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) , Manager (8) , Chemist (7) , 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 54 reviews)); "Private healthcare benefit is good." ((in 29 reviews)); "Great colleagues wanting to make a difference." ((in 21 reviews)); "Good work life balance in company" ((in 16 reviews)); "Good Culture, lots of oppertunitis to learn new things!" ((in 15 reviews))

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

"Low pay and no advancement." ((in 42 reviews)); "Poor management and lack of presence from line managers" ((in 42 reviews)); "work balance and low salaries" ((in 34 reviews)); "no career progression or learning potential" ((in 16 reviews)); "Poor leadership and silo'd from the rest" ((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.

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3.1

31% would recommend to a friend

(505 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 505 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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505 reviews

1.0

Apr 3, 2017

Avoid like the plague.

Lab technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

There are no pros tha come to mind but unfortunately a lot of cons.

Cons

-Terrible salary -No career progression -No organised structure In one word the place is a shambles.

1.0

Mar 26, 2017

Big name bigger dissapointment

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Few people trying to keep this company up and going Industrial experience for graduates Growing business

Cons

Poor pay (salary range is below market rates especially when a Masters degree doesn't count) Many young and less experience people work there in order to get the work done without any recognition Long working hours Bad Location (no transportation) No bonuses No restaurant for a site of this size (>400)

2.0

Mar 18, 2017

Fast paced, ever-changing environment

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Dedicated to scientific excellence and innovation

Cons

Workload can be very challenging

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