laboratory technician

RiceTec, Inc.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Getting the experience in the field through research and presenting findings to the sales team.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Having a manager that doesn't want to see you succeed but instead helps those around you and if something goes wrong, you are the first to get the blame when in reality, their desire to rush things that takes time caused the whole situation to blow up.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
It's a mix between dealing with people who actually care and those that just show up to leave. Some of those that have been at the company for years are never punished because they feel untouchable and HR won't address any claims against them. If you haven't been at the company for 10 years or more and you make a mistake, HR is more likely to take action against you. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
We usually have our plans drawn up for the season and by the week. After you get everything planted, you spend your time monitoring growth stages so that you can follow the protocol for the trials, whether it be small plots or strip trials. Make applications, collect and record data, and make plans based off the rice stages as to when you will have to do anything else to the trial.

over the past decade the company has seen lots of change. recently there is a lot of uncertainty with a new CEO and poor communication from upper management on direction and expectations. we have had several new employees quit before the 2 year mark (a couple not even making it to the 1 year) from a poor workplace culture. one of the perks is you get to work outside and sometimes you get to travel for work, but it depends on the importance of your group and if your boss has enough political pull in the company to allow you to grow or not. 

Many employees are resigning due to poor management. As most of the management team is located out of state, they have limited visibility into day-to-day operations, leading to a disconnect and dissatisfaction among staff. This lack of understanding and support is a primary driver of employee departures.

The lack of appreciation for hard work and limited career growth opportunities is leading to low employee morale and a high turnover rate. Coupled with below-average salaries, these factors are creating a negative and unsustainable work environment.

The only thing I can say is I learned new things.  But, as far as management I am extremely disappointed especially how certain situations were handled.  Had hoped for a better working relationship with management but this is a two way street.  Message to management - listen and don't assume unless you have the facts!  Also, you can't mold people into a mini version of yourself.  Each person has a mind of their own.  If you don't want outsiders offering ideas hire from within.

If you do your job, you will reek the benefits. As long as you are working and not goofing off on company hours, people will respect and help you as much as they can. I loved working here, they taught me many valuable things for later on down the road.

Management believes everything read from a book about farming rice works in every farmable region on the globe. 99% of the individuals who are classified as "upper management" don't know a grain of rice from a cob of corn. 

Turnover is high even for 2024 and management is seemingly unwilling to hire people to replace those who leave. I, along with others that remained, are left to our own devices even when essential equipment break down and stall progress on projects for days at a time.

It can get pretty hot outside in the summer months but it’s bearable. The only real downfall is that it’s seasonal and you never really know when your time is gunna be up. It’s maximum 9 months on, 3 months off but I’ve only been here 4 months. 

Seasonal QC role with a hands-on lab experience and SOP workflows. Communication and transparency were inconsistent, with limited growth opportunities.

This company has lots of people that will leave in under 12 months.  Change comes difficult due to the long term employees. all mean well but growth is impossible without change.

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