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private:asuragen
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https://www.glassdoor.com?employer_id=216221
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Feb 28th, 2020 12:00AM
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Open
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Open
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Asuragen
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United States
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USA
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Just like any other small biotech
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Culture, Colleagues and experience. There is plenty of experience to obtain and you colleagues will be wonderful.
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Limited growth opportunities. Pretty standard with similar companies at this size. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to gain experience.
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0.0
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4.0
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3.0
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4.0
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2.0
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3.0
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3.0
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216221
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Open
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0.0
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[]
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REGULAR
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No
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No
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0.0
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Jan 8th, 2021 12:06AM
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Jan 8th, 2021 12:06AM
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Asuragen
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Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology
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private:asuragen
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https://www.glassdoor.com?employer_id=216221
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Jan 6th, 2020 12:00AM
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Open
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Open
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Asuragen
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Sales
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United States
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USA
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Sales turns over about every 2 years
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Very intelligent individuals work at this organization and most are very friendly and helpful. The company's technology is excellent.
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This is a boutique company but they sometimes act as though they are the 800 lb gorilla that can tell customers how to do business with them. Management does not value the sales team and historically has found ways to avoid paying them through shell games with accounts and territories or ridiculously aggressive goals. There is a Junior High School game playing attitude internally that includes management.
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-1.0
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NEGATIVE
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-1.0
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NEGATIVE
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-1.0
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DISAPPROVE
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0.0
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1.0
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2.0
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2.0
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1.0
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3.0
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1.0
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216221
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Open
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Grow up and value your sales representatives. Your technology is good but does not sell itself.
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0.0
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[]
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REGULAR
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No
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No
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0.0
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Jan 8th, 2021 12:06AM
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Jan 8th, 2021 12:06AM
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Asuragen
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Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology
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private:asuragen
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https://www.glassdoor.com?employer_id=216221
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Jun 20th, 2019 12:00AM
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Open
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Open
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Asuragen
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Scientist
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Austin, TX
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Aggressive, dominating management - Low pay - Employees become scapegoats
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It's in South Austin by Catfish Parlor
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There was a personality test given to employees and the management all came up as aggressive and dominant type. They pay people what was barely acceptable in the 90's. The founder's success with Ambion is the only reason this company exists, since it's not profitable.
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-1.0
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NEGATIVE
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-1.0
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NEGATIVE
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-1.0
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DISAPPROVE
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6.0
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1.0
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1.0
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1.0
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1.0
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1.0
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1.0
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216221
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Open
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Stop trying to sell the company off and invest in the employees and processes they need so desperately.
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0.0
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REGULAR
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No
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No
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4.0
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Jan 8th, 2021 12:06AM
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Jan 8th, 2021 12:06AM
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Asuragen
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Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology
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private:asuragen
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https://www.glassdoor.com?employer_id=216221
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Apr 19th, 2019 12:00AM
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Open
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Open
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Asuragen
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Development
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Austin, TX
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A mixed experience
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A lot of great, caring employees working to produce products that help people. Salary and benefits are solid but not exceptional. Good autonomy in day to day activities.
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Very high turnover. Managment gives positive feedback to keep people happy while treating employees (promotions, growth opportunities) very differently and without explanation.
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-1.0
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NEGATIVE
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0.0
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NEUTRAL
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0.0
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NO_OPINION
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4.0
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3.0
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3.0
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3.0
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1.0
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3.0
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2.0
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216221
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Open
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Be honest with employees instead of trying to protect their feelings. Employees can tell when they are not getting the full story
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0.0
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REGULAR
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No
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No
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2.0
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Jan 8th, 2021 12:06AM
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Jan 8th, 2021 12:06AM
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Asuragen
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Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology
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private:asuragen
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https://www.glassdoor.com?employer_id=216221
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Nov 18th, 2018 12:00AM
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Open
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Open
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Asuragen
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United States
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USA
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Benefits / Total Package
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By the visibility we have the company works hard to keep our benefits very competitive. Still a low deductible plan and affordable for employee.
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Dependent premiums are a little high but manageable.
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1.0
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4.0
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0.0
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0.0
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0.0
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0.0
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0.0
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216221
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Open
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Continue to work with the providers and keep quality insurance subsidized for employees.
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0.0
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REGULAR
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No
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Yes
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0.0
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Jan 8th, 2021 12:06AM
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Jan 8th, 2021 12:06AM
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Asuragen
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Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology
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private:asuragen
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https://www.glassdoor.com?employer_id=216221
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Nov 8th, 2017 12:00AM
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Open
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Open
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Asuragen
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United States
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USA
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High turn over
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Smart people in Research and Development- but are we working on products that have any significant upside in sales
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High turn over rate- especially in the sales team. I have never seen a company that loses valuable employees and so many- surprised the Board doesn't ask Senior Management why the turn over rate is so high. If you are considering joining investigate and ask questions!
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-1.0
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NEGATIVE
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-1.0
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NEGATIVE
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-1.0
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DISAPPROVE
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9.0
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1.0
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1.0
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1.0
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1.0
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3.0
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1.0
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216221
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Open
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Several employees have been invited into a conference room and 15 minutes later are walked out- some of these have worked here for many years, I question all the glowing reports I see- the internal feeling is different.
