Poor salary, overworked, avoid! - Crystallisation Scientist Cambrex Employee Review

1.0
Dec 23, 2020
Recommend
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Pros

They have a kitchen and a 3 microwaves.

Cons

The salary is awful, comparable to Tesco checkout wages. They bonus last year was beyond a joke, especially for all the extra hours the scientists worked. All scientists have to work on 2-3 projects at any one time. Statutory minimum holidays i.e. 28 days (that includes bank holidays!). Statutory sick pay if ill! Lack of opportunity for progression. The site director spends over budget for most items leaving little for variable pay.

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Pros

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Cons

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3.0
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Pros

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Cons

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