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Low pays, lots of work, but okay training - Assistant Scientist PPD Employee Review

2.0
May 2, 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Good place to learn a wide range of techniques, flexible work schedule, won't kill you with overtime

Cons

Pay is down right abhorrent for the work performed. The other reviews are accurate. They will put a lot of work and pressure on you and pay horrendously below industry and area average. As a result the turn over rate is too high to maintain stability in the work environment. Promotions are rare and even with a promotion, the pay is abysmal. Management takes no responsibility when things go wrong. Did I mention the pay is way below industry average, because really it's a glaring problem.

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CEO approval
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Pros

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Cons

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2.0
Jun 16, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Provided health insurance. Good coworkers Good exposure to team at client site If you have a good technical lead, the job can be great!

Cons

You have 2 bosses (Technical lead from Client Site) and your PPD boss. PPD Boss does not know what is going on If you have a bad technical lead, your life can be miserable. Pay is low No protection from abusive technical lead (coworkers on same team can have a drastically different experience)

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