Don't work here - Validation Engineer MilliporeSigma Employee Review

1.0
29 Mar 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Not many pros other than its a good place to get your foot in the door for some experience (rather bad experience) but I would not plan on staying long. 401k match is 6%.

Cons

I would avoid the Cherokee site in St. Louis. The quality and employee management systems here are terrible. They do not train employees because the turnover rate is high so you will be thrown in the fire and have to figure everything out on your own. The consequence of this is everything is never done right and always creates a lot of problems. The culture here is very unprofessional and high schoolish. People are clique and competitive and don't work as a team. People will throw someone under the bus to get promoted or to look good. Management does not care about employees they pick a few favorites and give them all the career development. One of the managers there would go around and bully people and be utterly disrespectful and run people down. Because they treat employees badly nobody cares about the company or doing things right here and it is just a never ending cycle. Human resources is also very unprofessional here and if you have a problem they don't care about it regardless of what it is. Go work somewhere else.

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5.0
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Pros

Great place to work at and loved the environment

Cons

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MilliporeSigma Response
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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
Recommend
CEO approval
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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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