Question 1

Does Bachem pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

How satisfied are employees working at Bachem?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 3

What are the top reviewed jobs at Bachem?

Accepted Answer

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)

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

"There is good benefits package" ((in 21 reviews)); "workers are great people." ((in 8 reviews)); "Great colleagues and very good mood." ((in 4 reviews)); "Excellent health benefits with low cost to individual" ((in 4 reviews)); "Good health care benefits." ((in 3 reviews))

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

"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)); "Managers always too busy" ((in 8 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 8 reviews)); "Low pay" ((in 6 reviews)); "Low salary and less room for growth in skills" ((in 6 reviews))

Question 6

What are employees saying about Bachem layoffs in 2026?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 7

What are the top reviewed Bachem locations?

Accepted Answer

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

Bachem

Bachem reviews

Company ratings over time

Ratings by demographic groups

Reviews by job title

no

Don't work here if you can help it

It's ok

Jobs at Bachem

Bachem reviews FAQs

Want the inside scoop on your own company?

Bowls

Followed companies

Job searches

Company ratings over time

Bachem reviews FAQs

Jobs at Bachem