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 18 reviews)); "People are nice and helpful." ((in 8 reviews)); "Great colleagues and very good mood." ((in 5 reviews)); "Great health benefits and promotes within" ((in 5 reviews)); "Nice coworkers." ((in 4 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 6 reviews)); "Low salary and less room for growth in skills" ((in 6 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

Aug 15, 2021

Toxic environment, awful management

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

A job with some benefits. Good insurance and health benefit. Located in beautiful San Diego. Close to public transportation and stores.

Cons

Toxic environment. Inexperience VPs and directors. High turnover. People start looking for their next job as soon as they get hired. HR is completely inactive and does not follow employee’s complains.

Bachem Response

4y

We appreciate and value your feedback. With the growth Bachem has experienced, there are challenges for everyone in our organization, including our highly qualified and experienced managers and leaders. The work is dynamic and demanding, which is clearly not a fit for everyone. With regards to Human Resources, confidentiality can prevent others from having visibility to outcomes. Rest assured that Bachem takes all employee complaints seriously and addresses them with thoroughly and professionally. We hope that you find success in your next career move.

2.0

Aug 10, 2021

If have choices, stay away from this company

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Near San Diego metro, nice weather and low living cost. It was good years before.

Cons

Bad management, whatever things happen, the managers/supervisors skip responsibilities and enjoy in the air condition rooms. Not many people like to stay long.

Bachem Response

4y

We are sorry to hear about your dissatisfaction during your time at Bachem. Your feedback has been provided to the management team. While the managers and supervisors certainly can spend more time on the shop floor, Bachem has full confidence that they are taking seriously their responsibilities and are diligently working on tasks that are not visible to their staff. Thank you for taking the time to share your opinions. We with you the best of luck with your career.

3.0

Jul 15, 2021

Work from Home

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Many jobs at Bachem were moved to home offices during the pandemic. Recently, many of those jobs were made into permanent work-from-home positions. This is a huge benefit.

Cons

Lack of personal interaction (but the pros outweigh the cons).

Bachem Response

4y

We are happy that you are part of the Bachem family!!! Glad to know that you have been receptive to the option of working from home. We are pleased to have this option available for our employees whose job does not require them to be physically present at the worksite. More staff members are coming on-site periodically for team meetings and to have face-to-face interactions with colleagues. If this is not happening for you, please discuss with your manager your desire to make regular on-site visits to get the personal interactions that you are missing. Be Safe and Healthy.

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