QIAGEN FAQ

Nice Compensation, food, cab, and outing

Micromanagement, shift timing, poor work-life balance

The people are great and the product platforms are very unique, high value and high growth

Early meetings with home office can be challenging

Promotes a positive work environment/culture, encourages employees to have a say in business development, lots of opportunities for career/personal development, ideas are respected, scientific discourse with employees and customers

new-hire (American) employees limited vacation/leave, pay is a bit lower then average. when acquires a company, they don't always treat those employees fairly causing a animosity/morale problems.

None, when I have a questions for management they always have an open door and open ear.

Benchmarking salaries equal better human resources

Failure to benchmark leads to underperforming hires

All work life has its ups and downs, but I can honestly say I enjoyed my time at QIAGEN Manchester and met some truly unforgettable colleagues whom I hope to stay in touch with. - Some excellent training available. - Opportunities to grow for those that are proactive. - Great variety of staff and interests on site, generally a great work environment. - Good software/hardware. - Opportunities to affect improvements

- Progression can be slower than one would like, onus seems to be on the employee to market oneself. - Diversity in more senior roles could be improved, however the company very transparent about this and has committees in place to tackle the issue.

Nurture & compensate some of the intermediate/middle staff in order to retain them, there are some rockstars in there!