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      PerkinElmer

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      PerkinElmer reviews

      2.8

      31% would recommend to a friend

      (1,175 total reviews)
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      Michael Stubblefield

      48% approve of CEO

      26% positive business outlook

      Ratings by demographic groups

      PerkinElmer has an employee rating of 2.8 out of 5 stars, based on 1,175 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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      1K reviews
      1.0
      Apr 24, 2017

      Stay clear

      Quality
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      The pay is kind of good.

      Cons

      Basically, this company has no idea what it is doing. There is a complete and utter lack of communication. Leaders are so far disconnected from their workers and managers are incompetent. There is no clear vision. They are not doing well financially. People are constantly laid off and the majority of people are working in fear that they will be the next layoff victim. Somebody new quits everyday. For a company that has been around for 75 years one would think there would be some kind of process in place, but in fact, it is the opposite. PKI is going down the tubes and I don't recommend going along for the ride.

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      PerkinElmer Response
      8y
      Good luck with your new position, we hope it works out for you.
      1.0
      Aug 13, 2015

      Why do I torture myself?

      Scientist
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      You can basically turn up and do nothing, nice place to sleep, even if you're a bad scientist no one will know

      Cons

      Everything, toxic management, everyone hates each other, be prepared for half the company to be cc'd on any email replies you get when they can be bothered to reply

      1.0
      Apr 24, 2025

      It’s Giving STOCKHOLM Syndrome… Blink twice if you’re still pretending that chaos is a growth opportunity.

      Human resources
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      - Brilliant, mission-driven colleagues who genuinely care - Big opportunities to lead and solve real problems—if you’re willing to take on more than your fair share - Autonomy in some roles and a chance to build from the ground up - Fast-paced environment that will test you, stretch you, and age your experience in dog years. I left with sharper instincts, thicker skin, and the kind of leadership muscle you only build when you’re thrown into the deep end—repeatedly.

      Cons

      -The dysfunction becomes so normalized, you start defending it. You find yourself justifying chaos, overextending to “prove your value,” and calling it loyalty—when really, it’s survival mode dressed up as engagement. - Specifically in HR— Trust is granted based on perceived seniority, not actual performance—external experience is often overvalued compared to internal results. Majority of functional coe’s have left under latest CHRO. - Executive leadership changes constantly; HR alone had four CHROs in one year, creating whiplash and confusion around priorities - Strategy often shifts mid-flight, leaving projects unsupported and teams exhausted - Recognition and accountability are inconsistent—being effective doesn’t always mean being supported - Leadership avoids hard conversations, allowing dysfunction to fester

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