PerkinElmer reviews

2.8

31% would recommend to a friend

(1,176 total reviews)
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Michael Stubblefield

48% approve of CEO

26% 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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1K reviews
2.0
Jan 23, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

I enjoyed working with my manager and 2 collegues

Cons

Petty bureaucratic and somewhat small-minded with respect too. Fulfilling the tactical elements of the job but not really engaging in the scientific contributions that we were required to make. Big disconnect in providing support.

3.0
Jan 7, 2026

Great until not so great

Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Used to be Flexible and focused on the right things

Cons

Can be stressful and demanding at times

2.0
Dec 28, 2025

Nah

Recommend
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Business Outlook

Pros

Good luck finding any other than they pay you when they are supposed to

Cons

Too many to list after NMC

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