Does Phenomenex pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Phenomenex employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.4 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Phenomenex. This rating has decreased by 5% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Phenomenex?

38% of Phenomenex employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Phenomenex 2.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.8 for culture and values and 2.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Phenomenex?

Technical Sales Consultant (24) , Account Manager (7) , Lab Technician (7) , Sales (6) , Customer Service Representative (5) , Technical Consultant (5) , Manager (4) , Sales Representative (4) , Application Scientist (3) , Customer Service (3) , Marketing (3) , Product Manager (3) , (2) , Business Analyst (2) , Buyer/Planner (2)

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

"Marketing team full of great people to work with" ((in 18 reviews)); "good benefit and wfh" ((in 10 reviews)); "friendly coworkers" ((in 7 reviews)); "Good training, nice/helpful colleagues, gets you out of your comfort zone through cold calling, makes you tougher, develops your communication skills" ((in 7 reviews)); "Definitely would tell my friends to work at Phenomenex and always new opportunities to advance." ((in 5 reviews))

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

"Pay is low." ((in 15 reviews)); "bad management" ((in 15 reviews)); "Low salary & No growth" ((in 12 reviews)); "Some of the managers do not seem to fully understand what their employees do and do not communicate well." ((in 10 reviews)); "Since it's been around for 30+ years, there are a lot of old habits that die hard and these are especially seen through upper management." ((in 5 reviews))

What are employees saying about Phenomenex layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Phenomenex locations?

Torrance , Los Angeles , Irvine , Huntington Beach , Tampa , Boston

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Phenomenex

Part of Danaher

Phenomenex reviews

2.8

38% would recommend to a friend

(207 total reviews)

Kaveh Kahen

42% approve of CEO

31% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.5

Diversity & inclusion

2.9

Work/Life balance

2.8

Culture & values

2.5

Career opportunities

2.4

Compensation and benefits

2.3

Senior management

Phenomenex has an employee rating of 2.8 out of 5 stars, based on 207 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Phenomenex employee rating is 20% below average for employers within the Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology industry (3.5 stars).

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Reviews by job title

207 reviews

3.0

Mar 26, 2023

ok company

Quality control laboratory technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

very laidback, friendly staff, plenty of cross training available

Cons

compensation not competitive, management needs some work

Phenomenex Response

Hello, thank you for your review. We encourage you to speak with your HR Team with any concerns about what you have mentioned. Thank you, it’s a pleasure to have you on our team.

5.0

Feb 23, 2023

Great place to work!

Account manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The culture and support are the stand out pros

Cons

Career advancement long term is difficult, but I hear it is improving

Phenomenex Response

Hello, thank you for your review. We’re glad to hear your experience at Phenomenex was positive overall and appreciate your constructive feedback for our team. We wish you all the best in your future endeavors.

3.0

Jan 24, 2023

Good First Job

Packing innovation technology technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great first job out of college if looking for HPLC, chemical engineering/manufacturing, or tooling. If engaged, can jump between departments and learn multiple skills.

Cons

However, below competitive pay, management that don't align across departments, and high turnover make it tough to recommend long term. Learn as much as you can and leave when a better position arrives.

Phenomenex Response

Hi, thank you for your review. At Phenomenex, we strive to create an open, collaborative culture that is integral to our growth as a team. Thank you, we wish you all the best in your career.

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