CSL Plasma reviews

3.0

42% would recommend to a friend

(2,127 total reviews)
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46% approve of CEO

45% positive business outlook

CSL Plasma has an employee rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars, based on 2,127 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The CSL Plasma employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology industry (3.5 stars).

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2K reviews
3.0
May 14, 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

CSL Plasma offers a pathway for swift career advancement, providing employees with opportunities to move up the ranks rapidly. This can be particularly appealing for ambitious individuals looking to progress in their careers quickly. Additionally, the company's commitment to professional development and training programs equips employees with valuable skills and knowledge to excel in their roles and beyond

Cons

It's essential to acknowledge that working at CSL Plasma can be physically and mentally demanding. The nature of the job often entails long hours and hard work, which can be challenging for some individuals to manage. While the potential for career growth is significant, it's important for employees to consider the toll that the demanding workload may take on work-life balance and personal well-being

2.0
Jun 21, 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

the benefits are good and the employees are nice

Cons

csl will overwork you and expect you to work longer than you are scheduled. the phleb full time position is only $14.68 an hour. you are required to work every other weekend. shifts are around 8 hours with an unpaid hour lunch with two 15 min breaks. but our location only got one break. your breaks and lunches are not a priority. if you are closing, your lunch will be an hour into your shift. (your shift starts at 1:00 and you take your lunch at 2:00) weekends you work 10 hour days with only a 30 min lunch and maybe a break. the company has a strict attendance policy and will not give you any exceptions, even if it’s not your fault. you are expected to get every venipuncture correct. every stick is counted for and they keep track of every milliliter of plasma you lose. even if the donation has to end due to reasons that are out of your control, it will still be count against you. most of the donors are nice, but there are many donors who treat the employees badly or break the rules and they will only get a slap on the wrist. one of our employees passed away and there was no statement, no grief counseling, and we were expected to work like nothing happened. the company does not care about the well-being and health of their employees overall, this company will overwork you to the point of exhaustion and they see you as an expendable employee. do not work for them

2.0
Sep 8, 2022
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Pay at the management level is decent, especially for those who work their way up without college degrees. The health benefits are particularly good.

Cons

Not enough time in the world to explain. Every position working in the actual plasma centers is a level below torture. Center management gets sandwiched between corporate people who have no clue what actually goes on in the centers and extremely underpaid entry-level employees. My advice to anyone interesting in a job in one of these places: avoid management jobs at plasma centers as if it was the plague.

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