AMRI provides good experience to beginning chemists, but little career advancement opportunities
Pros
The company offered a very impressive benefits package, with very good dental and vision coverage, along with some of the most generous 401(k) matching I have seen. AMRI offered an excellent opportunity to learn scientific skills at the entry level, because of fast-paced work environment and the variety of projects and work to be done. The company offers scientists the opportunity to work abroad on short-term assignments at their overseas sites.
Cons
Volatile business and tightening of belts across the pharmaceutical industry have contributed to a tense atmosphere at AMRI. I routinely worked more than 55 hours a week under aggressive project deadlines. While I had great relationships with my project team and direct supervisor, middle management often seemed distracted by non-essential initiatives and seemed out of touch with project goals and timelines.
