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 61 reviews)); "Great coworkers and lab environment" ((in 37 reviews)); "Benefits are good and the company is growing." ((in 30 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 13 reviews)); "friendly work environment" ((in 7 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 19 reviews)); "Need managers who are actually able to learn products and problem solve." ((in 16 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 14 reviews)); "Poor communication and cooperation between departments." ((in 12 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

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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).

Reviews by job title

445 reviews

4.0

Nov 15, 2017

Neogen

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Easy, repetitive work. Wasn't hard to pick up on.

Cons

high turn over, very young management.

Neogen Response

8y

Hello, and thanks for your review. We’re happy to hear that you were comfortable with the difficulty level of your work, and that you were able to overcome any and all challenges in learning the job! We’re working hard to ensure the turnover rate in each of our departments is as low as it can be, so we appreciate feedback on our strengths and weaknesses. Regarding the youth of some of our managers — we feel that our management includes some of the best and brightest people, regardless of their age. We have a wide range of age levels in our various levels of management, but all come equipped with years of experience for the job. Thanks again for your insight, and we wish you the best in your future endeavors.

4.0

Nov 9, 2017

Decent job

Lab technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The people and environment are amazing.

Cons

The pay could be better.

Neogen Response

8y

Thank you for telling us about your experience. We agree completely that the people at Neogen, and the environment they create, are amazing, and will always be one of the company’s greatest strengths. We appreciate your feedback about compensation. We’re always trying to ensure our compensation package is attractive and competitive, with diverse options accompanying many of our benefit offerings. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any other concerns to discuss with us.

3.0

Aug 7, 2017

Good place

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Nice coworkers and good company outlook

Cons

Low pay makesit hard to stay

Neogen Response

8y

Hi, and thanks for taking a moment to share your thoughts with us. We’re thrilled that you enjoyed your time with your coworkers, and that you found our outlook to be positive — we feel this is the case in terms of our attitudes and our future as a company. We appreciate your feedback about compensation. We want to ensure our compensation package is both appealing and competitive, with diverse options accompanying many of our benefit offerings beyond pay. Thanks again, and we wish you the best.

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