Does Zymo Research pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Zymo Research employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Zymo Research. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Zymo Research?

46% of Zymo Research employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Zymo Research 3.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.5 for culture and values and 3.0 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Zymo Research?

Research Associate (18) , Research Assistant (4) , Customer Service Representative (2) , Graphic Designer (2) , Intern (2) , Marketing (2) , Marketing Associate (2) , Project Manager (2) , R&D Intern (2) , Research Technician (2) , Research Technician I (2)

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

"People are friendly and willing to help." ((in 13 reviews)); "Coworkers are great, depending on which team you’re on" ((in 12 reviews)); "Everyone is available to help if you ask them." ((in 5 reviews)); "Amazing work culture." ((in 5 reviews)); "1) Company culture." ((in 5 reviews))

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

"Very low pay compared to industry" ((in 10 reviews)); "CEO and management are so blinded by greed that they don't see the suffering and realities of other folks." ((in 6 reviews)); "upper management doesn't have a sense of direction for the company as a whole" ((in 5 reviews)); "Chaotic leadership and unbelievably bad business practices." ((in 5 reviews)); "time payment but you get lower pay and lower everything for the rest of your career at Zymo given all increases and bonuses are a fraction of your already low salary" ((in 4 reviews))

What are employees saying about Zymo Research layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Zymo Research locations?

Irvine , Tustin , Los Angeles , Whittier , Tustin Foothills

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Zymo Research reviews

3.2

46% would recommend to a friend

(90 total reviews)

Larry Jia

43% approve of CEO

44% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.6

Diversity & inclusion

3.5

Culture & values

3.5

Work/Life balance

3.1

Compensation and benefits

3.0

Career opportunities

2.7

Senior management

Zymo Research has an employee rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars, based on 90 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Zymo Research employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology industry (3.5 stars).

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Reviews by job title

90 reviews

3.0

Apr 4, 2026

Progressive Work Culture but Non-Progressive Growth Opportunities within the Company

Services technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- great work culture - team orientated atmosphere - collaborative communication - catered lunches 1 day a week

Cons

- limited growth opportunities - top-down management style - no performance reviews

2.0

Dec 18, 2025

company run like a startup

Research associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Continued refinement of molecular biology laboratory techniques.

Cons

People in management positions micromanage so productivity is slow and less independence as scientist.

2.0

Oct 17, 2025

Underpaid, undervalued

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Leadership acts like they care for your well being and pretends there is a strong company culture. You may have strong manager but up chain there are significant issues.

Cons

As soon as you are no longer needed, you are disposed of. You will not be promoted.

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