Lay back, technical, no room to move up - Research Investigator IFF Employee Review

Exciting work environment with high-quality, knowledgeable colleagues. Good benefits, pay, work culture.

New ownership cycle seemingly every 5-7 years.

Learning opportunities People are nice and willing to teach/learn

No room to move up, though you’re encouraged to grow your skillset Very few hiring opportunities, no backfilling of positions In order to move up, you must show you can perform at that next level, while still doing your current job Very few promotion cycles (1-2/yr) Ineffective management Recent layoffs (2025-2016)