Vantaggi
Entry level, good experience for learning cGMP and general FDA regulatory standards, ability to move into better positions relatively quickly, quality training (at my site at least). Career opportunities are a big plus. Not only are there plenty of places to go within the company but the experience provided is applicable to many other companies and industries. Paid time off is a big plus. You start with 19 days a year, which is more than I can say for any other company that I interviewed for before this job. As far as work conditions go, there are no complaints. My job is not physically demanding and while there is a lot to learn, once it is learned a routine is easy to manage.
Svantaggi
This is a nights job. It's not a con that can be helped, of course, but if you're considering this job don't blow this fact off. The schedule is not for everyone. Also, the pay could be much better. Quality Control Specialists have similar experience and education requirements but starting pay for them is significantly higher. If both jobs are available, apply for Quality before Tech. Yearly merit raises barely track inflation rates. On the other hand, management is open to performance raises if you do your job well, and that makes up for part of it, but it will take a while to get to that point (2 years or so). Benefits are very standard (should be better for a company this size) and health insurance plans are not that great.