Regeneron

juneg

Lots of signs up in Raheen about Regeneron project.

Does anybody know what kind of jobs are going to be available and when?
Will this be a major jobs boost to the area?

Mc Love

Huge jobs boost I reckon! and they are a great company to work for i've heard

regeneron worker

I work there and I have to say I was lured by the money on offer but from the time I step inside that building it was hell , the management are not nice people and make you feel very small indeed , all other workers are nice people and are running afraid to open there mouths , I currently work there and am looking for something else to get the hell out there , Vistakon would be 100 times better then this so called company .
So take my advise don't even apply for a job here ,

gtothek

Heard the same from an employee there. Supposed to be tough to work for.

limericklad87

gtothek wrote: »

Heard the same from an employee there. Supposed to be tough to work for.

What departments were they in

SoCo2009

Ya I'd be interested to hear more too as I'm applying there currently.

'regeneron worker' looks like such a suspicious account :pac:

jimmyjim11

lot of people working there at the moment
as its a construction site

who_ru

regeneron worker wrote: »

I work there and I have to say I was lured by the money on offer but from the time I step inside that building it was hell , the management are not nice people and make you feel very small indeed , all other workers are nice people and are running afraid to open there mouths , I currently work there and am looking for something else to get the hell out there , Vistakon would be 100 times better then this so called company .
So take my advise don't even apply for a job here ,

Troll

http://www.burnscarlton.com/article/pharma-biotechnology/regeneron-pharmaceuticals-wins-top-employer-award/801755423#.VGU5YJH46rU


http://www.glassdoor.com/Overview/Working-at-Regeneron-Pharmaceuticals-EI_IE981.11,36.htm

Xennon

Seems the person who drives their regeneron car in and out from limerick has a special dispensation to break speed limits on a contineous basis. Must be one of them there road warriors.

SoCo2009

Anyone had any word on what Regeneron is like to work in?
In the labs especially?

Squall Leonhart

It's not up and running yet, it's still in construction. Labs aren't yet finished

SoCo2009

They have took on lab personnel the last few months though? Unless they're just training them in at present.

hagoonabear

friend works on construction out there, they have already hired workers from what he's told. they won't be starting until two years fine or something not dully sure but it's a real American company really strict with workers smoking and parking

dingdangdoo22

is the general consensus still that they are hard to work for?
do they pay well in general does anyone know?

Squall Leonhart

Speaking as somebody who has been working on the development here in Limerick as an employee of one of the main contractors here for the last 12 months, I can't really say they're any more difficult to work for compared to some other pharmaceutical companies I've done work for. Obviously this could be completely different than working as a direct employee.

Yes they have hired a lot of staff, but seems to be predominantly for training purposes at the moment, and for the next year or more. I know a staff member who has been on training with them for the last 2 months, he's been sent to the US and Europe for training at different facilities. I am not in a position to say if they pay well or not.

dingdangdoo22

Squall Leonhart wrote: »

Speaking as somebody who has been working on the development here in Limerick as an employee of one of the main contractors here for the last 12 months, I can't really say they're any more difficult to work for compared to some other pharmaceutical companies I've done work for. Obviously this could be completely different than working as a direct employee.

Yes they have hired a lot of staff, but seems to be predominantly for training purposes at the moment, and for the next year or more. I know a staff member who has been on training with them for the last 2 months, he's been sent to the US and Europe for training at different facilities. I am not in a position to say if they pay well or not.

ok cheers, im sure there are some others that will have some more info.

247music

So is there anyone on here that has started working for regeneron that can shed some light on what kind of company they are to work for? Loads of jobs advertised but it seems no one knows anyone working there??

waxmelts2000

Hello just wondering if anyone has had further feedback on what they are like to work for?

247music

regeneron worker wrote:

I work there and I have to say I was lured by the money on offer but from the time I step inside that building it was hell , the management are not nice people and make you feel very small indeed , all other workers are nice people and are running afraid to open there mouths , I currently work there and am looking for something else to get the hell out there , Vistakon would be 100 times better then this so called company . So take my advise don't even apply for a job here ,

Valyawl wrote:

Hello just wondering if anyone has had further feedback on what they are like to work for?

Still don't know anyone that has been hired by them.. seems they are determined to get people with bio pharm experience. .

Townie_P

They had an open day recently and openly admitted to everyone there that they are having huge problems finding staff. They want people with 5 years bioPharma experience but they just aren't out there in the numbers that they need. They said they expect to be still recruiting 2 years from now....

JakeArmitage

I heard the money is very good in there

247music

Townie_P wrote:

They had an open day recently and openly admitted to everyone there that they are having huge problems finding staff. They want people with 5 years bioPharma experience but they just aren't out there in the numbers that they need. They said they expect to be still recruiting 2 years from now....

At the moment it's impossible to get in there.. I suppose two years will tell a lot about what the work environment in there is like in there in comparison to some of the other large manufacturing employers within limerick.. I would have thought with Roche closing down in clare castle they would have gained a lot of possible candidates from there...

innealtoir

Was speaking to one of their HR staff recently and they mentioned that they are only coming out R&D and into full production this year. I'd say the recruitment for staff with less than 5 years specific experience will ramp up this year.

I recently got selected to take part in the Graduate Assessment Centre for the position of Biotech Production Specialist. Coming from a mechanical engineering background with no biopharma experience, i reckon i'll have a steep leaning curve if i am successful in securing a position.

sfc12345

Hi there,

I am wondering what the current starting graduate salary is for a process scientist in Regeneron in Limerick. Any rough estimates out there? Cheers

Blazer

JakeArmitage wrote: »

I heard the money is very good in there

Money is very good in all Pharma companies really. But you will earn it.
Rengeron give 27 days holidays as well as a host of perks.
I spent 2 years in a Pharma Company in IT and it took some adjustment to get used to all the processes in place. Mad mad busy but days/weeks/months were just a blur which was great.

sfc12345

Blazer wrote: »

Money is very good in all Pharma companies really. But you will earn it.
Rengeron give 27 days holidays as well as a host of perks.
I spent 2 years in a Pharma Company in IT and it took some adjustment to get used to all the processes in place. Mad mad busy but days/weeks/months were just a blur which was great.

Any rough estimate on what the graduate money is like ? I'm looking to compare this to another potential offer! Cheers!

Blazer

sfc12345 wrote: »

Hi there,

I am wondering what the current starting graduate salary is for a process scientist in Regeneron in Limerick. Any rough estimates out there? Cheers

No idea but I imagine low 30's.
DependIng how well you do this could rapidly rise over a few years. I got a 5k rise and they were apologIsing it was low due to the contractor budget but I wasn't expecting even a raise.

Paddico

Blazer wrote: »

sfc12345 wrote: »

Hi there,

I am wondering what the current starting graduate salary is for a process scientist in Regeneron in Limerick. Any rough estimates out there? Cheers

No idea but I imagine  low 30's.
DependIng how well you do this could rapidly rise over a few years. I got a 5k rise and they were apologIsing it was low due to the contractor budget but I wasn't expecting even a raise.

Low 30s for a graduate .... jesus where do I sign.....

Triona00

Hi

Does anyone know if they recruit for general operators for regeneron? I haven't seen much up lately.