Is SGS a good company to work for as a Laboratory Engineer?

Laboratory Engineer professionals working at SGS have rated their employer with 2.7 out of 5 stars in 121 Glassdoor reviews. This is a lower than average score with the overall rating of SGS employees being 3.2 out of 5 stars. Search open Laboratory Engineer Jobs at SGS now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Laboratory Engineer interview questions at SGS .

Does SGS pay Laboratory Engineer employees well?

Laboratory Engineer professionals rate their compensation and benefits at SGS with 2.3 out of 5 stars based on 121 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 23.1% worse than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Laboratory Engineer salaries at SGS.

How happy are Laboratory Engineer professionals working at SGS?

16% of Laboratory Engineer employees at SGS would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has decreased by 22% in the past 12 months. Laboratory Engineer professionals have also rated SGS with a 2.6 rating for work-life-balance, 3.4 rating for diversity and inclusion, 2.8 rating for culture and values and 2.4 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 191 reviews)); "good benefit and compensation packages" ((in 123 reviews)); "Great colleagues and mid" ((in 107 reviews)); "good work life balance and general" ((in 78 reviews)); "Lovely team and good culture working on site" ((in 74 reviews))

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

"And low salary" ((in 251 reviews)); "low pay very far not good" ((in 235 reviews)); "By the time you finish training someone they are sick of the way the company and managers treat them and they quit." ((in 39 reviews)); "Also, the subjects are rude but the Principle Investigators and upper management allow it." ((in 35 reviews)); "No bonuses and under paid" ((in 28 reviews))

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2.7

16% would recommend to a friend

(121 total reviews)

Geraldine Picaud

21% approve of CEO

37% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.4

Diversity & inclusion

2.8

Culture & values

2.6

Work/Life balance

2.5

Senior management

2.4

Career opportunities

2.3

Compensation and benefits

Laboratory Engineer employees have rated SGS with 2.7 out of 5 stars, based on 121 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Laboratory Engineer professionals have an average working experience there. SGS is rated 27% below average by Laboratory Engineer professionals compared to other employers within the Management & Consulting industry (3.7 stars).

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121 reviews

2.0

Jan 26, 2026

Not the best job

Laboratory technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I had a short commute and liked my co-workers

Cons

bad work environment, tough deadlines, harsh supervisors

3.0

Jan 13, 2026

Good laboratory experience with strong training, but workload and progression can be challenging

Laboratory analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Well-established, globally recognised company with strong credibility Excellent exposure to working in a UKAS / ISO 17025 regulated laboratory Good hands-on training with analytical instruments and laboratory processes Clear standard operating procedures and quality systems Opportunities to build solid technical and data-handling skills early in your career Experience looks strong on a CV, especially for laboratory-based roles

Cons

Workload can be very high, with tight turnaround times and pressure during busy periods Progression and pay increases can be slow and are not always clearly communicated Repetitive work at times, particularly in high-throughput testing environments Staffing levels can feel stretched, which adds pressure to day-to-day work Limited flexibility around working patterns in some roles

SGS Response

5mo

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We appreciate the positive points you highlighted and also take your concerns seriously. It's important for us to understand what we’re doing well and where we need to improve. If you’re open to it, we’d welcome a further conversation at GB.Recruitment@SGS.com so we can learn more. Thank you again for your honest feedback.

1.0

Dec 31, 2025

Terrible company to work for where the superior has no humanity

Laboratory analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

High shift allowance, that's it

Cons

Frequent calls for OT for staffs who are always on medical leave, feeling tired and insufficient rest. Work non-stop, no chance to even sit during shift.

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