Great small company - Anonymous employee Indigo Employee Review

4.0
Feb 22, 2016
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Everyone is brilliant, from the CEO to the techs to the Discovery scientists and Bioprocessing folks. Nobody works here if they don't care deeply about the future of the planet - our CEO doesn't need a job and he works 24/7 because he believes this is the best way to buffer our agricultural systems for the future. That attitude really does trickle down. Compensation is just shy of the industry standard, which is incredible for such a young company that's still burning cash. I can see this group sticking together and selling products for many years to come.

Cons

Company culture is a bit old and corporate if you're not in the lab. Expect collared shirts and slacks with dress shoes. Expect to work odd, long hours - though that's the nature of the work. As is the case with most small companies, everyone has to wear a thousand hats, which is great unless you're a PhD with 10 years industry experience doing repetitive, manual labwork. There haven't been as many all-hands-on-deck situations lately, but the summer of 2015 was rough. You'll likely work from home and on the weekends.

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Decent base salaries. Due to the company's structure and goal shifting, you get experience in a lot of different aspects of the company. Past non-negotiable goal milestones, there is some flexibility, you have the opportunity and freedom to make the job your own. Good work-life balance, and commendable company goals around sustainable ag etc. made working here stand out.

Cons

Raises and bonuses not given for several years due to company not reaching unattainable goals. Lots of turnaround from constant layoffs. During my time there, I had a new manager about every year. No clear goals, and when they are clear they constantly shift. It is hard to grow salary wise within the company, especially when money is tight. You will be able to get more responsibilities and learn new skills, but don't expect your pay to reflect this. Lots of financial mismanagement within the company causing current R&D funding and operations to be barely present.

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