Does LGC pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, LGC employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at LGC. This rating has improved by 4% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at LGC?

32% of LGC employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated LGC 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.0 for culture and values and 2.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at LGC?

Scientist (34) , Project Manager (12) , Senior Scientist (12) , Analyst (10) , Lab Technician (10) , Student Scientist (9) , Chemist (8) , Manager (8) , Research Scientist (7) , Associate (5) , Inside Sales Representative (5) , Manufacturing Technician (5) , Operations Manager (5) , Product Manager (5) , Analytical Chemist (4)

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

"The people are great and the real asset to LGC." ((in 54 reviews)); "benefits are good" ((in 26 reviews)); "I had good colleagues and the job is good" ((in 24 reviews)); "Good work life balance in company" ((in 20 reviews)); "Good Culture, lots of oppertunitis to learn new things!" ((in 13 reviews))

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

"Poor management and lack of presence from line managers" ((in 45 reviews)); "Low pay and no advancement." ((in 38 reviews)); "work balance and low salaries" ((in 33 reviews)); "no career progression or learning potential" ((in 14 reviews)); "new employee pay is adjusted more conscientiously than senior employees, senior management does not have a lot of physical presence in the working environment and it is reflected in the decision" ((in 13 reviews))

What are employees saying about LGC redundancies in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed LGC locations?

London , Teddington , Fordham , Hoddesdon , Twickenham , Bury , Teddington , Cambridge , Bellshill , Newmarket , Birmingham , Sandwich , Ely , Ford , Bristol , Risley , Newcastle upon Tyne , Glasgow , Chester , Saffron Walden , Kidlington , Oxford , Culham , Victoria

LGC Reviews

3.1

32% would recommend to a friend

(508 total reviews)

Joydeep Goswami

58% approve of CEO

27% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.7

Work/Life balance

3.4

Diversity and inclusion

3.0

Culture and values

2.8

Compensation and benefits

2.5

Senior management

2.5

Career opportunities

LGC has an employee rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 508 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The LGC employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry (3.5 stars).

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Reviews by job title

508 reviews

3.0

29 Jun 2026

Great holidays and flexibility, but slow advancement

Oligonucleotide production technician i

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Good holiday Flexible scheduling Good lower level management

Cons

Upward mobility takes much longer than it should

3.0

17 Jun 2026

Good benefits and work-life balance, but uneven workload

Manufacturing technician 2

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Average pay for the area. Very good health benefits (low premium) and okay work life balance. Coworkers fairly chill with the one or two toxic person. Opportunities to cross train and learn new skills if that is your desire.

Cons

Workload uneven between shifts depending on shifting prioritizations on batches. Dead end, no route for career advancement. Cross training is a stopgap measure to cover for department personnel shortages.

3.0

16 Jun 2026

Good colleagues and location, but unclear leadership goals

Chemist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Good colleagues, infrastructure, and location

Cons

Leadership change and ambiguous goals

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Great holidays and flexibility, but slow advancement

Good benefits and work-life balance, but uneven workload

Good colleagues and location, but unclear leadership goals

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