Good place to get lab experience, not a great place for a career
Pros
1.Great place to get exposure to extractions, LCMS and GCMS analysis, as well as EPA methods for PFAS, PCBs, and pesticides. 2.Competitive pay 3.Coworkers are generally helpful and nice. 4.Lab is owned by Montrose Environmental Group, not a start-up. 5. Annual events: Christmas party, summer picnic, management usually provides lunch (like pizza or Chipotle) once a month 6. Growing company/ fast paced environment, lots to learn.
Cons
1. Growing company/fast paced environment: management tends to care more about end of the month goals and budget more than the well-being of their employees. 2. Gender bias 3. Intense micro-managing 4. Depending on your supervisor, you may find yourself constantly enforcing personal and professional boundaries. 5. Will be asked to work weekends (especially before the end of the month or before holidays). 6. May have to commute. 7. Not a lot of lateral movement within the lab, but turnover is high so you may get an opportunity to apply for a higher position if someone from another department leaves.
