Focused on impact - werkgeversreview Scientist bij Aspect Biosystems

- It is exciting to be involved in a company with a big vision - The team is truly amazing. Everyone is so smart and collaborate - Startup culture so you learn a lot and wear different hats - Good total compensation package (salary, stock options, benefits, etc) that continues to get better as the company grows - The company recently introduced an annual professional development allowance

- Priorities can shift quickly so if you’re not used to startups it can be difficult - Leadership is very ambitious so the bar for objectives are often set high - There’s never a shortage of tough problems and work, so you often have to put in a lot of time and effort

-Cutting-edge R&D in 3D printing engineering focused on cell encapsulation and biomaterials, with projects spanning from early conceptualization through in vivo studies under ambitious timelines. The role offers the opportunity to work as a true hands-on scientist within an industry setting. -A highly diverse and exceptionally talented international team—collaborating with so many smart and motivated colleagues is a major strength of the company. -A high degree of autonomy and flexibility: as long as you proactively coordinate with direct collaborators and deliver results, you are generally given the freedom to organize your experimental and hands-on work independently.

-Organizational processes reflect an early-stage startup mindset, with limited clarity around bonuses, no structured annual salary and/or role reviews, and frequent internal reorganizations. -Compensation is below market for the sector on a global level, particularly when compared to nearby regions such as Seattle, which has a similar cost of living but offers significantly higher pay for comparable roles. Given the company’s ambition to attract top-tier international talent, a more globally competitive compensation strategy would strengthen its ability to recruit and retain the best candidates. -The pressure level can occasionally be very high, sometimes resulting in significantly extended working hours without additional compensation. -Greater transparency around organizational and staffing changes would help improve trust and morale.