Does Bachem pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Bachem employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Bachem. This rating has improved by 5% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Bachem?

36% of Bachem employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Bachem 2.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.9 for culture and values and 2.9 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Bachem?

Chemist (21) , Scientist (8) , Director (6) , Chemist I (4) , Production Chemist I (4) , Project Chemist (4) , Chemielaborant (3) , Chemist II (3) , Lab Technician (3) , Manager (3) , Production (3) , Quality Assurance (3) , Anonymous (2) , Chemiker (2) , Gruppenleiter (2)

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

"Good Benefit such as medical, dental, and vision with very low deductible." ((in 20 reviews)); "People are nice and helpful." ((in 9 reviews)); "Good insurance and health benefit." ((in 7 reviews)); "Great colleagues and very good mood." ((in 5 reviews))

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

"Managers always too busy" ((in 10 reviews)); "Upper management doesn't do anything to fix anything, if at any time you suggest a solution, they consider you a threat and try to demote you." ((in 9 reviews)); "There is a noticeable trend of bringing in new leaders without a clear focus on fostering or developing leadership within the existing team." ((in 7 reviews)); "Low pay" ((in 5 reviews)); "be reading a digital SOP during an emergency, so they would like annual training." ((in 5 reviews))

What are employees saying about Bachem layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Bachem locations?

Vista , Torrance , San Diego , Los Angeles , Carlsbad , Oceanside

Bachem reviews

3.0

36% would recommend to a friend

(153 total reviews)

Anne-Kathrin Stoller

100% approve of CEO

62% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.4

Diversity & inclusion

3.2

Compensation and benefits

2.9

Culture & values

2.9

Career opportunities

2.6

Work/Life balance

2.5

Senior management

Bachem has an employee rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars, based on 153 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Bachem 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

153 reviews

1.0

Aug 22, 2023

Do not Recommend

Building services technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Benefits, Bonus, Holiday Pay, Events

Cons

Always a clash of heads between departments, Ventilation system poses safety risks to employees working in the manufacturing areas.

Bachem Response

2y

Thank you for your review and we’re very sorry to read of your negative impression of your time with us. Also, thank you for expressing your concerns as the health & safety of our team members is our highest priority. We’d truly value your time with us and wish you the very best in your future endeavors.

3.0

Aug 1, 2023

Stepping stone for something better

Chemist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

-Opportunity to learn if you look for it -Good place to develop personal skill set if you’re self motivated -Decent medical benefits

Cons

-Limited upward mobility for those at the bottom level -Below average pay -Little recognition of higher level of effort or performance (i.e. raises/pay is same despite unequal distribution of responsibility or effort)

Bachem Response

2y

Thank you for providing your feedback. As a current Bachem team member, we value your input and would welcome the chance to further discuss your thoughts and concerns. We are committed to assisting the career development of all Bachem team members and both your supervisor and HR business partner will work with you to develop your career pathway within the company. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us to continue the conversation.

3.0

Jul 25, 2023

Good Company

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Strives for innovation. Small enough that employees can try new things and make a difference.

Cons

Headquarters are not in the US.

Bachem Response

2y

We kindly thank you for your review. As a Swiss-owned company, we are proud to have our U.S. manufacturing facilities based here in California. With plans to expand manufacturing capacity in the coming years, we feel we are perfectly suited to offer team members the right blend of peer networking and career growth opportunities. We hope you think fondly of your time with us, and we wish you the best of luck on your career path.

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