Does LGC pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, LGC employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at LGC. This rating has improved by 4% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at LGC?

33% of LGC employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated LGC 3.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.0 for culture and values and 2.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at LGC?

Scientist (34) , Project Manager (12) , Senior Scientist (12) , Analyst (10) , Lab Technician (10) , Student Scientist (9) , Chemist (8) , Manager (8) , Research Scientist (7) , Associate (5) , Inside Sales Representative (5) , Manufacturing Technician (5) , Operations Manager (5) , Product Manager (5) , Analytical Chemist (4)

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

"The people are great and the real asset to LGC." ((in 56 reviews)); "I had good colleagues and the job is good" ((in 25 reviews)); "benefits are good" ((in 24 reviews)); "Good work life balance in company" ((in 19 reviews)); "Good Culture, lots of oppertunitis to learn new things!" ((in 13 reviews))

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

"Poor management and lack of presence from line managers" ((in 44 reviews)); "work balance and low salaries" ((in 38 reviews)); "no career progression or learning potential" ((in 15 reviews)); "Poor leadership and silo'd from the rest" ((in 12 reviews)); "new employee pay is adjusted more conscientiously than senior employees, senior management does not have a lot of physical presence in the working environment and it is reflected in the decision" ((in 12 reviews))

What are employees saying about LGC layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed LGC locations?

Petaluma , Novato , Manchester , Middleton , Lexington-Fayette , Gaithersburg , Charleston , Milford , Cumberland , Madison , Gainesville , Alexandria , Minneapolis , San Francisco , Beverly , Chicago , New York , Phoenix , Portland , Lexington , Albuquerque , Dallas , Johnson City , Los Angeles , Monrovia , Calimesa , Bedford , Reno , North Charleston , Maine

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3.1

33% would recommend to a friend

(507 total reviews)

Joydeep Goswami

58% approve of CEO

28% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.6

Work/Life balance

3.4

Diversity & inclusion

3.0

Culture & values

2.8

Compensation and benefits

2.5

Senior management

2.5

Career opportunities

LGC has an employee rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 507 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The LGC 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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507 reviews

5.0

Nov 2, 2021

Growing company

Oligo production technician ii

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great people, swing shift differential, opportunities to move departments, bonuses twice a year.

Cons

Harmful chemicals, pay could be more competitive.

4.0

Oct 28, 2021

Good place

Analytical chemist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

People are awesome and work hard

Cons

Upper level management has no idea

3.0

Oct 19, 2021

Ok

Senior scientist ii

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Interesting work and knowledgeable people.

Cons

Required to do lots of work not related to role.

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