Good place to get experience, then move on... - Manufacturing Operator MilliporeSigma Employee Review

3.0
Feb 28, 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Benefit package was decent. Insurance coverage was relatively inexpensive. The 401k had a decent match and defined contribution amount.

Cons

Pay could have been better considering the chemicals being handled and the large profit margin the company maintains. Difficult to take advantage of tuition reimbursement while working shiftwork. Lack of accountability and a large communication disconnect within shifts and departments. Don't really seem interested in trying to retain quality workers. Large turnover due to lower pay than competition.

Explore other reviews about MilliporeSigma

5.0
Jun 2, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great place to work at and loved the environment

Cons

No cons to think of since new to work

avatar
MilliporeSigma Response
1mo
It is great to hear that your first experience at our company has been so positive and that the environment has stood out to you. As you continue to settle in, we encourage you to use regular check-ins with your manager and the MyGrowth framework to shape your development and explore learning opportunities early on. Thank you for being part of the team, and for taking the time to share your feedback!
3.0
Jul 15, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

A strong entry-level opportunity that allowed me to build a solid foundation in the biotechnology industry. I appreciated the job stability, benefits, and structured work environment. The position also gave me valuable experience working in a regulated laboratory, following SOPs, maintaining accurate documentation, and contributing to the safety testing of biologics and vaccines.

Cons

One challenge of the Associate Scientist role was that advancement became limited after reaching a certain level unless a higher-level position became available. The work could also involve long or unpredictable hours because some assays had strict timelines and could not always be paused. At times, overtime was restricted even when an assay required additional attention, which made scheduling and workload management more difficult.

See reviews by: Helpful|Rating|Date|All