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

Not enough data to show CEO approval

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

2.0

May 4, 2026

Great culture but poor HR and low pay.

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Lots of food, people and culture are great, some opportunity of growth.

Cons

HR is a joke. They have openly admitted that they are only looking out for the company, not the employees. Don't get injured here or else HR will make you feel it is your fault. Pay is not competitive at all and the bonuses are a joke.

3.0

Oct 16, 2025

Okay place to work

Chemist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Stable job to feed family

Cons

Advancement is extremely rare. Managers always too busy

4.0

Dec 18, 2023

Decent Company, Pay Not Very Competitive

Quality control scientist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Company Culture, and experience is comprehensive

Cons

Management, Pay is on the lower end

Bachem Response

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Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback and recommendation. We are grateful for your time with us and we are glad you had the opportunity to gain valuable experience that will assist you on your career pathway. Also, your feedback on compensation is valuable for us as we are committed to offering competitive market wages and a comprehensive benefit package to all Bachem team members. We thank you again for your time and wish you much success for your future.

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