Does Bachem pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Bachem employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Bachem. This rating has improved by 5% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Bachem?

37% of Bachem employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Bachem 2.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.9 for culture and values and 2.9 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Bachem?

Chemist (21) , Scientist (8) , Director (6) , Chemist I (4) , Production Chemist I (4) , Project Chemist (4) , Chemielaborant (3) , Chemist II (3) , Lab Technician (3) , Manager (3) , Production (3) , Quality Assurance (3) , Anonymous (2) , Chemiker (2) , Gruppenleiter (2)

What are the pros of working at Bachem according to real employee reviews?

"Good Benefit such as medical, dental, and vision with very low deductible." ((in 19 reviews)); "People are nice and helpful." ((in 8 reviews)); "Great colleagues and very good mood." ((in 5 reviews)); "Good insurance and health benefit." ((in 5 reviews)); "Excellent medical benefits." ((in 3 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Bachem according to real employee reviews?

"Managers always too busy" ((in 9 reviews)); "Upper management doesn't do anything to fix anything, if at any time you suggest a solution, they consider you a threat and try to demote you." ((in 9 reviews)); "There is a noticeable trend of bringing in new leaders without a clear focus on fostering or developing leadership within the existing team." ((in 7 reviews)); "Low pay" ((in 5 reviews)); "No work life balance" ((in 5 reviews))

What are employees saying about Bachem layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Bachem layoffs and their outlook for job security at Bachem in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Bachem locations?

Vista , Torrance , San Diego , Los Angeles , Carlsbad , Oceanside

Bachem reviews

3.0

37% would recommend to a friend

(152 total reviews)

Anne-Kathrin Stoller

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62% positive business outlook

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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

1.0

Apr 16, 2021

They don't care about you

Chemist ii

Recommend

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Pros

The only good thing about Bachem is the health benefits that they offer.

Cons

They don't take precautions to protect safety. I've heard rumors that the former production VP said that its easier to hire new people than to promote current employees. There are days when production chemists are expected to work 14+ hours in the lab. Very toxic work environment

1.0

Sep 20, 2020

Not a nice place to work

Marketing

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

They do offer good benefits for you and your family

Cons

The salaries are pretty bad, toxic environment to work

Bachem Response

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Thank you for taking time to provide feedback regarding your employment with Bachem. We strive to be competitive with our compensation, providing excellent benefits at a very affordable cost to all our employees. As it is Bachem’s goal to achieve an exceptional work experience, Bachem encourages employees to speak with their supervisor, department head or human resources regarding their ideas as well as their concerns. Through training and coaching efforts, Bachem strives for professionalism and a culture of collaboration at all levels of the organization. We wish you great success in your current and future professional endeavors.

4.0

Nov 6, 2018

So Far, So Good after first 90-days

Anonymous employee

Recommend

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Pros

I have just passed my 90-days working here at the Torrance site and it has been great. The first thing I noticed about the company was the diversity. There are so many different cultures and ethnic backgrounds employed at Bachem. The second thing was the hospitable people. Everyone is friendly and welcoming, working together to resolve issues rather than point fingers. Bachem is a small company in regards to the number of employees and so you somewhat get a sense of belonging. Lastly, I must say the benefits are superb compare to my previous company, Shire.

Cons

There are no major cons but I have one minor con. I love to travel and the vacation time here kills me! Due to working at Shire, an European company, we received 3-weeks of vacation from the start of employment. Bachem, which is also an European company, only gives the standard 2-weeks for its California sites and 4-weeks for its Switzerland site.

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