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?

"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))

What are the cons of working at Bachem according to real employee 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)); "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))

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

4.0

Apr 29, 2020

A Great Company with Small Company Values

Director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great teamwork is displayed daily

Cons

None so far will update if required.

Bachem Response

5y

We appreciate your feedback. It’s always good to hear that people feel like they are part of the team and collaborate with one another to the continued success of Bachem. We value your dedication and commitment to Bachem.

3.0

Feb 28, 2020

Working here for three years, don't seem to be advancing

Materials coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

large company but small department, get to know everyone

Cons

high turn-over rate, people seem to find better jobs

Bachem Response

6y

We appreciate you taking the time to give us your feedback. Bachem, as a medium size company, offers many opportunities for employees to grow and develop be it within an employee’s department or elsewhere within the company. Hard work and determination certainly pays off, as illustrated by the recent promotion of an employee within the department. Please speak with your Supervisor and the Site Manager regarding your career goals and how Bachem can support them. Thank you again for reaching out and helping to make Bachem a better place to work!

1.0

Dec 19, 2019

Living Nightmare

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Benefits, [Glass Door wants 5 words]

Cons

Very cliquish and immature work environment. Some Negative gossip goes unchecked. High turnover in affected departments. Retaliation is normal. Some managers are inexperienced at actually managing personnel and it shows.

Bachem Response

6y

Thank you for taking the time to provide us your feedback. We are sorry that you had a negative work experience at Bachem. As we become aware of such situations, we will take immediate steps to council managers and individuals engaging in such behavior to help create a more positive and team oriented work environment. We wish you all the best in your future career path.

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