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 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at LGC?

31% 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, 2.9 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?

"Some people are nice and the site is pretty" ((in 53 reviews)); "benefits are good" ((in 25 reviews)); "I had good colleagues and the job is good" ((in 22 reviews)); "Good work life balance in company" ((in 17 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 45 reviews)); "Low pay and no advancement." ((in 42 reviews)); "work balance and low salaries" ((in 37 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 14 reviews)); "no career progression or learning potential" ((in 14 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

31% would recommend to a friend

(507 total reviews)

Joydeep Goswami

59% approve of CEO

25% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.6

Work/Life balance

3.4

Diversity & inclusion

2.9

Culture & values

2.8

Compensation and benefits

2.5

Career opportunities

2.4

Senior management

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

1.0

Jun 4, 2019

Good company, bad pay

Analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The people are lovely and they train you well.

Cons

Pay is horrible. It doesn’t reflect the degrees and experience people have.

2.0

Jun 4, 2019

Ok if you don't want to progress

Operations specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

People are lovely and not in the city

Cons

No real structure, no appreciation for work complete, no flexibility

3.0

Jun 2, 2019

Good but not great

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible hours and convenient location

Cons

Rubbish pay and very little career progression

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