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Ascend Performance Materials

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Laboratory Technician - Quality Assurance Analytical Chemist Ascend Performance Materials Employee Review

4.0
Nov 5, 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Ascend has a very competitive pay rate, and awards their employees with a low cost comprehensive health care program. They are committed to safety, and prove this by pointing out even the smallest safety hazards.

Cons

They require that you work a minimum of 12 hours shifts at a time on a swing shift schedule. This means that you work 12 hours on, 12 hours off for however many days your shift is designated that week. In the end, you work every possible shift in a month, and Ascend runs 24 hours a day 365 days a year. It leaves little time for family or basic life activities.

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5.0
Mar 12, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Really good culture with everyone

Cons

The company is not doing good financially

4.0
Jun 16, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

- 401k match is above industry standard - New CEO doing things differently. Seems to be working so far. - Refreshed focus on plant reliability - No longer going after pipe dream projects with no immediate benefits. - Good base pay

Cons

- Lots of turnover, doing more with less - Still recovering from CH11 - No real bonus in years

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