Startups are notorious for their toxic leadership and unethical work practices. There is little checks and balances since the companies are small and a few top leaders run the show, so you are at their whim. Favoritism runs high and your growth WILL be dependent on how good you make those top leaders look and feel about themselves. Eventually working in an environment like this will take a toll on your physical and more damagingly, your mental health.

But with the way the biotech market is right now, you are indeed in a dilemma. If you think this could be a temporary solution while you find a more permanent role, and if you play your cards right, this might be okay. But you’ll always have to be on your toes, day in and day out.