Used to be a good place to work - Scientist Alcon Employee Review

3.0
Dec 16, 2010
Recommend
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Pros

good benefits: 401 k match, health insurance competitive salary: above avergae compared to other pharma/med device companies TX has lower cost of living

Cons

lack of career opportunities due to hierachy system. Promotions are scarce. Environment is bureacratic. Employee morale is at an all time low Too many silos

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Pros

Good pay and management they are calm and confident

Cons

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2.0
Jun 29, 2026
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Pros

Shift work here= 223. Two on. Two off. Every other weekend is a 3 day weekend

Cons

Watching people that have been there for years, even decades getting laid off.

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