Employees at Temasek Life Sciences Laboratory Ltd appreciate the flexible working pace and lack of micromanagement from managers and bosses. They also enjoy the friendly and approachable colleagues, including principal investigators (PIs). Interns and employees have the opportunity to aid in lab work and learn about the overall research workflow and problem-solving skills. The company building is located in a good, green surrounding inside NUS, and there are many canteens with cheap food nearby. Additionally, the company provides dinner/lunch every two years.
However, there are some potential challenges. Some employees feel that upper management is inflexible and does not make decisions that most workers agree with. There are limited career development opportunities unless one decides to pursue further academic qualifications like a PhD. The building is quite old and rundown, and the facility seems outdated. Most research jobs at the company are contract-based, and contracts may or may not be renewed. Some employees find the administrative processes to be convoluted. Employees have also noted meager bonuses, not much medical benefits, and low flexibility in benefits.