Better than most - Anonymous employee Promega Employee Review

4.0
25 Feb 2016
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Scientist quality is good. I have a lot of intellectual freedom and get a lot of scientific respect. Very flexible hours; friendly work environment. The CEO really wants this to be a good place to work and wants us to enjoy being there.

Cons

Very much a glass ceiling with regard to moving up. Favorites are played, and several of the current directors seem to be there because of who they know more than because of scientific ability. They are the most ruthless, and get rid of anyone under them who seems a threat. Which is rather bad, because they really need their contributions to compensate for their own failings. This is not true of all of the directors, and some are great to work for. There are some very toxic personalities there that are tolerated because of favoritism that goes nearly all the way to the top.

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5.0
10 Jun 2026
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Pros

Good culture and location, honestly a nice environment

Cons

It does require lots of work

4.0
22 Jan 2026
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Pros

Promega is kind of an old-school company, in the best sense. They hire people who are the best fit for the company, not just who may have the best credentials (but this is more important in R&D and product management roles). I've seen so many cases where someone really started at ground zero in terms of experience and rose up the ranks. It goes to show you that they do invest in their people, and that is why there's so many who have stuck around for decades. In my experience management is highly supportive of learning, innovation, and creativity, so if you have a good idea that shows promise you'll probably have the opportunity to explore it.

Cons

At times, there is such a strong focus on the newest thing, with the priorities changing very quickly. Due to this there are cases when there isn't enough time to develop a fully mature product, or gauge it's effectiveness. To be fair this is a problem in most organizations, but you can end up feeling a little disoriented by the rapidly shifting landscape. I would say this could be a challenging environment for someone who is slow to adapt or pick up new technical skills.

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