Good company but does not recognise talent - Metabolism Chemist Syngenta Employee Review

3.0
Jan 27, 2013
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Good work and social life balance. Opportunity to work with talented and brilliant scientists. Opportunity to be involved in innovative projects. I really enjoyed working there. Relaxed atmosphere, flexitime helps.

Cons

Salary was average, very disappointed as Syngenta is the worlds biggest agrochemical company . Salary rise was low despite record profits and sales. Most definitely lower than competitors I.e. Bayer, Dow, DuPont, Monsanto and BASF. NO OVERTIME despite working more than 40 hours a week. Career progression is non existent to a non- Phd holder. Too much politics. Job is always under treat, I feel like I'm one mistake away from being being replaced. I don't feel appreciated despite my best efforts.

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5.0
Jun 5, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

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

Cons

It may be difficult to work with people who speak a lot of different languages, but English is the default and it's not a problem

3.0
Jun 18, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

work-life balance, benefits, and generous vacation

Cons

Significant disconnect between higher-level and lower-level management

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