Is MilliporeSigma a good company to work for?

MilliporeSigma has an overall rating of 3.6 out of 5, based on over 2,226 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months. 67% of employees would recommend working at MilliporeSigma to a friend and 45% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about MilliporeSigma have been left by employees working as Intern , Data Scientist and Account Manager .

Does MilliporeSigma pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, MilliporeSigma employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at MilliporeSigma. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at MilliporeSigma?

67% of MilliporeSigma employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated MilliporeSigma 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.5 for culture and values and 3.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at MilliporeSigma?

Associate Scientist (52) , Scientist (49) , Associate Production Scientist (43) , Account Manager (35) , Senior Scientist (30) , Associate Scientist II (29) , Product Manager (27) , Customer Service Representative (20) , Project Manager (20) , Manager (19) , Senior Associate Scientist (19) , Intern (17) , Engineer (16) , Machine Operator (16) , Associate Scientist I (15)

What are the pros of working at MilliporeSigma according to real employee reviews?

"Good benefits for the employee and products that help society" ((in 308 reviews)); "The people I worked with were great they are willing to take the time to train you." ((in 179 reviews)); "You do not need to work hard to keep your job.. therefore work life balance is really good." ((in 109 reviews)); "Coworkers were great" ((in 50 reviews)); "good work environment and pay" ((in 32 reviews))

What are the cons of working at MilliporeSigma according to real employee reviews?

"Poor management and lots of red tape." ((in 126 reviews)); "Bonuses are low and pay has fallen below the cost of living." ((in 91 reviews)); "Low salary compared to other companies" ((in 47 reviews)); "Promotion or growth only really happen with a good manager" ((in 39 reviews)); "Upper management is absolute horribleThey don't care about their employees simple as that." ((in 38 reviews))

What are employees saying about MilliporeSigma layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about MilliporeSigma layoffs and their outlook for job security at MilliporeSigma in 2026.

What MilliporeSigma locations have received the highest employee ratings?

San Diego , Lenexa , Bellefonte , Boston , Cincinnati , San Francisco , Bedford , Danvers , Burlington , Saint Louis

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MilliporeSigma

Part of Merck KGaA

MilliporeSigma reviews

3.6

67% would recommend to a friend

(1,972 total reviews)

Jean-Charles Wirth

74% approve of CEO

45% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.9

Diversity & inclusion

3.8

Compensation and benefits

3.7

Work/Life balance

3.5

Culture & values

3.3

Career opportunities

2.9

Senior management

MilliporeSigma has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 1,972 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The MilliporeSigma 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

2K reviews

5.0

May 24, 2026

Stable culture with supportive management and great atmosphere

Specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Stable culture with supportive management

Cons

Overall really great place to work

MilliporeSigma Response

Thank you for taking the time to share such positive feedback. It is great to hear that you experience our culture as stable and our management as supportive — these are qualities we genuinely care about and continuously invest in. We look forward to your continued contributions to MilliporeSigma!

3.0

May 20, 2026

Good benefits but limited advancement opportunities and low pay

Scientist i

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

health insurance, 401K match, life insurance, gym access

Cons

barely have any chance to promote to the next level, the salary is average and on the lower end compare to the competitors.

MilliporeSigma Response

Thank you for your feedback and for your tenure of over more than ten years with us. We are glad to hear that you value the benefits we offer, and we take your comments on career advancement and compensation seriously as we continuously look to remain competitive. Regarding the serious allegations raised in your comment, we take any compliance concerns very seriously and encourage you to report them via our confidential SpeakUp Line, where they can be properly and thoroughly investigated by the appropriate teams: www.bkms-system.net/ISPEAKUP.

3.0

May 16, 2026

Decent culture

Technical sales specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Decent culture for the most part

Cons

They expected a full release of liability in exchange for a two-month severance package after the layoff. As a Tier 2 employee, that two-month payout was merely the bare minimum.

MilliporeSigma Response

Thank you for sharing your feedback and for your contributions during your time at MilliporeSigma. We are glad that you found the culture to be a positive aspect of your experience. We note your perspective regarding the separation process. Decisions and terms related to workforce transitions are made carefully and in line with applicable policies and guidelines, and individual experiences and perceptions of those processes may vary. We wish you every success in your next chapter.

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