Working at Becton, Dickinson & Co. in San Diego, CA: 16 Employee Job Reviews by Real Employee working in San Diego, CA Area

"BD's 70,000+ employees believe in the mission of Advancing the World of Health. The knowledge that we help patients around the work is the most gratifying aspect of working for BD. The culture is very conservative, but this is expected for a 120-year-old company that prioritizes the quality of its products."

"I was a Mechanical Engineer at BD for 2 years. The position was challenging at times - LOTS of sample testing, but very rewarding! The people that I worked with are very supportive and friendly."

"I worked for BD for 1 year. its a nice place to work and develop my skills,"

"this was one of the best companies I have ever worked for. The location is perfect the people are down to earth and treated me great. They are very welcoming and treat you like family. I was under a contract for one year it got extended for six more months. Currently waiting to see if I will get hired on or get another contract extension. By the rules and guide lines they can only re-new contracts twice. I had a wonderful time and enjoyed working here. Everyday was great and I enjoyed every minute."

"The processes tend to be bloated and at the expense of productivity. Also, the company culture is a crapshoot. I believe BD means well, but doesn't do well of consistently celebrating and creating spaces that facilitate team-building, knowledge sharing, etc. Ongoing siloed work is not uncommon."

"BD is a very large corporation and it feels big. On-boarding experience is terrible, but benefits are good. Currently experience some field issues and regulatory issues, but management is dedicated to continuous improvement."

"I have worked in this company since 2017. I have found the politics overwhelming and do not feel valued for the work I do for them."

"BD is a global medical technology company that is advancing the world of health by improving medical discovery, diagnostics and the delivery of care. I'm fortunate I work with great people that are passionate and proud of being part of a company that makes a difference in human health, saving and improving the lives of people all over the world."

"BD is a great place to work-flexible work hours, supportive of growth, competitive salaries, and great benefits!"

"Passionate to solve medical problems"

"I have worked for BD since 2017. The company continues to grow internally, as well as through acquisitions. The culture of the company is relaxed, with good benefits. The company has enabled me to grow professionally, but opportunities for movement within the company have been limited. There have been multiple organizational shifts since I have been employed with the company, which have made it difficult to be promoted."

"Very structured environment, fun people, nice campus, ability to work with numerous groups on products that save lives."

"Small company bought by big company. Good business."

What do you like about working at Becton, Dickinson & Co.?

"Big company support for new products, investments in new technology."

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

"Be honest and trusting, the culture is one of doing what is right."

What don't you like about working at Becton, Dickinson & Co.?

"Too much bureaucracy with a culture that is risk adverse."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Make processes simpler for the customer and make decisions down at the rep level when possible."

"Interesting Position - Slow to move into the digital age."

What do you like about working at Becton, Dickinson & Co.?

"Learning about biotech"

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

"Understand flow cytometry"

What don't you like about working at Becton, Dickinson & Co.?

"The company had very old-school ways of doing business"

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Embrace technology"

What do you like about working at Becton, Dickinson & Co.?

"Good work environment"

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

"be yourself"

What don't you like about working at Becton, Dickinson & Co.?

"Company too big"