Poor pay and strict management - Anonymous employee LakePharma Employee Review

1.0
Aug 23, 2014
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Great scientists and friendly coworkers.

Cons

It looks like a fast growing company from the outside, but there are so many holes inside. Have very strict policy for working hours. All employees here are salaried, and are required to work 45 hours a week minimal with non-flexible schedule. Personal phone use is not allowed. Very poor pay and super heavy work load.

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Pros

-The scientist here are really nice people making collaboration and working here really enjoyable -I've heard stories of other managers being very demanding, but my group's manager was really understanding, and a nice person in general -From the time that I have started I have seen a raise in benefits, company growth as well as our individual team grow in numbers -The scheduling is somewhat flexible, if you need to early then it is granted, however take care to not abuse it -Support international hires -Coffee machine present, and free snacks from time to time -Company happy hour from time to time -Different age groups, good mix of young and older scientist

Cons

-When I was hired on-board there wasn't a standard training session, so a lot of people had different methods to accomplish something, which caused confusion -There are bonuses which are nice, but there isn't a transparent way of how the bonuses are rewarded and in terms of base salary I believe it is a bit on the lower side, and they don't offer raises automatically unless you ask for it -There isn't a high learning curve for people who want to learn more -There was an issue of air quality at one of the locations, and belmont location doesn't have A/C

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