GenScript reviews

3.3

59% would recommend to a friend

(269 total reviews)

Frank Zhang and Sherry Shao

57% approve of CEO

53% positive business outlook

GenScript has an employee rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 269 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The GenScript 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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269 reviews
3.0
Aug 21, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Quarterly bonus high according to perfotmance

Cons

Overwork, lack of people, high overturn rate

1.0
Aug 20, 2025

Unethical company

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

-some really great people who are slowly being run out.

Cons

Micromanaging and unreleastic expectations are the norm. Non Chinese employees are treated differently. They have given leadership roles to people who are power hungry and treat other with disrespect.

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GenScript Response
10mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your perspective. We’re sorry to hear about your experience and take concerns about culture, expectations, and management very seriously. Feedback like yours helps us reflect and continue working toward creating a more inclusive, supportive, and respectful environment for all employees. We appreciate your contributions during your time here and wish you the best in your future endeavors.
2.0
Aug 1, 2025

Language Barrier is a major hinderance to employee performance

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

-Fast-paced environment with room to grow in some departments -Promotions do occur regularly, including for non-Chinese speakers -Opportunities to learn new systems and processes -Some supportive coworkers and team members who will help you get up to speed

Cons

-A significant number of supervisors, team leads, and managers primarily speak Mandarin or Chinese, with limited English proficiency. This creates a substantial language barrier for English-speaking employees. -If you don't speak Chinese, you're much less likely to receive direct training or guidance from higher-level staff. -New hires who speak Chinese are often trained directly by supervisors, while non-Chinese speakers are typically trained by peers who may have only been in the role for a short time themselves. -This uneven training dynamic can set non-Chinese speakers at a disadvantage in terms of performance and promotional opportunities. -The order system is entirely in Chinese with no full English translation available, making it harder to navigate for those who don’t read Chinese. -Communication gaps can lead to confusion, inefficiency, and frustration. -There is very little room for mistakes. The work culture tends to focus on assigning blame, even for errors that are due to unclear instructions, systemic issues, or miscommunications—not the employee’s fault. -Feedback can be inconsistent, and expectations may not always be clearly communicated. -There is very little room for error. Mistakes—often due to poor training, unclear instructions, or reagent and equipment issues—are frequently blamed on employees regardless of fault. -A blame culture exists: accountability is often misplaced, and employees may be publicly or unfairly singled out. -As a result, some team members (even those who speak English) are reluctant to train new hires. They don’t want to be held responsible if the new person makes a mistake or have to stay late to fix it.

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GenScript Response
11mo
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We value our diverse, multicultural team and understand that language differences can sometimes create challenges. We are actively working to improve inclusivity by reviewing training processes, exploring bilingual resources, and enhancing communication across all teams. Your input helps us continue to create a supportive environment for everyone.
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