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0.0
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REGULAR
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No
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Yes
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0.0
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Jan 8th, 2021 12:06AM
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Jan 8th, 2021 12:06AM
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Asuragen
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Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology
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private:asuragen
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https://www.glassdoor.com?employer_id=216221
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Sep 27th, 2017 12:00AM
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Open
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Open
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Asuragen
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United States
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USA
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Innovative and fun company
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The company is small (~200) but it is growing quickly and which is always a good sign. Everyone I work with is down to earth, intelligent, and always willing to help if you ask for it. I really believe the senior management wants to foster an innovative and inviting work space so people can grow professionally and foster hard work and dedication for out products. They seem to really care about the well being of their employees. I really enjoy working here and would recommend it to anyone who wants to grow professionally in a fun and growing company.
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Being a small company that is growing quickly can cause some processes and operations to be inefficient or frustrating when operating on a larger scale than it was intended. Hiring dedicated project managers (they are working on this) would streamline project trajectories and provide for better communication between departments. Lab managers or facilities personnel who's sole responsibility is to organize laboratory operations, ordering equipment, maintaining instruments would allow the research and development teams to actually focus on their tasks at hand and play a more efficient role in product development.
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1.0
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POSITIVE
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1.0
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APPROVE
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4.0
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5.0
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4.0
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5.0
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4.0
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5.0
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5.0
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216221
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Open
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More PTO/work holidays/etc. This may seem obtuse, but previous biotech companies I have worked for allowed for much more time off which made for more dedicated employees and more efficient use of their time when they were in the workplace. Those companies took on a more european approach to work life balance which seemed to significantly increased productivity and appreciation for the company. Other companies do things like half days on Fridays, or 9 or 10 hour workdays so the business is closed every other or every Friday off so employees can spend time with their families/go to the DMV. Think about how much money we could save on electricity!
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0.0
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REGULAR
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No
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Yes
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1.0
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Jan 8th, 2021 12:06AM
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Jan 8th, 2021 12:06AM
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Asuragen
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Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology
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private:asuragen
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https://www.glassdoor.com?employer_id=216221
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Sep 21st, 2017 12:00AM
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Open
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Open
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Asuragen
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Austin, TX
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Great company to work for
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The people / team of people at Asuragen are a great group, dedicated, hardworking, engaged, friendly and helpful. Management is accessible and make an effort to implement business and employee friendly policies and decisions
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As the sayings go, keep it simple stupid and if it ain't broke don't fix it. The strong knowledge base of the employees can and is stymied at times by the implementation of 'the next great thing'. There is a tendency towards constant innovation, which is not always driven by best practices / research and is instead seems more driven by the desire to change things. More trust in what employee's are saying are the best ideas or what is most useful / needed, and less belief that this 'new idea' will revolutionize or improve the business / culture. Needless and frequent changes and overbearing policies create an sense of distrust and instability and in turn lowers productivity and an employee's sense of security.
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1.0
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POSITIVE
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1.0
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POSITIVE
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1.0
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APPROVE
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2.0
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4.0
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5.0
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5.0
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4.0
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3.0
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4.0
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216221
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Open
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Clear communication is necessary, which is often done, but not always. Input from employees about issues that directly affect them should have the highest priority when making decisions, rather then dependence on the greatest ' new idea'; meaning there should be a preponderance of evidence / reasons for implementing the 'new idea' over voiced objections. Streamlining meetings, or making them much more regular and thus predictable (if company wide meetings or trainings occur, only on Fri mornings, meeting free Tuesdays to allow for uninterrupted work days).
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0.0
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REGULAR
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No
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Yes
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1.0
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Jan 8th, 2021 12:06AM
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Jan 8th, 2021 12:06AM
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Asuragen
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Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology
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private:asuragen
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https://www.glassdoor.com?employer_id=216221
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May 11th, 2017 12:00AM
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Open
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Open
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Asuragen
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Enterprise Architect
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Austin, TX
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Awesome place to work at
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Really smart people, a lot of opportunity for growth, always encouraged to be innovative, think big, and create something new. Competitive salary and benefits with other major tech companies. 100% self motivating work environment. Learn a lot of things and challenging work.
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You're responsible for your own career progression and finding the places and teams that are doing the stuff you want to do.
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1.0
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POSITIVE
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1.0
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POSITIVE
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1.0
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APPROVE
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0.0
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4.0
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4.0
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4.0
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4.0
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4.0
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4.0
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216221
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Open
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Keep up the good work. Make more employee friendly policies, I know you guys have started in this direction but there is a long way to go still.
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0.0
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REGULAR
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No
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No
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1.0
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Jan 8th, 2021 12:06AM
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Jan 8th, 2021 12:06AM
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Asuragen
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Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology
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private:asuragen
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https://www.glassdoor.com?employer_id=216221
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May 8th, 2017 12:00AM
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Open
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Open
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Asuragen
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Austin, TX
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So bad.
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There were cupcakes once, and they were delicious.
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Badly managed, horribly run and everyone is underpaid. Also, they will sabotage your chances if you try to leave. I've worked at chain restaurants who treat their employees better.
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-1.0
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NEGATIVE
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-1.0
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NEGATIVE
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0.0
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NO_OPINION
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8.0
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1.0
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1.0
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1.0
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1.0
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1.0
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1.0
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216221
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Open
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0.0
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[]
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REGULAR
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No
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No
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2.0
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Jan 8th, 2021 12:06AM
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Jan 8th, 2021 12:06AM
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Asuragen
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Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology
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