Is MilliporeSigma a good company to work for?

MilliporeSigma has an overall rating of 3.6 out of 5, based on over 2,233 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months. 68% of employees would recommend working at MilliporeSigma to a friend and 43% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about MilliporeSigma have been left by employees working as Intern , Data Scientist and Account Manager .

Does MilliporeSigma pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, MilliporeSigma employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at MilliporeSigma. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at MilliporeSigma?

68% of MilliporeSigma employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated MilliporeSigma 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.4 for culture and values and 3.2 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at MilliporeSigma?

Associate Scientist (52) , Scientist (49) , Associate Production Scientist (44) , Account Manager (36) , Associate Scientist II (30) , Senior Scientist (30) , Product Manager (27) , Customer Service Representative (20) , Project Manager (20) , Manager (19) , Senior Associate Scientist (19) , Intern (17) , Engineer (16) , Machine Operator (16) , Associate Scientist I (15)

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

"Good benefits for the employee and products that help society" ((in 310 reviews)); "The people I worked with were great they are willing to take the time to train you." ((in 177 reviews)); "You do not need to work hard to keep your job.. therefore work life balance is really good." ((in 112 reviews)); "Good pay and lots of room for growth" ((in 94 reviews)); "Coworkers are great" ((in 48 reviews))

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

"Poor management and lots of red tape." ((in 128 reviews)); "low salary compared to other local biotech" ((in 42 reviews)); "Promotion or growth only really happen with a good manager" ((in 40 reviews)); "Upper management is absolute horribleThey don't care about their employees simple as that." ((in 38 reviews)); "Poor leadership" ((in 24 reviews))

What are employees saying about MilliporeSigma layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed MilliporeSigma locations?

Saint Louis , Rockville , Burlington , Milwaukee , Jaffrey , Bedford , Boston , Temecula , Billerica , Danvers , Madison , Sheboygan Falls , Carlsbad , Lenexa , San Diego , Indianapolis , Miamisburg , Verona , The Woodlands , Sheboygan , Bellefonte , Laramie , Cincinnati , Cleveland , Rocklin , San Francisco , Bellevue , Chicago , Saint Charles , Norwood

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Former Engineer - Process Engineer MilliporeSigma Employee Review

3.0

Aug 11, 2022

Process engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Free coffee and tea, but most companies have this anyway

Cons

(Former Employee) - Bedford, MA. Depends on the department you work in. Many have successful team collaboration and job advancement. In three plus years in Process Solution Department, there was zero job advancement. Despite asking for additional responsibilities and training to become a more valued resource, it was just a slow boat to nowhere. It was also true for 18-20 years service of Engineers and Scientist with no advancement and has left. Favoritism and special privileges were granted to some while others were discriminated against. The company touts the continuous improvement philosophy, yet still has many processes that are inefficient and fail to invest in the applications and resources that would allow the company to be more successful. Sometimes getting laid off can be a blessing…

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5.0

Jun 2, 2026

Senior associate scientist i

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great place to work at and loved the environment

Cons

No cons to think of since new to work

MilliporeSigma Response

It is great to hear that your first experience at our company has been so positive and that the environment has stood out to you. As you continue to settle in, we encourage you to use regular check-ins with your manager and the MyGrowth framework to shape your development and explore learning opportunities early on. Thank you for being part of the team, and for taking the time to share your feedback!

3.0

Jun 15, 2026

Marketing manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Some managers were exceptional mentors and played a significant role in my professional growth. Good benefits and a reasonable severance package during workforce reductions. Opportunities to work on large-scale marketing initiatives and collaborate with experience professionals across the organization and globe.

Cons

Advancement opportunities often felt inconsistent and lacked any transparency. Leadership frequently emphasized data-driven decision making, but business decisions did not always appear to align with the metrics being presented. The company appeared hesitant to embrace emerging technologies and AI-driven approaches, limiting innovation in multiple areas. Job security is uncertain, and organizational changes occur frequently with little warning. Management quality varied significantly, While some leaders were outstanding, others struggled with communication, strategic direction, and people management. Career growth seemed to depend heavily on organizational politics and alignment with leadership rather than solely on measurable performance.

MilliporeSigma Response

Thank you for taking the time to provide detailed feedback from your time in marketing, and for highlighting the impact of strong mentors, global collaboration, and the benefits support you experienced. We also note your perspective on transparency in advancement, the consistency of how metrics are applied, and differences in management quality and communication during organizational changes. These are important topics for us, and we continue to strengthen leadership expectations, development conversations, and how we communicate decisions. Your suggestion to encourage constructive debate and to accelerate the use of emerging technologies, including AI-enabled approaches, is well taken. Through MyGrowth and ongoing feedback mechanisms such as our Employee Engagement Survey, we aim to better understand where career paths and ways of working can be improved. We appreciate your contribution and wish you success in your next role.

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