Hit or miss with management - QC Analytical Chemist Alcon Employee Review

2.0
Aug 12, 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Decent benefits Steady work Some good colleagues

Cons

12 hour shifts Nearly impossible to get prescription safety glasses It is NOT a "no retaliation culture" Management are either micromanagers or completely laissez-faire Bait and switch with the work assignments (be prepared to do A LOT of non-chemistry work) Initiative is punished The scientific method is ignored and using it is punished Promotions are based on DEI not experience, education, or seniority Favoritism is RAMPANT Big difference between benefits offered and benefits given (HR said unlimited time off, management said 15 days to include sick days - non-shift workers get 12 holidays and unlimited time off HR said shift differential, management said no shift differential, when I contacted HR about shift differential, I got laid off.) First freedoms are stripped at the door. Pay is barely average and no overtime Laziness is rewarded Safety is an afterthought

Explore other reviews about Alcon

5.0
Jun 18, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good pay and management they are calm and confident

Cons

Everything is good management is good no cons so far

3.0
Jun 28, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Everyone is super nice and willing to help.

Cons

Career development is slow depending on the department

See reviews by: Helpful|Rating|Date|All