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Great First Job for a Science Major - Assistant Scientist PPD Employee Review

4.0
Aug 14, 2013
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Despite the low pay, the experience gained at PPD is absolutely invaluable. One can learn the ins and outs of an GMP regulated environment, a skill that is not taught during undergraduate schooling. Keep an open mind and learn as much as you can from highly qualified employees.

Cons

Low pay and small raises, sometimes necessary to work overtime

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5.0
Dec 10, 2025
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Pros

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Cons

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2.0
Jun 16, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Provided health insurance. Good coworkers Good exposure to team at client site If you have a good technical lead, the job can be great!

Cons

You have 2 bosses (Technical lead from Client Site) and your PPD boss. PPD Boss does not know what is going on If you have a bad technical lead, your life can be miserable. Pay is low No protection from abusive technical lead (coworkers on same team can have a drastically different experience)

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