decent but not perfect - Senior Scientist Waters Employee Review

3.0
Apr 3, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Employee culture is good, but dependent on your group. Enjoyable projects, good opportunities to network. 6% employer match for 401k

Cons

Benefits are not stellar but good enough. Salary increases dont keep up with inflation. After the last few layoffs and reorgs, everyone is stretched very thin. Top heavy company when it comes to years of experience. Internal knowledge is at risk to plummet once long term people start retiring, pushed out etc. No real draw to keep new talent

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5.0
Jun 18, 2026
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Pros

Flexible work hours, Great projects

Cons

During my time their I didn't experience any obstacles or challenges their.

2.0
Jul 9, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Great coworkers who truly care about putting best foot forward and great technology.

Cons

Compensation has not kept pace with inflation, making it difficult to feel rewarded despite strong performance. * Career progression lacks transparency. Advancement opportunities are limited, and there are no clearly defined milestones or timelines for promotion in some functions. * Organizational priorities and direction frequently change, making it difficult to execute long-term strategies. Communication from senior leadership can feel disconnected from the realities of frontline employees. * The company has become increasingly top-heavy, with decisions often taking a long time to reach the people responsible for execution. * Incentive structures have become less competitive over time, which has negatively affected motivation and retention

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