Great company - Scientist MilliporeSigma Employee Review

4.0
5 Jan 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Company is an international conglomerate and has acquired several smaller companies since I've been around. Lots of opportunities to learn and grow. Great benefits. Good work life balance, no stress. Managers are good for the most part. Colleagues range from wonderful folks whom you hang out with after work to toxic individuals you want to avoid. Company will be moving to a new site so it's exciting times. Overall...Great place to start your industry career! Highly recommend working here!

Cons

Management should empower lower level scientists to learn and grow. Allow them the flexibility and time to pursue growth opportunities. Actual promotions are rare unless there is a vacancy. You'll see people with little experience with big titles only bc they were at the right place and right time when the vacancies occurred.

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5.0
2 June 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

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
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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
Business outlook

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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