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?

"The people are great and the real asset to LGC." ((in 54 reviews)); "benefits are good" ((in 30 reviews)); "I had good colleagues and the job is good" ((in 25 reviews)); "Good work life balance in company" ((in 20 reviews)); "Team was good." ((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 47 reviews)); "Low pay and no advancement." ((in 42 reviews)); "work balance and low salaries" ((in 39 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))

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

(506 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 506 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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506 reviews

4.0

Nov 24, 2021

OK place to work

It support

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

People are great to work with Location is very desirable

Cons

Bureaucracy and unnecessary administration. Difficult to progress.

5.0

Nov 19, 2021

A great place to work!

Business director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Our Core Purpose of Science for a Safer World is a great reason to wake up every day! We have an incredible range and depth of knowledge throughout our organization Our business does some amazing work making peoples' (& animals!) lives safer through science

Cons

Nothing to mention in this regard

5.0

Nov 10, 2021

Exciting, diverse and challenging work

Head of corporate communications

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Fast growing organisation, global outreach, cutting edge science.

Cons

I can't think of any. Like all organisations, there will be aspects of work that some people will enjoy, others won't.

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