Is Lonza a good company to work for?

Lonza has an overall rating of 3.5 out of 5, based on over 2,372 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months. 68% of employees would recommend working at Lonza to a friend and 57% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Lonza have been left by employees working as Intern , Scientist and Manufacturing Supervisor .

Does Lonza pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Lonza employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Lonza. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Lonza?

68% of Lonza employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Lonza 3.4 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.2 for culture and values and 3.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Lonza?

Scientist (81) , Biotechnologist (69) , Manufacturing Associate (36) , Senior Scientist (35) , Core Technician (31) , Intern (31) , Quality Assurance (23) , Bioprocess Engineer (22) , Operator (22) , Project Manager (22) , Associate Director (20) , QC Analyst (20) , Manufacturing Associate II (18) , Research Scientist (18) , Lead Scientist (17)

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

"Good benefits for employees and family members." ((in 186 reviews)); "Great people to work with and learn from and the problem statements keep the work interesting." ((in 171 reviews)); "Good pay once you reach the top of your top pay time accrued via union." ((in 82 reviews)); "Ok remuneration package; great colleagues" ((in 73 reviews)); "no idea why joined it but good salary" ((in 62 reviews))

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

"night shifts and poor management" ((in 146 reviews)); "Zero work life balance and no rewards for doing the job right..." ((in 64 reviews)); "Too many managers with conflicting ideas how to run the department" ((in 36 reviews)); "No training and the training they do provide is poor at best." ((in 34 reviews)); "Upper management is almost completely uninvolved with the local workers." ((in 34 reviews))

What are employees saying about Lonza layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Lonza locations?

Portsmouth , Houston , Bend , Walkersville , Hayward , Greenwood , Tampa , Alpharetta , Pearland , Hopkinton , Allendale , Morristown , Atlanta , Vacaville , Frederick , Boston , New York , Conshohocken , Salisbury , Rochester , Durham , Rockville , South Plainfield , Cleveland , Rochester , Manchester , Wayne , Williamsport , Lexington , Greenville

Lonza reviews

3.5

68% would recommend to a friend

(327 total reviews)

Wolfgang Wienand

73% approve of CEO

57% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.7

Diversity & inclusion

3.7

Compensation and benefits

3.6

Career opportunities

3.4

Work/Life balance

3.2

Culture & values

2.9

Senior management

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327 reviews

Reviews about "Compensation"

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2.0

Aug 8, 2025

Fine

Qa validation engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Decent benefits and fine compensation

Cons

Identity crisis between corporate and Bend Research

1.0

Aug 6, 2025

Objectively investigate employee concerns

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

High salaries and good benefits

Cons

HR does not investigate employee concerns. Biased decision making. Toxic work environment & severely toxic managers.

1.0

Jul 16, 2025

Depressing and toxic

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I’ve been with this company for over a decade, but lately it feels more like a trap than a career. The culture has deteriorated rapidly, especially after the abrupt and demoralizing return to site mandate that felt more like a punishment than a policy. The environment is tense, disjointed, and disheartening. The only thing keeping me here is the health insurance otherwise, I would have moved on already. If you’re thinking about applying to Lonza, I’d recommend holding off, at least until the organization re-evaluates how it treats its people.

Cons

Management is siloed and often plays favorites, creating a toxic atmosphere where retaliation isn't uncommon. Decisions are reactive, not strategic, and forethought is practically discouraged. The pay is decent, but it comes with a heavy emotional toll. After a while, you’ll start dreaming about work and wondering if your growing collection of bourbon bottles counts as a hobby or a warning sign.

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