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

2.0

May 29, 2018

Great place for experience

Chemist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Experience using HPLC, industrial experience, GMP experience Unlimited over time

Cons

Repetitive work First couple months feel like a lab tech not a chemist Takes 3-4 years to advance

Bachem Response

7y

Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback regarding your experience while working at Bachem. Bachem strives to provide an engaging work environment with opportunities for career development. As a manufacturer of active pharmaceuticals, it should be recognized that Bachem must allow an appropriate amount of time for employee training and development, which assures both manufacturing quality and employee safety. If an employee feels ready for additional challenges and responsibilities, we encourage them to communicate this with their direct supervisor. Again, thank you for your feedback. Bachem wishes you a very successful future.

2.0

Jun 8, 2016

Chemist

Production

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Somewhat flexible schedule Good support from co-workers

Cons

Low pay Employees are treated like disposable things Too far from fwy making bad commutes if you live don't live close by People in management are career politicians Company value credentials more than skills Learning curve very short

2.0

May 31, 2026

Good pay and colleagues, but terrible managers.

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good pay, great colleagues, and firm job security in this booming peptide market.

Cons

The HR, Facilities and Safety managers are terrible, and could not care less about employees and their safety. The company constantly drops the ball on production deadlines, I would not be surprised if Bachem is dropped as a vendor by pharmaceutical manufacturers.

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