Is SGS a good company to work for as a Lab Analyst I?

Lab Analyst I professionals working at SGS have rated their employer with 3.3 out of 5 stars in 198 Glassdoor reviews. This is a higher than average score with the overall rating of SGS employees being 3.2 out of 5 stars. Search open Lab Analyst I Jobs at SGS now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Lab Analyst I interview questions at SGS .

Does SGS pay Lab Analyst I employees well?

Lab Analyst I professionals rate their compensation and benefits at SGS with 3.1 out of 5 stars based on 198 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 6.7% better than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Lab Analyst I salaries at SGS.

How happy are Lab Analyst I professionals working at SGS?

40% of Lab Analyst I employees at SGS would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has increased by 27% in the past 12 months. Lab Analyst I professionals have also rated SGS with a 3.1 rating for work-life-balance, 3.9 rating for diversity and inclusion, 3.3 rating for culture and values and 2.9 rating for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at SGS?

Lab Technician (188) , Laboratory Technician (92) , Chemist (91) , Inspector (72) , Analyst (64) , Project Manager (63) , Manager (53) , Technician (51) , Auditor (47) , Administrative Assistant (41) , Supervisor (36) , Laboratory Analyst (35) , Auxiliar Administrativo (33) , Analista (32) , Microbiologist (31)

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

"People are nice and generally pretty helpful!" ((in 195 reviews)); "good benefit and compensation packages" ((in 125 reviews)); "Working with nice and friendly colleagues" ((in 100 reviews)); "good work life balance and general" ((in 85 reviews)); "Lovely team and good culture working on site" ((in 69 reviews))

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

"And low salary" ((in 250 reviews)); "low pay very far not good" ((in 241 reviews)); "In general coworkers and managers don't want to innovate and it's easy to accept that because the age range of employees is old." ((in 40 reviews)); "No training structure go in learn yourself nobody will show you anything or even bother helping you." ((in 38 reviews)); "Also, the subjects are rude but the Principle Investigators and upper management allow it." ((in 32 reviews))

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3.3

40% would recommend to a friend

(198 total reviews)

Geraldine Picaud

85% approve of CEO

43% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.9

Diversity & inclusion

3.3

Culture & values

3.3

Senior management

3.1

Work/Life balance

3.1

Compensation and benefits

2.9

Career opportunities

Lab Analyst I employees have rated SGS with 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 198 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Lab Analyst I professionals have a good working experience there. SGS is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Lab Analyst I professionals compared to other employers within the Management & Consulting industry (3.7 stars).

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198 reviews

1.0

Sep 8, 2025

Run, don't walk.

Lab technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

None. Do not work here.

Cons

- They do not care about your health. - Constantly crushing and pulverizing dangers substances like asbestos with very poor ventilation, When brought to the attention of the supervisors, they play it off, claiming it meets standards. - Facility is run by manager's who will hire their direct family members, and give them favorable hours and treatment.

4.0

Aug 15, 2025

Long Hours, Good People

Lab technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

good company culture and generally the people you work with are good

Cons

A lot of management expects a good bit of overtime even if you finish early

2.0

Jul 15, 2025

Don't bother

Lab technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

People that work with you are fun

Cons

Management has no plan/oversight but expects arbitrary results

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