Pros
Mission-driven work that directly impacts patient care and global diagnostics Strong, talented teams who genuinely care about quality and continuous improvement Opportunities to get involved in cross-functional projects and develop broad skills Flexible collaboration with global sites (Minnesota, China, Poland, Denmark) Exposure to lean tools, process improvement, and quality systems Many employees have deep technical expertise and are generous with knowledge Good place to grow if you’re proactive and can self-lead
Cons
Frequent shifts in priorities create confusion and make long-term planning difficult Some leadership teams lack alignment, leading to mixed directives and unclear ownership Communication challenges across value streams slow progress and create rework High workload on a small number of high-performing individuals, leading to burnout Documentation systems and cross-site tools need modernization and standardization Too much reliance on “tribal knowledge” instead of structured training Career advancement can feel unclear without a strong sponsoring leader Overall: