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 55 reviews)); "Private healthcare benefit is good." ((in 29 reviews)); "I had good colleagues and the job is good" ((in 23 reviews)); "Good work life balance in company" ((in 20 reviews)); "Great staff and managers." ((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 43 reviews)); "work balance and low salaries" ((in 33 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)); "no career progression or learning potential" ((in 13 reviews)); "Poor leadership and silo'd from the rest" ((in 12 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

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).

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507 reviews

3.0

May 24, 2022

Nice people but bad managers

Sales executive

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Nice team, interesting products, clear role

Cons

Manager operated through fear not support

1.0

May 23, 2022

Not all that Glitters is Gold!

Research officer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The remit of work conducted for the NIHR and the NHS

Cons

CCF - particularly the Operations Team has a very high turnover with no control over unprofessional behaviour. The managers don't care for their staff and the hard work they do.

3.0

May 22, 2022

Good people, good environment but very low salary!

Research associate ii

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

LGC has very nice people and management.

Cons

the HR team is not useful and salaries are way lower than the market.

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