Great benefits, but promotions are hard to come by - Associate Scientist II MilliporeSigma Employee Review

4.0
7 May 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Great benefits - 5 weeks of PTO

Cons

Management tries its best to avoid promotions

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MilliporeSigma Response
1mo
Thank you for highlighting the benefits and our PTO offering. We also note your experience regarding career progression. Growth opportunities and transparent development conversations are important to our company, and we encourage employees to discuss aspirations and next steps with their manager and HR, and to use tools such as MyGrowth to make expectations and development plans visible. Your feedback is helpful as we continue working to ensure fair, clear processes for internal moves and promotions - as a current employee, we invite you to share these observations in our annual Employee Engagement Survey (EES).

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5.0
2 June 2026
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Pros

Great place to work at and loved the environment

Cons

No cons to think of since new to work

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MilliporeSigma Response
2w
It is great to hear that your first experience at our company has been so positive and that the environment has stood out to you. As you continue to settle in, we encourage you to use regular check-ins with your manager and the MyGrowth framework to shape your development and explore learning opportunities early on. Thank you for being part of the team, and for taking the time to share your feedback!
3.0
15 June 2026
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Pros

Some managers were exceptional mentors and played a significant role in my professional growth. Good benefits and a reasonable severance package during workforce reductions. Opportunities to work on large-scale marketing initiatives and collaborate with experience professionals across the organization and globe.

Cons

Advancement opportunities often felt inconsistent and lacked any transparency. Leadership frequently emphasized data-driven decision making, but business decisions did not always appear to align with the metrics being presented. The company appeared hesitant to embrace emerging technologies and AI-driven approaches, limiting innovation in multiple areas. Job security is uncertain, and organizational changes occur frequently with little warning. Management quality varied significantly, While some leaders were outstanding, others struggled with communication, strategic direction, and people management. Career growth seemed to depend heavily on organizational politics and alignment with leadership rather than solely on measurable performance.

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