Toxicity Defined - Anonymous employee Avantor Employee Review

1.0
Apr 11, 2015
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

The salaries and vacation times are better than average. Nice building. There are a few good people left but none that really wants to be there.

Cons

Equity owned by idiot investors, HR representation is a complete joke, executive level positions have become temp jobs, the company is being run by consultants who don't know the business, no competitive edge because they don't make anything. If the business gets sold it would be a miracle and certainly the end of the company. Any glimmer of hope that existed is now completely gone. The horrific culture and toxic environment have made it a complete laughing stock of a company.

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5.0
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Pros

Avantor has top-tier people you get to work with and around. The company does a great job focusing on people and their development. Over the past several years, the Company has continued to highlight its purpose and impact by enabling science and supporting our customers who do amazing things for humankind.

Cons

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3.0
Jun 3, 2026
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CEO approval
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Pros

starting pay and the ability to work independently.

Cons

There is a significant amount of workplace drama and unprofessional behavior within the team, which can make the environment feel more like a high school setting than a professional workplace. Management appears to have limited understanding of employees' day-to-day responsibilities and is often resistant to feedback or process improvement suggestions. Employees may feel discouraged from raising concerns or proposing changes. Advancement opportunities also seem limited, with promotions and career growth often perceived as being influenced by personal relationships rather than merit. Additionally, the annual performance review process can be frustrating, as employees may feel that the scoring system makes it difficult to achieve the highest ratings and corresponding compensation increases, regardless of performance. Finally, there are concerns about workload distribution, with some leadership positions appearing to have fewer responsibilities than other team members.

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