Know what you're getting into - Upstream Chemist SGS Employee Review

2.0
Dec 15, 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The people with whom you work are always a pro in my opinion. A laboratory position with this company should be seen for what it it: skills building to a better job or a temporary move to hold you over until a better opportunity opens.

Cons

The division in which I worked (Upstream) left almost no personal time; between my hire date in June 2015 through Labor Day, I had 9 days off. Overtime was outrageous but expected by management. This may be a plus for some but I value my personal time much higher than what SGS was paying me to prioritize their needs. Vacation time would rarely be approved by management due to workload prioritization which led to the majority (~75%) of employee vacation time being lost (SGS doesn't compensate or roll over unused vacation time). Unacceptable!

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5.0
Feb 12, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Very stable. Really nice people. Management is super nice. I recommend as a place you can build a career. Work / life balance is good too.

Cons

I would say the lower salary but benefits are great.

3.0
Jun 11, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

- Big company, globally recognized. - Nice co workers - Financially stable and has huge potential. - Diversity and continuous effort towards sustainability.

Cons

- Very slow, not aggressive. - No career growth, internal politics. Policies are very different across business lines which is unusual for such a huge company. - Low compensation compared to competition. - Not much support form management

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