Not a bad place as a first job - Chemical Technician MilliporeSigma Employee Review

1.0
Jul 21, 2017
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Company tries to avoid layoffs during slow periods by reassigning employees to other departments.

Cons

The 24/7 shift rotation is hard on employees, and management expects workers to maintain the same pace as they would for an 8 hour shift. Employees were expected to use vacation to attend company functions if they were scheduled to work during that time.

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5.0
Jun 2, 2026
Recommend
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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
Jul 15, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

A strong entry-level opportunity that allowed me to build a solid foundation in the biotechnology industry. I appreciated the job stability, benefits, and structured work environment. The position also gave me valuable experience working in a regulated laboratory, following SOPs, maintaining accurate documentation, and contributing to the safety testing of biologics and vaccines.

Cons

One challenge of the Associate Scientist role was that advancement became limited after reaching a certain level unless a higher-level position became available. The work could also involve long or unpredictable hours because some assays had strict timelines and could not always be paused. At times, overtime was restricted even when an assay required additional attention, which made scheduling and workload management more difficult.

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