Does EMSL Analytical pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, EMSL Analytical employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at EMSL Analytical. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at EMSL Analytical?

31% of EMSL Analytical employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated EMSL Analytical 2.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.6 for culture and values and 2.2 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at EMSL Analytical?

Analyst (46) , Lab Technician (34) , Microscopist (33) , Lab Analyst (28) , Asbestos Analyst (14) , Laboratory Analyst (14) , Laboratory Technician (12) , Administrative Assistant (11) , Lab Manager (8) , Microbiologist (8) , Lab Tech (7) , Manager (7) , Administrative (6) , Intern (6) , Microbiology Analyst (5)

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

"Had great coworkers (fellow lab techs) who became some of my best friends." ((in 33 reviews)); "The people are great and friendly which is one of the reasons I'm currently still working here" ((in 33 reviews)); "what flexible hours: but they are starting to get more strict with that too" ((in 30 reviews)); "Flexible schedule and good hours" ((in 16 reviews)); "Ver flexible scheduling , a lot of perks in terms of earning PTO and things like that for long term employees" ((in 15 reviews))

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

"Pay is low for amount of work" ((in 77 reviews)); "The benefits are terrible." ((in 56 reviews)); "Poor management, understaffed, and under paid for the tasks" ((in 46 reviews)); "These managers are made by the upper management overnight." ((in 40 reviews)); "Those who are not related to the Frascas are still related to somebody, usually another manager." ((in 23 reviews))

What are the top reviewed EMSL Analytical locations?

Cinnaminson , New York , Carle Place , Sparta , San Leandro , Piscataway , Charlotte , Huntington Beach , Los Angeles , South Pasadena , Atlanta , Phoenix , Morrisville , Indianapolis , San Diego , Orlando , Westmont , Paterson , Hillside , Houston , Pasadena , Denver , Las Vegas , Plymouth Meeting , East Orange , Middlesex , Newark , Camden , Cherry Hill , Pennsauken

EMSL Analytical reviews

2.6

31% would recommend to a friend

(537 total reviews)

Dr. Peter Frasca

54% approve of CEO

25% positive business outlook

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EMSL Analytical has an employee rating of 2.6 out of 5 stars, based on 537 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The EMSL Analytical employee rating is 30% below average for employers within the Management & Consulting industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

537 reviews

4.0

May 25, 2025

Overall not a bad stepping stone

Transmission electron microscopy analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

-Night shift pay differential was helpful -Great entry level position, an overall invaluable learning experience -Asbestos department managers at the time were great

Cons

-Pay was lacking -No upper level management loyalty to employees -Valued quantity over quality for analysis; constantly felt rushed in my work to get results out even when dealing with difficult samples

2.0

May 11, 2025

Staff great, company not so much

Specimen accessioner

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

staff working there was amazing

Cons

they don't pay well, and they don't give raises

2.0

May 8, 2025

Environmental testing

Analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Upward mobility to management is available but pay does not match the industry.

Cons

There are many to list - holding raises, technology issues, old equipment, and lack of training

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Laboratory Analyst (Microbiology)

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Overall not a bad stepping stone

Staff great, company not so much

Environmental testing

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