Pros
I have just passed my 90-days working here at the Torrance site and it has been great. The first thing I noticed about the company was the diversity. There are so many different cultures and ethnic backgrounds employed at Bachem. The second thing was the hospitable people. Everyone is friendly and welcoming, working together to resolve issues rather than point fingers. Bachem is a small company in regards to the number of employees and so you somewhat get a sense of belonging. Lastly, I must say the benefits are superb compare to my previous company, Shire.
Cons
There are no major cons but I have one minor con. I love to travel and the vacation time here kills me! Due to working at Shire, an European company, we received 3-weeks of vacation from the start of employment. Bachem, which is also an European company, only gives the standard 2-weeks for its California sites and 4-weeks for its Switzerland site.