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 13, 2026

Good pay and benefits, but very demanding hours

Office manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good benefits and good pay

Cons

Long hours and very demanding job

MilliporeSigma Response

Thank you for taking the time to reflect on your experience and for highlighting the pay and benefits. We also take note of your comment about long hours and a very demanding workload. Sustainable ways of working matter, and expectations around capacity, prioritization, and resourcing should be discussed openly within teams. While this can vary by role and business situation, we encourage ongoing attention to workload management through manager conversations and HR support. We appreciate your contribution during your time with our company and wish you continued success in your next role.

5.0

May 13, 2026

Overall good experience

Process engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Overall good experience with caring leadership

Cons

Lower salary compared to competitors

MilliporeSigma Response

It is rewarding to hear that you had an overall good experience and felt supported by caring leadership. Your note on salary levels compared with competitors is also appreciated. Compensation is reviewed regularly using market benchmarks and internal equity considerations. Feedback like yours helps inform where we need to look even more closely. Thank you for your contribution during your time with our company, and we wish you all the best for the future.

4.0

May 11, 2026

Generally great, but some areas are difficult to work in

Head of operations

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Diversity appreciated and actively supported. Good work life balance (depending on department).

Cons

Inconsistent culture in organization. Some thrive, others don't. Politics at high level don't enable teams.

MilliporeSigma Response

Thank you for recognizing the active support for inclusion and the work life balance you have experienced. Your feedback on cultural inconsistency and obstacles that can limit teams is important. We aim for an environment where collaboration and accountability are similar across the organization, and we know this requires continuous attention from leaders at all levels. Please continue to share specific input through your manager and our Employee Engagement Survey, as this helps identify where alignment, decision-making, and ways of working still need to improve. We appreciate you taking the time to provide a balanced perspective as a current colleague.

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