Killed my passion and drive, unqualified management with unquestioned power - Fas Sartorius Employee Review

1.0
Feb 6, 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Some amazing technology (specifically Intellicyt is amazing/incredible technology)

Cons

When Sartorius acquired ForteBio, they kept some of the upper management as well as those working in the field. While most managers have taken the time to understand the technology acquired, it is not the same in verse. I remember asking my direction manager for feedback on one of my presentations and he said "I cannot comment on any technical aspects but I thought it was good" Every single instrument I demo’d, I sold. I proceeded to be let go, for nothing of technical or performance basis because that would have required my manager to have spent time understanding the technology his subordinates were responsible for. I had COVID, and was also having some additional serious health issues leading to me unable to perform fine motor skills. Because of my age, I was an easy target for management to throw under the bus, especially when I was sick and not expecting it. Even if my manager did have the knowledge and experience required, I never had any chance with the lack of support from my manager

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Sartorius Response
2y
Dear former colleague, thank you for taking the time to write this review and to share your impression. We take your review seriously and have shared it internally. You are describing a pattern of behavior that suggests a violation of our Code of Conduct. If you believe that this is the case, please contact the Compliance Team to report the case: either by email at compliance@sartorius.com or by anonymously submitting a report via the Whistleblower Portal: https://www.bkms-system.net/bkwebanon/report/clientInfo?cin=20sarto15 Best regards Corporate Communications

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Cons

My experience at this company was disappointing due to a lack of transparency, consistency, and fairness in enforcement of company policy. Compensation for employees in the same or similar roles varied significantly, with decisions often appearing to be based on individual manager discretion rather than clear, objective criteria. I also observed what appeared to be gender bias in pay decisions. Additionally, there were employees who contributed very little while others carried a disproportionate workload. This was extremely demotivating for those who worked hard, as there appeared to be little recognition or reward for taking on additional responsibility and delivering results.

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Sartorius Response
3d
Dear former colleague, thank you for sharing your experience here. Your feedback on policy enforcement, potential gender bias, and uneven workload describes conditions that are not in line with what we aim for as an employer. What we can’t tell from your review is whether you raised these concerns internally during your time with us – for example with your manager, HR, or through our employee survey. If you haven’t done so, please feel free to provide more context via email at employer.communications@sartorius.com. We will forward your feedback to the appropriate internal contacts. Important note: If you have experienced or witnessed discrimination based on gender at Sartorius, please report this directly to our Compliance Team either by email at compliance@sartorius.com or by anonymously submitting a report via the Whistleblower Portal: https://www.bkms-system.net/bkwebanon/report/clientInfo?cin=20sarto15. Best regards Corporate Communications
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