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?

"Some people are nice and the site is pretty" ((in 57 reviews)); "Private healthcare benefit is good." ((in 28 reviews)); "I had good colleagues and the job is good" ((in 24 reviews)); "Good work life balance in company" ((in 19 reviews)); "Good Culture, lots of oppertunitis to learn new things!" ((in 14 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 37 reviews)); "Poor leadership and silo'd from the rest" ((in 15 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 13 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

LGC reviews

3.1

33% would recommend to a friend

(507 total reviews)

Joydeep Goswami

58% approve of CEO

28% positive business outlook

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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).

Reviews by job title

507 reviews

5.0

Aug 16, 2022

Good work environment

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

friendly staff flexible good working hours

Cons

low pay in comparison to other companies

5.0

Aug 1, 2022

Growing from strength to strength

Business analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The salaries offered are in line with the expertise and efforts required to do the job well. The company encourages a healthy work-life balance,

Cons

Most non-lab workers still work remotely, which is great for staff flexibility but might not be great for those who prefer working face to face woth colleagues in an office.

4.0

Jul 21, 2022

Lack of senior progression

Senior scientist i

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Really good work environment Relaxed

Cons

Bottleneck for progression once senior levels are reached. Senior management not interested in listening to staff needs

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