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 53 reviews)); "Private healthcare benefit is good." ((in 34 reviews)); "I had good colleagues and the job is good" ((in 27 reviews)); "Good work life balance in company" ((in 17 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 33 reviews)); "no career progression or learning potential" ((in 17 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 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.

Skip to content Skip to footer

Notifications

LGC

LGC reviews

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).

Ratings by demographic groups

Race / Ethnicity

Gender

Sexual orientation

Disability

Parent or family caregiver

Veteran status

Reviews by job title

505 reviews

2.0

May 8, 2026

Good resources for scientists, but poor communication and collaboration throughout the commercial organisation

Sales support

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

if you are a scientist, good resources and job satisfaction is possible

Cons

no information and communication, even on basics that are required to fulfil your tasks. no career progression or learning potential job description sounds empowering, actual function is lower, can be menial with no support or backup mechanisms. non science roles are 85% pay rate to commercial standards

3.0

Apr 27, 2026

Entry level chemist

Analytical chemist ii

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

It’s an entry level job for new graduates or with limited experience. A good place to start.

Cons

Job content is repeated everyday.

2.0

Apr 22, 2026

Good benefits, but leadership instability affects direction

Regional manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good benefits overall and 401K match

Cons

Constant leadership change and company direction.

Viewing 7 - 9 of 505 Reviews

Top companies for "Compensation and Benefits" near you

Sanofi

4.0★Compensation & Benefits

AstraZeneca

4.1★Compensation & Benefits

AbbVie

4.0★Compensation & Benefits

Syneos Health

3.5★Compensation & Benefits

Jobs at LGC

Customer Success Representative

Trade Compliance Specialist

Category Manager, Indirect Sourcing

LGC reviews FAQs

Related searches: LGC jobs | LGC salaries | LGC benefits | LGC interviews

Reviews LGC reviews

LGC

LGC reviews

Ratings by category

Ratings by demographic groups

Reviews by job title

Good resources for scientists, but poor communication and collaboration throughout the commercial organisation

Entry level chemist

Good benefits, but leadership instability affects direction

Top companies for "Compensation and Benefits" near you

Jobs at LGC

LGC reviews FAQs

Want the inside scoop on your own company?

Bowls

Followed companies

Job searches

Top companies for "Compensation and Benefits" near you

LGC reviews FAQs

Jobs at LGC