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    Company overview

    Company size

    101-1,000

    Primary location

    Biopolis, Singapore
    About Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)A*STAR is Singapore's lead public sector agency that spearheads economic oriented research to advance scientific discovery and develop innovative technology. Through open innovation, we collaborate with our partners in both the public and private sectors to benefit society.About Genome Institute of Singapore (GIS)The Genome Institute of Singapore (GIS) is a research institute funded under A*STAR’s Biomedical Research Council, that advances genomics through discovery-based research on systems and integrative biology. As the national flagship institute for genomic sciences in Singapore, GIS pursues the integration of technology, genetics and biology and continues to be the nucleating force for collaborative genomic studies in Singapore, and extending partnerships internationally in both the academic and commercial sectors.

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    What’s it like working at Genome Institute of Singapore?

    AI summary of recent reviews

    Employees at the Genome Institute of Singapore appreciate the great colleagues and opportunities to work with people of similar interests. They also value the high salaries and good benefits, as well as the learning opportunities available, including exposure to new technologies and high-quality research. The work environment is praised, with adequate space, a good location, and a sense of mission.

    However, some potential challenges were noted, such as supervisors lacking empathy and not providing proper training or planning for career progression. There were also concerns about competitive schedules and heavy workloads, with expectations to work on weekends for some roles. Additionally, a few reviewers felt that career development opportunities for research assistants were limited.

    Recent reviews

    1.0
    Senior Researcher
    Aug 2023
    Bad managers & no career development
    The good thingsGood benefits, great colleagues. Ok work life balance,
    The challengesSupervisors has no empathy and do not plan career progression for employees. They have no proper training in managing a team but only treat employees like an extra pair of helping hands.
    5.0
    IT Asset Management Assistant
    Aug 2021
    SingaporeLess than 1 year in the role, former employee
    friendly environment, suitable working space
    The good thingsworked with colleagues of similar interests, adequate space for self-breaks, good working environment.
    The challengescompetitive working schedules, social events
    5.0
    Researcher
    Apr 2021
    Great place, great research, but the salary is no competitive
    The good thingsResearch is great, people are friendly, and you feel like is a place with a mission
    The challengesIt is still an academic institution, thus, salaries are much better in industry jobs
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