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

Jul 24, 2023

Not recommended to work at LGC

Associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Gained valuable experience and convenient location (Middleton)

Cons

Management (local and global) do not conduct themselves with integrity or respect. Production group is poorly managed.

3.0

Apr 18, 2023

Great Coworkers, Bad Corporate

Lab technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Some of the best coworkers, and valuable work. Great environment, great health benefits.

Cons

Corporate is out of touch and doesn't respond to calls for change. Pay is a little below other labs.

1.0

Jan 17, 2023

Bad Place to Work at

Therapeutic production chemist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

No experience required, good for new colleague graduates

Cons

Poor management Poor work-life balance Poor pay

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