Pros
Many of the employees are genuinely good to work with. Food safety is a fairly stable industry, and Biocontrol experiences little of the upswings and downturns found in the biotech industry in general.
Cons
Biocontrol has a deeply abusive culture, lead and exemplified by its CEO, Phil Feldsine. He literally screams expletives at senior and mid-level staff on a daily basis. It is important to understand that this is not hyperbole, but the center of a toxic environment that has sunk the entire company into a posture of constant fear and flinching whenever problems arise. The best managers are the ones who can shield those who report to them from the constant barrage of negative motivation. The worst are like flags, blowing in whatever direction the fumes from Feldsine's office are blowing that day. There is no tradition of positive reinforcement, no chance of career opportunities or advancement within the company. Pay is poor and annual increases for top performers barely keeps pace with inflation. There is only Feldsine's profit, and staying off his radar to minimize the abuse. Avoid this company at all costs if you value your mental and emotional health. The day I left was among the happiest of my life.