytical departments is overall relaxed and accepting. Being able to listen to music and and have open dialogue with coworkers is a plus. This work is incredibly important. Explanations for situations are heard and respected.
Cons
More PTO than other places in U.S. but behind the times compared to other companies and countries. Strict PTO usage, must meet precisely 40 hrs. a week or else PTO gets taken to compensate; however overtime during the same period does not get counted towards an under-40-hour week. People working schedules different than M-F 9-5 sometimes get forced to use PTO during major holidays. Winter weather hazards are taken as PTO or come in at your own risk; company will shut down and not compensate pay most of the time. Workers comp is tricky and hard approved. A physically demanding job, barely any time or space to sit, take breaks, and take a full lunch; prepare to stand stationary for a majority of the day. Organization and storage is a mess. Some health, safety, accessibility concerns ignored. Very money oriented for upper management at expense of lower-tier employees: inflation is currently 9%, clients are being charged an energy and inflation surcharge of 7.5%, but lab employees received a raise of 3% or less. Many conversations and goals get forgotten. I have heard nothing but sub-par things about the high-sitting people at the company. The LEAN program is draining and mostly unhelpful. Continuous improvement is forced. Barely any accessibility accompidations if you are physically disabled or have mental conditions.