A company with global standards in both work and working styles.

Joined in 2009/Research position
Safety Research Institute

N.F.

Global expansion and personal dreams.

I decided to joinSNBL because I dreamed that I would be able to do a job that would help someone in need someday, as the global business expands further in the future.

Broadened perspectives and expertise through working in the U.S.

From my seventh year with the company, I was seconded to SNBL U.S.A., Ltd, a non-clinical business subsidiary in the United States, for about two years. There, I was responsible for developing an immunotoxicity evaluation system using flow cytometry for non-clinical trials. Through working in the U.S., I was constantly refreshed by how different cultures lead to different ways of thinking, allowing me to broaden my own perspectives and mindset. In a country with diverse races and ethnicities, the language barrier wasn't too high, and the ability to flexibly change working styles to suit individual lifestyles, such as hourly paid leave and telework, along with colleagues who skillfully balanced work and life, made both work and life easier.
Reflecting on my time working in the U.S., what left a strong impression was the speed of evolution with new technologies and systems being developed daily, and the intense competition among specialized labs and companies in various fields. From such experiences, I developed a strong desire to deepen my expertise and aim higher as a specialist. In an environment different from Japan, where employees frequently change jobs, I was able to work with a sense of tension, which was a good stimulus.

An environment that supports balancing childcare and work.

I think SNBL is really easy for women to work in, and for women and their families, it is an environment where they can balance work and child-rearing. There is an in-house daycare center in the immediate vicinity of the company, and I was able to take care of my child immediately after maternity leave, so I did not have to worry about waiting for admission due to children on the waiting list. There is also a staggered working hours system, a half-day, and an hourly paid leave system, so it is easy to participate in kindergartens and school events. In addition, there are times when I have to take a sudden leave due to a child's illness or a school event, but the company culture is understanding and easy to take vacations from, which was very helpful. It's easy to exchange information about child-rearing, and I think it's a really strong ally for working women.

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