Pros
- Exposure to all kinds of analytical methods, instrumentation, smart colleagues and experienced supervisors.
- Job security. Samples keep coming and you'll always be an important part of the process.
- No one will bother you if you show up, do your job in due time and maintain data quality.
- Flexible hours, and opportunity to work overtime if you choose to.
- Pizza parties and cook-offs where everyone gets to socialize, relax and have fun!
Kontras
- It can get really busy, but if you're efficient and willing to improve the process, you will do fine.
- It is a relatively small company, so if you're really ambitious and have a drive to continuously move up, you might realize there aren't many positions beyond a department supervisor. However, that shouldn't discourage you. There are still opportunities to help within the lab in different areas and tasks. If you're interested, you can put more on your table.