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?

"There is good benefits package" ((in 20 reviews)); "People are nice and helpful." ((in 8 reviews)); "Great colleagues and very good mood." ((in 5 reviews)); "Nice coworkers." ((in 4 reviews)); "Good health benefits but that's about it" ((in 3 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 salary and less room for growth in skills" ((in 6 reviews)); "Low pay" ((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

5.0

Mar 26, 2019

Great and innovative company

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great Teams International Company Pioneer in the Peptide Market

Cons

As this is a growing company there is always a lot of work

4.0

Mar 19, 2019

A Breath of Fresh Air in an industry that tends to be very impersonal

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Benefits are excellent - Mostly engaged workforce and staff - Engaged upper management with a strong emphasis on positive workplace culture

Cons

- Vacation time is not on par with industry standard - Miscommunication issues (but this isn't really specific to Bachem)

Bachem Response

7y

Thank you for taking the time to give us your feedback. We have researched and evaluated our total reward package compared to other companies in the area and are confident that Bachem is very competitive. We continuously assess our attractiveness as an employer and look for opportunities to adjust our total reward package to meet the needs of our employees.

5.0

Mar 11, 2019

The best company I've worked for in a decade

Quality assurance

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Let me start by saying I've worked for a number of companies in my 10+ years. Some good, some bad. But Bachem, despite it's minor flaws is the best I've worked for in a decade. Here are some pros 1) Cares about employees. - The management here genuinely cares about their people. I don't feel like I'm just a number. It's more a family atmosphere here, and in this industry, that's almost unheard of. 2) Benefits - The benefits here are amazing, especially compared to what I had prior. 3) Environment - Even when the company is busy, you don't feel like you are working for nothing. You feel like you are helping the company achieve a goal, and you are generally rewarded when there is highs at the company. Plus the company regularly has events to keep morale up and have the employees bond. That wasn't even a thought at the last two companies I worked for.

Cons

Typical Stuff found in the industry 1) Long hours at times 2) Growing pains of a relatively new management 3) Short deadlines

Bachem Response

7y

Bachem loves to hear such positive feedback from our employees and appreciates that you, as well as all employees, are what make Bachem a great company to work for. Thank you for your dedication and helping build our team through positive interactions. Keep up the great work!

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