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Thermo Fisher Scientific

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Depending on your division and boss, company is ok - seriously consider before accepting offer - Field Engineer Thermo Fisher Scientific Employee Review

3.0
21 Dec 2017
Recommend
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Pros

- Management was hands off (no micromanaging), but still expected performance - Work wasn't too bad at times - Good benefits - Matching 401k - I was there during a period of high growth so I was able to make a little extra by buying their stocks which we were able to do for slightly cheaper than the market rate

Cons

- Too many management tiers highly favorable and dominated by women (I honestly cannot think of a single male manager in the Fremont office when I was there and always found that weird) - Little to no growth within company, meaningless yearly raises & bonuses - Less structured - Low pay especially considering my geographic location (Bay Area) - Company nickle & dimed you when it came to expenses - Meal allowances too low

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29 May 2026
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Pros

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Cons

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2.0
6 Jul 2026
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Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Since the company is big, it's a great opportunity for networking, learning new skills, and earning certificates after completing hazard safety training that you can use in the future as well (especially if you're working with Unity Lab Services). Coworkers are usually nice and will always lend a hand if you need it. If you're lucky, you might be placed at a one-person site where the site supervisor is chill and understanding, lets you work at your own pace, and helps you learn new things by giving you "side quests."

Cons

No real career growth. The workload can be hard to keep up with at times, and the company strictly enforces an 8-hour workday with no overtime, even when needed. Day-to-day operations feel heavily micromanaged by upper management through strict policies. HR introduces new policies almost monthly, often adding tasks that feel unnecessary. They frame this as becoming "more data-driven," but in practice, it hasn't led to much noticeable improvement.

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