Baxter International Reviews (153)
| 10.26.09 | Research Associate III, Biopharmaceutical Research and Development |
| 08.10.09 | Program Director |
| 01.20.10 | Senior Technician |
| 12.14.10 | R&D Engineer/Designer |
| 06.30.09 | QA I/ Quality Management Operations |
| 02.24.10 | Baxter International Review |
| 10.30.09 | Senior Customer Service Representative |
| 08.25.09 | Baxter International Review |
| 04.06.10 | Chemistry Intern |
| 10.07.09 | Project Manager/Engineering Manager/Logistic Manager |
Baxter International Review by Research Associate III, Biopharmaceutical Research and Development on
What do you like about working at Baxter International?
I really enjoyed the people. The team environment in which everyone was supportive and helpful. We tried to not only be a great research and development group but we also tried to be a cohesive company at this particular site by having research write-ups and correspondence that let everyone know what each group was doing and wanted to accomplish.
What don't you like about working at Baxter International?
The job security. We found out the site was shutting down and all of the research and development group was layed off. Some of the other small groups were transferred but we were just given notice.
Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?
Just be yourself and know the particulars in your resume. If you've done a particular research or development aspect, be able to explain it to them as if you were giving a research talk.
"Cordial but ineffective in several divisions."
Baxter International Review by Program Director in Round Lake, IL on
What do you like about working at Baxter International?
Generally cordial atmosphere
What don't you like about working at Baxter International?
Lack of accountability among Division staff executives, lack of experience or vision regarding excellence in operations and execution. Many Division execs seemed to be learning on the job while needing to hand out lessons. Not a professional management group in the three businesses I worked with.
What suggestions do you have for management?
Hold selves accountable for operations within various functions -- there was a sort of clannishness amongst the Division VPs that separated them from their functions. They were defensive about their functions without improving their performance. Take responsibility for function performance.
Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?
Go in eyes-open, ask about issues, turnover, causes
User Comments
| Baxter (Round Lake, IL)is a great place to work for, but unfortunately in order to grow up there you have to do a lot of networking. It appears that credentials (college education) are important but relationship/friendship/networking overwhelm anything else. | 09.02.09 |
"Stifling and repressive as if living under a dictatorship with gross inequities."
Baxter International Review by Senior Technician in Buffalo Grove, IL on
What do you like about working at Baxter International?
Working in the Medical Industry, an industry where you are making a direct impact in helping better and improve your community in one of its primary need, the health and well being of its citizens.
What don't you like about working at Baxter International?
Direct Senior management operated as if dictators or Mafia thugs.
What suggestions do you have for management?
Their corrective action has to come from very high up insisting on professionalism, competence and integrity.
Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?
Don't think of it as a place where you can last, prosper and grow until retirement. Think of it more like a short-term temporary thing.
"Overall Bliss: Above Average"
Baxter International Review by R&D Engineer/Designer on
What do you like about working at Baxter International?
I loved the culture this company produced for the employees. Every business group acted and felt like a family at all levels. There was an open door policy with all personel and with other business groups. I myself spent as much as 10-15 hours per day at Allegiance and liked it so much I even came in on the weekends.
What suggestions do you have for management?
When I worked I Allegiance they had and enforced an open door policy and any suggestions were given during my employment.
Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?
Have fun. Everyone I worked with and interviewed with loved what they did and had fun through out my interview.
"Overall Bliss: Above Average"
Baxter International Review by QA I/ Quality Management Operations in Los Angeles, CA on
What do you like about working at Baxter International?
It is very diversified and with good ethics.
What don't you like about working at Baxter International?
The room for growth is slim.
What suggestions do you have for management?
I would suggest that they improve in hiring industrious, experienced, and well rounded people like me and not just because they have a biotech, pharmaceutical or masters degree that they are knowlegeable. I believe experience is the best teacher not theories alone. Assessment of people should be fair and should be given to people who deserve it.
Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?
Decrease waste and scraps to make company profitable and reduce customer complaints by training and concentration on their work.
"I had a very tough time coping, there. The managers took turns browbeating us."
Baxter International Review by Baxter International Employee in Waukegan, IL on
What do you like about working at Baxter International?
The Paycheck
What don't you like about working at Baxter International?
On three or more occasions, managers berated and belittled me in close proximity to our work area, where I am sure some was being overheard...
What suggestions do you have for management?
I am not sure. It seemed as though there was a seething undercurrent of discontent there, all the time. The managers seemed to hate their jobs, too.
Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?
Unless you have M.D. or R.N. after your name, you might should consider the local pizza delivery joint for a job, instead. . .
User Comments
| Culture of fear cascaded down from Senior management, Field staff leaving after being scared off by the bullying nature of managers, narrow mindedness and a complete failure to listen to staff, unwilling to take on board views of colleagues, what more can I say, it could be a great job but all the enjoyment has been strangled from it and all who would like to enjoy it. | 08.23.11 |
"Outstanding personal improvement opportunity."
Baxter International Review by Senior Customer Service Representative in Deerfield, IL on
What do you like about working at Baxter International?
My suggestions were taken seriously and in most cases resulted in changes which improved relationships with Baxter's clients as well as employee satisfaction. The world class customer service demands.
What don't you like about working at Baxter International?
Working at corporate headquarters for a comany this size gave me the impression of getting lost in the crowd.
What suggestions do you have for management?
Continue to pay attention to the employees suggestions for improvement.
Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?
Represent yourself honestly and cheerfully.
"Don't be fooled into thinking it's okay to have a life outside the office!"
Baxter International Review by Baxter International Employee in Westlake Village, CA on
What do you like about working at Baxter International?
The opportunities for advancement and the encouragement to grow.
What don't you like about working at Baxter International?
The lack of support and disregard for employees personal lives outside the office.
What suggestions do you have for management?
To learn to train Managers before throwing them in a position that requires an ability to mentor and support their subordinates. Too many people were given the title without displaying the skills required.
Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?
Make sure your manager is experienced!
"as an intern I was treated well and offered a position again for this coming summer"
Baxter International Review by Chemistry Intern in Round Lake, IL on
What do you like about working at Baxter International?
They were flexible with hours and although as an intern I did not receive health benefits, those that were offered were very comprehensive.
What don't you like about working at Baxter International?
I would have preferred to to be more challenged in my job. I like to stay busy, and would have liked to be assigned more tasks.
What suggestions do you have for management?
Management should have lab experience if they are going to be managing a lab.
"A good place to be: nice comfortable with lots of challenges."
Baxter International Review by Project Manager/Engineering Manager/Logistic Manager in Los Angeles, CA on
What do you like about working at Baxter International?
A lot to learn and a lot to contribute.
What don't you like about working at Baxter International?
Must play politic for advancement and watch your back all the time.
What suggestions do you have for management?
Look at the performance of individuals rather than who they hang out or not hang out for advancement consideration. Face the facts and reality rather than hanging on to fussy feely feelings.
Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?
Put your positive foot forward. Hang out with your bosses and peers.
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