St Louis manufacturing - Scientist MilliporeSigma Employee Review

2.0
Aug 17, 2017
Recommend
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Pros

Merck KGaA is trying to make changes in the culture like stressing development and lateral job moves, employee engagement

Cons

Merck culture is 180 degrees from Sigma, which it acquired. Lots of empty words to employees about development and engagement with no implementation and no oversight, since all the line management is legacy Sigma. Development is only for a special 5% or fewer of the employees.

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5.0
Jun 2, 2026
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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
Jun 15, 2026
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Pros

Some managers were exceptional mentors and played a significant role in my professional growth. Good benefits and a reasonable severance package during workforce reductions. Opportunities to work on large-scale marketing initiatives and collaborate with experience professionals across the organization and globe.

Cons

Advancement opportunities often felt inconsistent and lacked any transparency. Leadership frequently emphasized data-driven decision making, but business decisions did not always appear to align with the metrics being presented. The company appeared hesitant to embrace emerging technologies and AI-driven approaches, limiting innovation in multiple areas. Job security is uncertain, and organizational changes occur frequently with little warning. Management quality varied significantly, While some leaders were outstanding, others struggled with communication, strategic direction, and people management. Career growth seemed to depend heavily on organizational politics and alignment with leadership rather than solely on measurable performance.

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