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 57 reviews)); "Private healthcare benefit is good." ((in 28 reviews)); "I had good colleagues and the job is good" ((in 24 reviews)); "Good work life balance in company" ((in 19 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 37 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)); "no career progression or learning potential" ((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.

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

LGC reviews

3.1

33% would recommend to a friend

(507 total reviews)

Joydeep Goswami

58% approve of CEO

28% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.6

Work/Life balance

3.4

Diversity & inclusion

3.0

Culture & values

2.8

Compensation and benefits

2.5

Senior management

2.5

Career opportunities

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

3.0

Jan 5, 2022

Good company but not good salary

Senior analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Nice environment, diversity, benefits, nice people and a good place to learn

Cons

Not much progression, depending on the team Salary a bit lower than the market

3.0

Jan 4, 2022

Good place to start building your resume

Research chemist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible hours Good benefits Generous PTO Furthering education Work from home

Cons

Salary/Pay is not competitive. Integrations/implementations Communication Slow promotions Turnovers are increasing

1.0

Jan 1, 2022

Terrible on all counts

Laboratory technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Some people are nice and the site is pretty

Cons

Very low salary Enormous amount of disrespect to anyone who isn't a scientist Little career progression Weak ineffective management High staff turn over Taking the initiative is discouraged I wouldnt advise anyone to work here in any capacity and am actively looking for new employment

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