Pros
St Louis is a place with slower pace and there is not much pressure at work as a scientist. I work on making active drug ingredients that sell to big pharmaceutical companies. This makes me proud of my work because I am really helping people who are suffering. My managers were scientists themselves so they are supportive of my work to an extent. Salary and benefits are good for the living cost is low in this area. There are other social benefits since this company has been around this area for so long, such as subsidiary of zoo and botanic garden memberships.
Cons
Since this company has been around for very long and being sold many times, it is kind of like a step child mentality. The leadership is not strong enough to stand for their own vision as where things should go. Since paces are slow, there are bureaucracy everywhere. Work can be performed much more efficient if a few old dogs want to learn some new tricks, however, they are too comfortable where they are. The city center where the major part was located is not a good place. Research and development department was put there which is more difficult to attract talents.
