Does Agency for Science, Technology and Research pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Agency for Science, Technology and Research employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.4 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Agency for Science, Technology and Research. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Agency for Science, Technology and Research?

64% of Agency for Science, Technology and Research employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Agency for Science, Technology and Research 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.3 for culture and values and 3.2 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Agency for Science, Technology and Research?

Intern (191) , Research Engineer (172) , Research Officer (171) , Research Scientist (169) , Research Intern (161) , Scientist (144) , Internship (125) , Research Assistant (106) , Research Fellow (81) , Manager (54) , Senior Research Engineer (45) , Assistant Head (41) , Researcher (41) , Research Associate (33) , Senior Research Officer (33)

What are the pros of working at Agency for Science, Technology and Research according to real employee reviews?

"Good work life balance ( depends on department and RI)" ((in 241 reviews)); "Most colleagues are friendly and responsible" ((in 219 reviews)); "Good learning and working environment" ((in 126 reviews)); "Good benefits including gym subsidy and flexibenefits." ((in 120 reviews)); "free and the people are nice and easy" ((in 101 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Agency for Science, Technology and Research according to real employee reviews?

"No career progression (non" ((in 132 reviews)); "Poor management and politics hindering work" ((in 92 reviews)); "Low salary not competitive with private sector." ((in 90 reviews)); "Things are overly complicated here and senior management are too detached from the ground." ((in 18 reviews)); "Poor manager." ((in 16 reviews))

What are employees saying about Agency for Science, Technology and Research layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Agency for Science, Technology and Research layoffs and their outlook for job security at Agency for Science, Technology and Research in 2026.

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3.5

64% would recommend to a friend

(2,037 total reviews)

Beh Kian Teik

72% approve of CEO

43% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.7

Work/Life balance

3.6

Diversity & inclusion

3.4

Compensation and benefits

3.3

Culture & values

3.2

Career opportunities

2.9

Senior management

Agency for Science, Technology and Research has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 2,037 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Agency for Science, Technology and Research employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Management & Consulting industry (3.7 stars).

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2K reviews

4.0

May 29, 2026

Good flexibility, but pressure for impactful publications

Scientist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good flexibility and work environment

Cons

High pressure for high impact factor publications

3.0

May 28, 2026

Inconsistent experience based on management, limited benefits

Deputy director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Depends very much on your Reporting Officer. Varies widely.

Cons

No medical benefits for family. Only for the employer. Limited career growth unless you are a scientist.

2.0

May 23, 2026

Good facilities and decent pay hindered by office politics and poor management

Scientist 1

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good infrastructure and facilities present. Decent Salary

Cons

No direction and way too much politics and poor upper management.

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Good flexibility, but pressure for impactful publications

Inconsistent experience based on management, limited benefits

Good facilities and decent pay hindered by office politics and poor management

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