Abzena reviews

3.2

63% would recommend to a friend

(188 total reviews)

Geoffrey Glass

42% approve of CEO

49% positive business outlook

Abzena has an employee rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars, based on 188 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Abzena employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology industry (3.5 stars).

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188 reviews
5.0
Nov 6, 2025

Open minded and decisive

Recommend
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Pros

Values experience, open to innovation, great team members,

Cons

need more staff/resources. World wide time zones make meetings a bit difficult. (but that is also a good thing)

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Abzena Response
7mo
Thank you for sharing your experience and for highlighting what makes Abzena a great place to work! We appreciate your thoughtful advice on hiring for attitude and aptitude when experience isn’t available; that’s an excellent perspective we’ll keep in mind as we grow. We also hear your point about resources and global time zones. These are areas we continually review to support collaboration and balance workloads across regions. Your feedback helps us improve while staying true to our culture of integrity, collaboration, and respect. Thank you for being part of our team! - Abzena People Team
5.0
Nov 6, 2025

Rewarding Culture

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Pros

Excellent benefits and opportunity to grow and learn. Supervisors are always available to answer questions and provide guidance. Management keeps us informed and helps us to focus on what we should prioritize. San Diego facility is clean with nice equipment. Company has a lot of employee events and recognizes their employees.

Cons

Company runs lean which can lead to long hours, but they do their best to recognize your effort and are working to bring on more staff.

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Abzena Response
7mo
Thank you for sharing such positive feedback! We’re thrilled to hear you value the benefits, growth opportunities, and the support from supervisors and management. It’s great to know our efforts to keep employees informed and engaged are making an impact. We appreciate your note about long hours and your suggestion for a winter shutdown. We’re continually reviewing ways to support work-life balance and recognize the hard work of our teams. Thank you for being an important part of Abzena’s rewarding culture. - Abzena People Team
2.0
Oct 30, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Incredibly talented Product Development team with access to the latest technologies. The most passionate individuals I have come across in biotech. Access to a portfolio of platform technologies.

Cons

Management loves to yell at the team when HR is away Disorganized scheduling and resource allocation Improper storage and segregation of controlled materials Lack of support from the top Multiple sources for information that occasionally conflict resulting in inefficiencies in process Promises of training for indefinite periods of time and lack of any real growth for the good of the team

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Abzena Response
8mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We are, however, very concerned by the issues you raised regarding communication, scheduling, training, and the handling of controlled materials. These do not align with the standards we expect or the environment we aim to provide. Your feedback is being shared with the appropriate leadership so we can address these matters thoroughly. We take the integrity of our processes and the well-being of our employees seriously, and we appreciate you bringing these concerns forward. If you are open to it, we encourage you to reach out to HR directly so we can gather more detail and ensure the appropriate follow-up occurs. Thank you again for your contribution and for emphasizing the importance of quality and safety in our work.
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