Pros
The people are great and the real asset to LGC. Good for experience, you get to work on multiple platforms both established and emerging technologies. Opportunities to work in collaboration with vairous pharmaceutical companies, where you can expand professional network. Then you can get a good job with the connections you've made. New sector managers are much better than ones who left company 9 months to a year ago. They are approachable and are keen to make relevant changes to improve work life at Fordham.
Cons
Absolutely awful pay, probably the worst in the industry, seriously this is no exaggeration! A starting salary for senior scientist of £27000 is an absolute disgrace. If you are promoted you will be kept at the bottom of the pay band, just to save a few quid. Insulating. Staff are overworked and have no time for personal development. Insufficient training of staff; after initial training to get new starters in the lab further training is virtually nonexistent. Weak managers given line management responsibilities. Either train them properly for this or remove that responsibility.