Is Bio-Rad Laboratories a good company to work for?

Bio-Rad Laboratories has an overall rating of 3.3 out of 5, based on over 1,620 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 8% over the last 12 months. 53% of employees would recommend working at Bio-Rad Laboratories to a friend and 34% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Bio-Rad Laboratories have been left by employees working as Software Developer , Scientist and Senior Scientist .

Does Bio-Rad Laboratories pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Bio-Rad Laboratories employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.4 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Bio-Rad Laboratories. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Bio-Rad Laboratories?

53% of Bio-Rad Laboratories employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Bio-Rad Laboratories 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.2 for culture and values and 2.8 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Bio-Rad Laboratories?

Account Manager (28) , Field Service Engineer (28) , Scientist (23) , Product Manager (21) , Manager (20) , Senior Scientist (17) , Customer Service Representative (15) , Engineer (15) , Field Applications Specialist (13) , Project Manager (13) , Research Associate (12) , Software Developer (12) , Software Engineer (12) , Chemist (9) , Marketing (9)

What are the pros of working at Bio-Rad Laboratories according to real employee reviews?

"People are great and not super corporate." ((in 129 reviews)); "Benefits are good and I am generally happy with the company" ((in 117 reviews)); "Work Life Balance is good because there are no expectations that you will work hard (you certainly won't be recognized for it)." ((in 81 reviews)); "And the culture is great." ((in 45 reviews)); "Great colleagues and team leaders." ((in 38 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Bio-Rad Laboratories according to real employee reviews?

"mobbing and bulling bad management" ((in 116 reviews)); "This includes not considering qualified internal candidates for roles based solely on the low pay that Bio" ((in 42 reviews)); "Your salary will be low" ((in 39 reviews)); "Direct manager has no control and doing everything he wants." ((in 35 reviews)); "There's no leadership or management skills." ((in 26 reviews))

What are employees saying about Bio-Rad Laboratories layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Bio-Rad Laboratories locations?

Hercules , Irvine , Pleasanton , Woodinville , San Francisco , Cambridge , Benicia , Richmond , Boulder , Redmond , Plano , Seattle , Ann Arbor , Fort Worth , San Diego , Boston , New York , Bothell , Raleigh , Dallas , Columbus , Oakland , Santa Rosa , Columbia , Matawan , New Brunswick , Salt Lake City , Chicago , Des Plaines , Portland

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Bio-Rad Laboratories

Bio-Rad Laboratories reviews

3.3

53% would recommend to a friend

(1,292 total reviews)

Norman Schwartz

63% approve of CEO

34% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.7

Work/Life balance

3.5

Diversity & inclusion

3.4

Compensation and benefits

3.2

Culture & values

2.8

Career opportunities

2.7

Senior management

Bio-Rad Laboratories has an employee rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 1,292 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Bio-Rad Laboratories 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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1K reviews

5.0

Jun 9, 2025

Great intro to R&D work

Research associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Hybrid work schedule, understanding managers, supportive environment and coworkers

Cons

Company hasn't done as well financially in recent years and have downsized. Research projects sometimes struggled due to limited resources

Bio-Rad Laboratories Response

We appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts on your time here at Bio-Rad. It's wonderful to hear that you had such a positive experience here. It's definitely been a challenging few years for our industry, but we're confident in our ability to adapt and adjust in this rapidly changing environment.

4.0

Jun 4, 2025

Great WLB, Slow decision making

Software developer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

* Great WLB * Friendly Co-Workers * Hybrid work schedule

Cons

* Slow decisions being made * Tech stack / tools not as modern * Too much politics * Pay not competitive compared to bay area * Slow growth opportunities

Bio-Rad Laboratories Response

Thanks for sharing your perspective. We pride ourselves on having built a great work culture at Bio-Rad and it's rewarding to see that reflected back in our reviews. If you feel you are not progressing in your career, we encourage you to have conversations with your manager about what is needed to get you to the next level. We have a variety of development and mentorship opportunities so it's definitely worth a check-in to make sure you're set up for continued success. Thanks for being a part of the team!

4.0

Jun 3, 2025

Good Job but Poor Executive Oversight

Research associate ii

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

-Interesting -Good people -Flexible work schedule

Cons

-Higher ups do not prioritize upward mobility -Short sighted business vision -Frequent lay offs

Bio-Rad Laboratories Response

Thank you for sharing your perspective. It's rewarding to hear that our people were a positive for you. Our company culture is something we're particularly proud of. We have experienced layoffs lately as our industry is facing a particularly challenging environment but we're confident in our ability to move forward and continue to grow. Best wishes in whatever comes next for you.

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