don't do it - Research Associate Indigo Employee Review

1.0
24 July 2022
Recommend
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Pros

- fun coworkers - occasional free food

Cons

The work is very repetitive. You will likely run out of steam fast doing the amount of routine plating that is required. There are very few opportunities to branch out and learn new skills. The management is cartoonishly bad. The CEO reads from a script written by an assistant. The R&D department heads are unhappy people locked in a p*ssing contest to see who can curry more favor among senior leadership. I think a few of the scientists have some deep insecurities and need constant validation as being the smartest person in the room. They will likely throw you under the bus if anything goes wrong experiment-wise, but you won't get credit for things that work because you don't have a Ph.D. Honestly, you can probably find a better offer someplace else. Don't waste your time here.

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5.0
7 Apr 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Work 3 days a week, good team work, fast paced so the 12 hour shift flies by and you get to work to the top of your scope

Cons

Sickness grace isn’t the best

3.0
4 Jan 2026
Recommend
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Business outlook

Pros

Decent base salaries. Due to the company's structure and goal shifting, you get experience in a lot of different aspects of the company. Past non-negotiable goal milestones, there is some flexibility, you have the opportunity and freedom to make the job your own. Good work-life balance, and commendable company goals around sustainable ag etc. made working here stand out.

Cons

Raises and bonuses not given for several years due to company not reaching unattainable goals. Lots of turnaround from constant layoffs. During my time there, I had a new manager about every year. No clear goals, and when they are clear they constantly shift. It is hard to grow salary wise within the company, especially when money is tight. You will be able to get more responsibilities and learn new skills, but don't expect your pay to reflect this. Lots of financial mismanagement within the company causing current R&D funding and operations to be barely present.

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