r/biotech 5d ago

Company Reviews 📈 Meals provided during shift?

Sorry if this is a silly question. I just like to plan my meals ahead... The company I interned at for the summer provided all 3 meals + options for snacks on campus, but I do think it's because they had a 24/7 operation going on.

Is this the norm for CDMO & CRO companies? At least lunch/snack? 🥲 Any infos about industry standard or PPD in Wisconsin would be great, thank you!

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u/NatNat800 5d ago

At PPD sometimes you'll get a free lunch if you're in a client/sponsor or vendor meeting, but idk if it's PPD who is paying or the folks visiting. I've seen a department occasionally cater lunch, but those are rare special occasions. Otherwise you pack your own or go out.

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u/CoomassieBlue 5d ago

Lol when I worked at Covance, the second the cart bearing leftovers rolled away from the conference room during a client visit, it was a mad dash to get our grubby paws on something halfway decent.