Good for Gen X, not for Millenials - Anonymous employee Promega Employee Review

3.0
Aug 15, 2018
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Promega has a relaxed environment with benefits that go far beyond most companies. Perhaps the best part is that the people who work there are fantastic. It's probably a great company if you're coming in at the mid-management/senior position level and have more room to make an impact.

Cons

Promega is still a corporation and you're still a cog. This is especially true for any position requiring less than 10 years of professional experience. You have specific job duties, and there is little to no room for growth when so many employees have up to 35 years of tenure. Ambition is not rewarded. The pay is not great—in my case, 40% below my subsequent employer.

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5.0
Jun 10, 2026
Anonymous freelancer
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Pros

Good culture and location, honestly a nice environment

Cons

It does require lots of work

4.0
Jan 22, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Promega is kind of an old-school company, in the best sense. They hire people who are the best fit for the company, not just who may have the best credentials (but this is more important in R&D and product management roles). I've seen so many cases where someone really started at ground zero in terms of experience and rose up the ranks. It goes to show you that they do invest in their people, and that is why there's so many who have stuck around for decades. In my experience management is highly supportive of learning, innovation, and creativity, so if you have a good idea that shows promise you'll probably have the opportunity to explore it.

Cons

At times, there is such a strong focus on the newest thing, with the priorities changing very quickly. Due to this there are cases when there isn't enough time to develop a fully mature product, or gauge it's effectiveness. To be fair this is a problem in most organizations, but you can end up feeling a little disoriented by the rapidly shifting landscape. I would say this could be a challenging environment for someone who is slow to adapt or pick up new technical skills.

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