Pros
Lots of down time, you can pretty much do whatever you want
Cons
TL;DR don't work here if you expect to be doing any meaningful work Too many, here are just some of them: - Working environment is the worst I have ever seen. Most people are crammed into a 1000sqft common area, extremely high noise level (expensive noise cancelling headphones won't save you), with people chatting and taking tech calls. Old journals, binders, empty packaging, and junk is littered in every corner. Some people are forced to work in a non-ventilated room and in hallways right next to loud freezers. Cockroaches are present in the breakroom and bathrooms. - Work safety is probably violated in many situations. There are no clear borders and strict guidelines for lab personnel, samples are handled in and out of lab areas, and have a high risk of contaminating clean areas. Jugs of ethanol and gasoline are left in the open without proper storage. In many cases, I have seen people touch door knobs, keyboards, and water bottles with gloves on. - No work culture. Too many people just sit around and chat so loudly that others can't make any calls or get any work done. People come in at early at 8AM to have tea parties and leave early. Some people just work half days. - No structure to projects, no clear priorities, working here is just a big mess. There are no deadlines, no goals, no direction at all. There is nothing much to do except make low-end, cheap, and easily marketed lab materials/services for fast cash.
