Bachem reviews

3.0

37% would recommend to a friend

(152 total reviews)

Anne-Kathrin Stoller

Not enough data to show CEO approval

62% positive business outlook

Bachem has an employee rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars, based on 152 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Bachem 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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152 reviews
3.0
Aug 1, 2023

Stepping stone for something better

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

-Opportunity to learn if you look for it -Good place to develop personal skill set if you’re self motivated -Decent medical benefits

Cons

-Limited upward mobility for those at the bottom level -Below average pay -Little recognition of higher level of effort or performance (i.e. raises/pay is same despite unequal distribution of responsibility or effort)

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Bachem Response
2y
Thank you for providing your feedback. As a current Bachem team member, we value your input and would welcome the chance to further discuss your thoughts and concerns. We are committed to assisting the career development of all Bachem team members and both your supervisor and HR business partner will work with you to develop your career pathway within the company. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us to continue the conversation.
3.0
Jul 25, 2023

Good Company

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Strives for innovation. Small enough that employees can try new things and make a difference.

Cons

Headquarters are not in the US.

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Bachem Response
2y
We kindly thank you for your review. As a Swiss-owned company, we are proud to have our U.S. manufacturing facilities based here in California. With plans to expand manufacturing capacity in the coming years, we feel we are perfectly suited to offer team members the right blend of peer networking and career growth opportunities. We hope you think fondly of your time with us, and we wish you the best of luck on your career path.
4.0
Jul 13, 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

You have the opportunity to wear multiple hats and cross train

Cons

Very high turnover of employees

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Bachem Response
2y
Thank you for sharing your feedback and for choosing Bachem as a step on your career path. First, we are happy to read your favorable review of your cross-training experience with us. We take great pride in our efforts to assist team members in learning new skills while sharing existing knowledge in cross-functional settings. Second, we appreciate your honesty and acknowledge your concerns about high turnover. We understand that a high turnover rate can impact the overall dynamics of the workplace. Therefore, we have implemented a number of initiatives to address turnover and to foster employee retention. As a result, our retention of team members improved significantly over the last few months. Thank you again for your valuable feedback. Your insights are crucial as we strive to create a more stable and positive work environment for everyone.
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