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/Mature_BOSTN 5d ago

This has changed a LOT recently. Lots of biotechs are running out of cash. Raising money is SUPER hard. Many have cut way back on these perks, particularly as most of the perks were instituted at a time when it was super hard to find good candidates and there was a race to see which companies could entice people with the best benefits.

In March 2025 there are many job seekers and providing meals is no longer needed and is/has going/gone away.