Hostile R&D environment, all politics and no science. - Anonymous employee Syngenta Employee Review

2.0
Dec 30, 2011
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Fun non work activites going on at the site all year long, good work life balance, Greensboro has great weather.

Cons

Pay is sub par for technical roles, internal politics rule most decisions, constant internal department re organizations, having to re-apply for your job, and layoffs.

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5.0
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Pros

Nice people, management is not restrictive, labs are well-supplied, good attitude

Cons

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3.0
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Pros

work-life balance, benefits, and generous vacation

Cons

Significant disconnect between higher-level and lower-level management

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