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?

"Coworkers are great, depending on which team you’re on" ((in 13 reviews)); "good people to work with" ((in 13 reviews)); "Everyone is available to help if you ask them." ((in 6 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)); "upper management doesn't have a sense of direction for the company as a whole" ((in 6 reviews)); "horrible management and HR" ((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

4.0

May 10, 2023

Great first job

Research associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Coworkers are great, depending on which team you’re on

Cons

Sometimes you get roped into extra responsibilities

2.0

May 6, 2023

Review for Zymo

Research assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The weekly lunches were memorable.

Cons

The company treats some employees simply like dispensable office products -- like printers, staplers, waste baskets, etc. It's dehumanizing. They're only after the bottom line.

4.0

May 3, 2023

Good company culture, big egos

Marketing associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Everyone is super friendly, always looking out for your well being. Company parties and lunches provided frequently.

Cons

BIG EGOS, all book smarts, no street smarts.

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