PerkinElmer reviews

2.8

30% would recommend to a friend

(1,176 total reviews)
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Michael Stubblefield

47% approve of CEO

25% positive business outlook

PerkinElmer has an employee rating of 2.8 out of 5 stars, based on 1,176 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The PerkinElmer employee rating is 20% below average for employers within the Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology industry (3.5 stars).

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3.0
Jul 25, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

-Some talented and knowledgeable colleagues who are committed despite challenges. -Opportunities to learn and adapt in a high-pressure, rapidly changing environment. -Exposure to a broad scope of work due to lean teams (can be a pro for some).

Cons

-Company is undergoing restructuring processes, creating instability and a lack of clear direction. -Increasing levels of micromanagement, limiting autonomy and innovation. -Unrealistic performance targets are set without proper resourcing or support. -Teams are extremely lean, leading to burnout and unsustainable workloads. -Communication from leadership is often unclear, reactive, and not aligned with ground-level realities.

3.0
Oct 13, 2024

Sinking Ship ...

Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Employees seem to care and are helpful to each other

Cons

Many years of disruptive management and changing objectives. Pay is declining and bonuses are non existent. Work is being outsourced

2.0
Sep 23, 2024

No work life balance

Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Good work benefits. Decent coworkers.

Cons

Management can and do throw you under the bus at any given time. On top of that, management do not care about issues relating to employees. NO work life balance whatsoever. Please AVOID if you have any other options.

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