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?

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LGC reviews

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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Reviews by job title

507 reviews

5.0

Apr 29, 2025

Embracing modern work practices

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Supportive employer who allows for flexible working where possible Incredible science that impacts the world positively Hugely talented workforce

Cons

Regular changes due to external challenges which can impact the business

3.0

Apr 25, 2025

VERY Corporate

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Have kept benefits so far Raises every year

Cons

Very slow-moving IT is outsourced and under-resourced in general

2.0

Apr 14, 2025

they could do way better to make their employees feel appreciated

Manufacturing technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

cool schedule 4x10s morning or later shift with differential, cool people, manager is nice, normal benefits

Cons

they don’t appreciate us, they literally gave us crayons and coloring books for employee appreciation, a lot of bickering among employees trying to one up each other, not very team oriented only sometimes, not the best place ive worked at but its ok for the pay in the area

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