Pros
I have worked for Millipore and EMD Millipore for over 15 years. Very competitive benefits and salaries. Still offer a bonus when company meets target. You will not be disappointed in this area. The people that I work with are wonderful. The culture is definitely now one of a big company. Personal growth is very important and expected, but you must be motivated to drive this for yourself. This is not a company that holds your hand. I have changed my career path within EMD Millipore and was supported 100% EMD Millipore is evolving and looks like it plans to continue to evolve to support the market it serves. For the most part, the work "in the trenches" has not changed. Facilities are well-kept and comfortable.
Cons
Millipore used to be a more "family-oriented" company with more options for a better "work-life" balance, such as, job-sharing, part-time positions, 4-day work weeks, even on-site childcare, etc. These options have been almost completely eliminated over the years and are only decreasing within EMD Millipore. You must be ready to embrace change. This company has been evolving over the past ten years, non-stop. It is a significant challenge to keep up with the changes.. Quality may have suffered a bit due to this. Expect to adhere to many policies and have many restrictions (since Merck has taken over there are many more 'rules"). The leadership has become very impersonal.
