Beware of QC Department! - QC Analyst Lonza Employee Review

1.0
Aug 25, 2021
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

I was really looking forward to this role when I first accepted it out of college, in my eyes Lonza was the ideal company to be working for. I was able to learn a-lot in the labs and had some great co workers and met some great people.

Cons

QC Management and HR are corrupt and work together to build cases against people they are threatened by. They do not take retaliations or sexual harassment seriously and try to cover it up. They hire out any lawyers in the area so they cannot be fought against due to conflict of interest. Work life balance does not exist in QC Biochem. The expectation is that you work weekends, holidays and long shifts and there is push back on vacation requests. If I could take years of my life back I would not work at this company even though I was able to get a-lot of industry experience. My mental health deteriorated and when it was brought up to my supervisor the response was "everyone feels this way".

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Pros

Lots to learn about producing API's via fermentation in bioreactors. Lots of room for career growth towards other departments and positions, from the business to the research. Good pay and lots of benefits are offered, such as dental, vision, and medical insurance; they also have a weight-loss program that I'm taking advantage of. Quality is prioritized, so there is no pressure to learn quickly, work faster, or meet quotas to do a good job. Teams are reliable, especially when learning the ropes; they'd be a part of the job I'd miss most if I leave.

Cons

Take careful consideration and be transparent with the supervisors if you're still exploring, as it's not an entry-level job that can hire and train new people at a fast pace all the time (I'm comparing this to retail and fast-food places, though). I live an hour away and work night shift, 7 pm to 7 am, thus the total amount of hours away from home is 14 hours. Please consider your mental endurance as well as your physical endurance for the night shift, as this job requires you to be on your feet, think critically, and can challenge one's work-home life balance.

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