American Chemical Society Employee Job Reviews in the United States

"I had an amazing experience with ACS, however the only downfall was some of the management had little to no background in the IT field, which in turn meant they had less of an understanding of the IT world and some of the issues that different roles faced."

"I do not wish to leave a review"

"Your experience greatly depends on where you are in the organization. Some departments are much better than others. That said, sometimes it feels like this: You are on a sinking ship, you run to the captain and say "The hull is filling up with water!", he/she looks at you and says "hold on, lets get some consensus on this issue and I will get back with you". After some time, the captain returns with a paper cup in hand. "OK, go down and take care of it with this". When you have done all you can to get water over the side, the captain comes by and checks on your progress. He/she says "Can you do this more effectively? Excuse me, I'm headed to a leadership meeting." *sigh*"

"Good benefits but limited career advancement; limited personal growth opportunites; management is clique-ish and somewhat dysfunctional"

What do you like about working at American Chemical Society?

"My co-workers and peers where friendly and personable. I enjoyed working with them. You may also."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"N/A - (this online form has a bug in that it is forcing me to put in 14 more words)"

What don't you like about working at American Chemical Society?

"IT Management was insecure and obsessed with controlling spin outside of IT - especially to an unwittingly CEO: CIO was narcissistic; SW Dir was a sociopathic bully; HR was incompetent; Organization cultivated yes-men."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Act like a not-for-profit; don't give lip service to company values; embrace PubMed and OpenAccess."

"Fantastic place to work!!"

What do you like about working at American Chemical Society?

"I adored every person I worked with."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"If you have a chance to interview, take it - you won't regret it!"

What don't you like about working at American Chemical Society?

"The building - a bit crowded."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"None - my manager was the best!!"

"The questions are all good and I hope the responses are useful."

What do you like about working at American Chemical Society?

"I like the people, benefits and opportunities to solve problems for staff and customers. I also admire the way senior management involved staff at all levels and encouraged them to contribute."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Be yourself and be able to articulate how your experience and skills can contribute to the society."

What don't you like about working at American Chemical Society?

"Since the society had being doing things the same way for such a long time, it was sometimes difficult to implement positive change and to convince customers that it was for their good."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Keep at it: be persistent but continue to listen to the customers and staff. They have ideas that will continuously improve life and business at ACS."

"I enjoyed my employment and I learned a lot."

What do you like about working at American Chemical Society?

"The members of the society and fellow co-workers were great!"

What don't you like about working at American Chemical Society?

"Location in DC. Parking was horrible."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Be willing to cross-train in other departments"

"American Chemical Society is a good organization to work for."

What do you like about working at American Chemical Society?

"Great co-workers, truly felt like a family atmosphere."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Ask a lot of questions on the interview. Know exactly the expectations that are required from you."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Stronger commitment to balancing work and personal life for employees. Telecommuting opportunities for employees will also be great."

What do you like about working at American Chemical Society?

"Ability to research various technologies, frameworks, approaches and methodologies."

What don't you like about working at American Chemical Society?

"Not a strategic thinking organization."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Think strategic."