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Management doesn't care about Glassdoor - Operator Azenta Life Sciences Employee Review

1.0
Jun 25, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

The people in my team and those supporting us in the field. My direct manager. Get a coffee van every now and again when we're good.

Cons

Significant leadership disconnect from general staff. Megalomania at top seats and fear throughout lower leadership leading to blind following of bad instruction from above. We had a monthly, global meeting where our leaders took a question on our terrible Glassdoor rating. Their response was that the people commenting here were passive detractors and probably don't raise problems with their managers and they probably aren't the right fit for the job here. I couldn't believe they actually said it. Basically "if you have a complaint or a concern, go work somewhere else" was the message. After all these staff cuts and leaning out, it's understandable that some people get frustrated, and not everyone has a manager they can approach or who will pass the message on, but to ignore those who write it here shows the contempt senior leaders have for their staff. I was on the fence about writing a review but not anymore. My manager knows how I feel. Up to him if he doesn't take it higher because he's afraid of his manager.

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5.0
Jun 3, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

I like the company and my job. Our team is great, leadership is supportive. The office is really nice. It is a good job

Cons

Nothing really important to mention.

4.0
Apr 9, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Collaboration: The cross-functional collaboration here is genuinely one of the stronger aspects of working at Azenta. Whether you're working across departments or geographies, people are generally willing to show up and work through problems together. It doesn't feel siloed the way a lot of companies do. Culture: The culture feels human. People actually seem to care about each other, which isn't something you can say everywhere. There's a level of psychological safety that makes it easier to speak up, take initiative, and do good work without constantly watching your back. Leadership: Leadership is visible and accessible in a way that's not always the case at companies this size. There's a genuine effort to communicate direction and keep people informed, and you can tell the people at the top actually care about the mission.

Cons

Compensation & Benefits: Compensation and benefits haven't kept pace with the market. For the level of skill and experience the company expects, the total package doesn't always reflect that. If you're coming from a larger org or comparing offers, it can be a sticking point. Onsite Presence: The expectation around onsite presence feels out of step with where the industry has landed post-pandemic. Flexibility is limited, and for roles where remote work is fully viable, the requirement to be in the office regularly doesn't always have a clear business justification. IT Equipment: You don't get much say in your hardware or software setup. For people who do their best work with specific tools or have preferences around operating systems and devices, the one-size-fits-all IT approach can be a real friction point, especially in roles that are heavily computer-dependent.

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