Reputation of a Company - Does it Matter?

[JB_Cells]

Does the reputation of the Pharma/Biotech company that you work for matter when you apply for another position in the sciences or quality departments?  Specifically, if you work for a company that doesn't have a great reputation, will that hurt your chances of getting hired elsewhere?

 

I have been offered a position (no other offers yet) and am wondering if, because I just graduated and this is my first industry position, working for a company with a not so stellar reputation will kill my chances of being hired at other companies in the years to come?

 

Thank you.

[BeakerBreaker]

I think reputation of the company matters less than what skills you develop, who you can get to recommend you, and networking.  Remember, there are plenty of human robots at Sigma/Pfizer/etc. that run the same assay every day, while at the same time no-name startups can have some good talent and good opportunities.  As long as you think you are developing as a scientist at the right rate and will be able to get some good recommendations later on from your coworkers, you should be fine.