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    Updated 14 Feb 2020

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    3.9
    82%
    Recommend to a Friend
    60%
    Approve of CEO
    Sanger Institute Director, Wellcome Sanger Institute Mike Stratton (no image)
    Mike Stratton
    33 Ratings
    Pros

    • "Its a very beautiful campus with great benefits" (in 9 reviews)

    • "" (in 9 reviews)

    Cons
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    1. "Stem cell, neuroscience and genetic"

      StarStarStarStarStar
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      • Senior Management
      Current Employee - Research Scientist 
      Recommends

      I have been working at Sanger Institute full-time for more than 3 years

      Pros

      Cutting edge research, world leader in genetic

      Cons

      The campus is isolated from town

      Sanger Institute2020-01-09

      Sanger Institute Response

      January 23, 2020 – Recruitment Marketing and Social Media Manager

      Thanks for the feedback! Best Regards Sophie

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    2. "Great place to work... although some senior staff need to work on their management skills"

      StarStarStarStarStar
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      Former Employee - Research Assistant in Hinxton, England
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at Sanger Institute part-time for more than 8 years

      Pros

      Beautiful grounds, Meaningful work, On-site creche & small gym, Flexible working hours

      Cons

      Some senior members of staff are out of touch with how to motivate their staff and are poor at giving meaningful and helpful feedback

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      Sanger Institute2020-02-07
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    3. "Learned a lot but not valued enough"

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      Current Employee - Advanced Research Assistant 
      Recommends
      Disapproves of CEO

      I have been working at Sanger Institute full-time

      Pros

      I work in a great lab with the opportunity to help different researchers so I can ask for more work doing what I enjoy or learn some completely new skills alongside another assistant working in their lab if I have the time.

      Cons

      I don't feel valued enough to stay here. They do not take into account previous experience so expect to start at the bottom of the pay scale as they do not negotiate. I have been given the excuse that this is a charity several times. Yet project managers paid very well. Senior management submit performance reviews when they are unaware of an individual's daily work, time commitments and efforts.

      Sanger Institute2020-01-26

      Sanger Institute Response

      January 27, 2020 – Recruitment Marketing and Social Media Manager

      Hello, thank you for taking the time to provide feedback. I am sorry to hear that you are not feeling valued and feel like your work hasn't been recognised. Have you reached out to Technician Commitment team? We signed up to this commitment to ensure visibility, recognition, career development and sustainability for technicians. The team will be able to provide some advise in terms of career opportunities or further training. I would also recommend speaking to your Employee Partner. Please speak up, you will be listened to. Wishing you all the best Sophie

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    4. "Postdoctoral fellow"

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      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook

      I have been working at Sanger Institute

      Pros

      Good facilities and resources Excellent scientific community

      Cons

      Could do better to improve professional development for staff Not clear on promotion opportunities Not great salary packages for postdocs

      Sanger Institute2020-02-02

    5. "A place for those early in their career (Postdoc etc)."

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      Former Employee - Software Developer 
      Doesn't Recommend
      Neutral Outlook
      No Opinion of CEO

      I worked at Sanger Institute full-time

      Pros

      Interesting science at scale, free bus from Cambridge and train station, salaries are better than University, but can easily be beaten by surrounding companies & institutes (EBI). Depending on department, can be fairly relaxed.

      Cons

      They tell you, you are at Sanger for the science, everything else like salaries, acknowledgment, career progression, go somewhere else. They are trying to change their ways (technician commitment is a UK wide campaign that just started at Sanger and doesn't have any real value for existing employees, maybe now improved?). Salaries are capped, meaning there is only X amount to give out, if everyone performs exceptionally well, unfortunately not everyone will be rewarded at the same level. Career progression doesn't exist, but most academic organizations follow the same system. Recently, Sanger has been hit by scandals, from bullying to misuse of african data all reported by the media. Everyone has an opinion whether its true or not, but even having a hint of this type of toxic environment in the public realm is not a good look.

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      Sanger Institute2020-01-30

    6. "Welcoming atmosphere"

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      • Career Opportunities
      Former Employee - Research Assistant 
      Recommends

      I worked at Sanger Institute full-time for less than a year

      Pros

      Free bus State of the art labs Core facilities

      Cons

      Isolated location Limited lunch options Gym very cheap but very small

      Sanger Institute2019-11-23

      Sanger Institute Response

      December 19, 2019 – Recruitment Marketing and Social Media Manager

      We really appreciate the feedback you have provided. We are so lucky to have an infrastructure at Sanger Institute that allows us to achieve a world leading genomics research centre. Best Regards, Sophie

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    7. "Great place to develop as a scientist"

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      Current Employee - Advanced Research Assistant in Hinxton, England
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      No Opinion of CEO

      I have been working at Sanger Institute full-time for more than 5 years

      Pros

      Friendly staff, great resources, great campus

      Cons

      Controlled salaries, slow moving sometimes

      Sanger Institute2019-11-19

      Sanger Institute Response

      December 19, 2019 – Recruitment Marketing and Social Media Manager

      Thank you for taking the time to feedback. As an ARA, I hope you are taking full advantage our of Technician Commitment initiative to help with your career progression. Best Regards, Sophie

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    8. "Great place to work."

      StarStarStarStarStar
      Former Employee - Scientific Manager 

      I worked at Sanger Institute full-time for more than 5 years

      Pros

      Career development training courses provided. Socials, drink and nipples are provided on payday. Provides free gym and social activities for staff.

      Cons

      Staff salaries could be improved. Research assistants with even Masters degree qualification are underpaid.

      Sanger Institute2019-10-30

      Sanger Institute Response

      November 1, 2019 – Recruitment Marketing and Social Media Manager

      Hello, thank you for sharing your review. I hope you are enjoying your newest venture, best of luck! Regards, Sophie

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    9. "Good place to work"

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      Current Employee - Advanced Research Assistant in Cambridge, England
      Doesn't Recommend
      Negative Outlook
      Disapproves of CEO

      I have been working at Sanger Institute full-time for more than 10 years

      Pros

      Friendly atmosphere; Great benefits; Great environment

      Cons

      Difficult to get any promotion and difficult for managers to promote someone from their team if position is available as it needs to go through a formal job advertisement and interview process. Substantial gap between assistant doing the job in labs and managers

      Sanger Institute2019-10-31

      Sanger Institute Response

      November 1, 2019 – Recruitment Marketing and Social Media Manager

      Thank you for your Glassdoor review , it is most appreciated. I am sorry to hear about your difficulties, I will pass on your feedback to the HR team. In the meantime please speak to your HR Business Partner or Employee Partner for advice. Kind Regards, Sophie

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    10. "Overall good"

      StarStarStarStarStar
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      Current Employee - H R Administrator 
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      No Opinion of CEO

      I have been working at Sanger Institute full-time for less than a year

      Pros

      Benefits were impressive and high for this sector

      Cons

      Not much visibility with Senior Management team

      Sanger Institute2019-10-14

      Sanger Institute Response

      November 1, 2019 – Recruitment Marketing and Social Media Manager

      Thank you for taking the time to review us :) I will pass on your feedback to the HR team. Regards, Sophie

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