Does Neogen pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Neogen employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Neogen. This rating has improved by 4% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Neogen?

42% of Neogen employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Neogen 3.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.9 for culture and values and 2.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Neogen?

Lab Technician (21) , Manager (10) , Chemist (9) , Quality Control Technician (8) , Sales Manager (8) , Territory Manager (7) , Laboratory Technician (6) , Product Manager (6) , Customer Service Representative (5) , Director (5) , Inside Sales Representative (5) , Lab Assistant (5) , Research Scientist (5) , Research Technician (5) , Sales (5)

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

"People you work alongside are usually great and are in the same boat as you" ((in 59 reviews)); "Great coworkers and lab environment" ((in 36 reviews)); "Benefits are good and the company is growing." ((in 34 reviews)); "Work life balance was good in that there were no consequences for missing timelines so you didn't need to bother with overtime or homework." ((in 12 reviews)); "lots of opportunities to move up or over" ((in 9 reviews))

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

"Low pay and frustrating corporate." ((in 78 reviews)); "low salary" ((in 21 reviews)); "Need managers who are actually able to learn products and problem solve." ((in 17 reviews)); "This company has a record of endorsing a bully culture where if your face does not fit within working there for 2 years they will remove you without a fight or reason or even notice." ((in 13 reviews)); "Poor communication and cooperation between departments." ((in 11 reviews))

What are employees saying about Neogen layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Neogen locations?

Lansing , Lincoln , Lexington-Fayette , East Lansing , Lexington , Randolph , Milwaukee , Minneapolis , Jersey City , Evanston , Ann Arbor , Manchester , Nicholasville , Houston , Saint Paul , Turlock , Hayward , Colorado Springs , Denver , Pleasantville , Spokane , Oakdale , Mid City West , Delta Center , Lexington Manor

Neogen reviews

2.9

42% would recommend to a friend

(445 total reviews)

Mike Nassif

47% approve of CEO

32% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.4

Diversity & inclusion

3.3

Work/Life balance

2.9

Culture & values

2.9

Compensation and benefits

2.7

Career opportunities

2.5

Senior management

Neogen has an employee rating of 2.9 out of 5 stars, based on 445 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Neogen 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

445 reviews

1.0

Dec 24, 2012

Do NOT bother coming to this company unless your goal is to stay at a horrible salary with no room for advancement.

Technical service representative, diagnostics

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

No pros - I am warning everyone to STAY AWAY, worst job experience I have ever experienced.

Cons

To managers, we are disposable, so they could care less if we stayed or not. Down right worse pay in industry. Zero room for advancement, so expect to stay in the same entry level spot for years. Favortism runs rampid - managers have their favorites and if you are not one of them your life will be hell. Worst manager I have EVER had - extremely fake and backstabbing. My job tasks have not ever compared to the amount I get paid.

4.0

Jun 26, 2022

Local team is great, corporate attitude leaves a lot to be desired

It project manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Excellent coworkers Dynamic and interesting work Benefits are pretty good - 5% matching for 401K, really good insurance options including great prescription coverage Fairly easy to use PTO without getting crap from supervisor/management Regular meetings with supervisor and manager helps keep you on track Supervisors will work with you to find a position that works with your goals - whether that's moving up in the current department or finding a role in a different department

Cons

Below average salaries, the longer you stay the more your salary tends to lag behind, work to pay ratio is terrible (more regularly and incidental responsibilities than an individual can reasonably handle in a 40 hour week) Corporate is focused only on increasing profit year over year and little else EVERY department is analyzed for monetary return (including IT Development)

1.0

Aug 28, 2017

Lab Technician I

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Co-workers are good. Occasional free food is good.

Cons

Pay is very low for the work that is done. High stress job. Management avoids promoting people,but will give you extra responsibilities to get work done at a lower cost.

Neogen Response

8y

Thank you for telling us about your experience at the company. We’re glad you liked your coworkers — we’ve found that when asked the best part of their job, many people can’t help but mention the excellent people here at Neogen. (Free food is nice too, of course.) We try to ensure that our pay is fair and competitive, and we’re sorry for the negative experiences you had with high stress. We want employees to grow with us, and nothing makes us happier than to see a colleague earn a promotion. If you’d like to talk about your concerns further, please feel free to reach out. Either way, we wish you the best at your new job.

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Lansing Hiring Event - Machine Operators, Quality Techs and Lab Support

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Do NOT bother coming to this company unless your goal is to stay at a horrible salary with no room for advancement.

Local team is great, corporate attitude leaves a lot to be desired

Lab Technician I

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