Is GenScript a good company to work for as a Biotechnologist?

Biotechnologist professionals working at GenScript have rated their employer with 2.7 out of 5 stars in 15 Glassdoor reviews. This is a lower than average score with the overall rating of GenScript employees being 3.3 out of 5 stars. Search open Biotechnologist Jobs at GenScript now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Biotechnologist interview questions at GenScript .

Does GenScript pay Biotechnologist employees well?

Biotechnologist professionals rate their compensation and benefits at GenScript with 2.1 out of 5 stars based on 15 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 35.3% worse than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Biotechnologist salaries at GenScript.

How happy are Biotechnologist professionals working at GenScript?

21% of Biotechnologist employees at GenScript would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has increased by 56% in the past 12 months. Biotechnologist professionals have also rated GenScript with a 1.5 rating for work-life-balance, 1.3 rating for diversity and inclusion, 1.3 rating for culture and values and 1.9 rating for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at GenScript?

Lab Technician (17) , Biotechnologist (15) , Account Manager (11) , Technical Account Manager (11) , Sales Account Manager (10) , Sales (7) , Sales Manager (7) , Research Scientist (5) , Technical Account Manager (TAM) (5) , Laboratory Technician (4) , Product Manager (4) , Researcher (4) , Senior Technical Account Manager (4) , Inside Sales Manager (3) , Marketing Specialist (3)

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

"Colleagues are friendly and more relaxed when there are less orders" ((in 18 reviews)); "Most people at the company are friendly and well" ((in 18 reviews)); "Coworkers are friendly and responsive" ((in 15 reviews)); "The working environment is collaborative, and colleagues are generally supportive." ((in 11 reviews)); "Genscript has been very accommodating for furthering education and having comprehensive training opportunities for employees." ((in 7 reviews))

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

"1. Salaries are low." ((in 18 reviews)); "bad management" ((in 18 reviews)); "very low pay compared to the rest of the industry." ((in 16 reviews)); "2. Benefits for the size of this company are low." ((in 12 reviews)); "4) HR are best friends with Managers, so nothing remains confidential." ((in 5 reviews))

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GenScript Biotechnologist reviews

2.7

21% would recommend to a friend

(15 total reviews)

Frank Zhang and Sherry Shao

26% approve of CEO

20% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

2.1

Compensation and benefits

1.9

Career opportunities

1.5

Work/Life balance

1.5

Senior management

1.3

Culture & values

1.3

Diversity & inclusion

Biotechnologist employees have rated GenScript with 2.7 out of 5 stars, based on 15 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Biotechnologist professionals have an average working experience there. GenScript is rated 23% below average by Biotechnologist professionals compared to other employers within the Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology industry (3.5 stars).

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15 reviews

5.0

Jul 6, 2026

Glassdoor Review: Biotechnologist at GenScript

Biotechnologist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great Culture & Environment: The working environment is incredibly young, vibrant, and energetic. It makes coming to work enjoyable. Employee Engagement: HR does a fantastic job of keeping morale high, especially with the quarterly birthday celebrations and regular team-bonding activities. Strong Teamwork: While the workload can get quite heavy at times, you are never left to struggle alone. The team is highly collaborative, and everyone steps up to support each other when things get busy.

Cons

High Workload: The pace can be fast and demanding, leading to occasional periods of high stress and overtime to meet deadlines. Language Barrier: Internal communication can sometimes be a challenge. A significant number of colleagues primarily speak Mandarin, which can occasionally creare miscommunication in project collaboration if you aren't fluent.

1.0

Jul 2, 2026

Overworked with strict culture and low compensation

Biotechnologist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

HR tried to do get together events and gives free food and drinks

Cons

Overworked compare to the compensation that they are giving. Blame culture Very strict attendance that doesn't makes sense- like a factory worker Don’t understand how a company like this still functioning

GenScript Response

We recognize that our operational environment may not be the right fit for everyone. As a production-focused organization supporting customers globally, maintaining high standards of quality, reliability, and accountability is an essential part of how we operate and deliver for our customers day-to-day. At the same time, we believe that strong performance expectations should be supported by a professional, respectful, and collaborative work environment. We continuously review our practices, processes, and employee feedback to ensure we are balancing operational discipline with employee development and engagement. We appreciate your acknowledgement of the efforts our teams make to foster connection and community within the workplace. We also take feedback regarding workload, communication, and culture seriously, as these are areas where every growing organization must continue to improve

4.0

Jun 28, 2026

Decent pay for entry-level positions

Biotechnologist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

decent pay for entry level

Cons

no cons to say at all

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Overworked with strict culture and low compensation

Decent pay for entry-level positions

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