PerkinElmer reviews

2.8

31% would recommend to a friend

(1,175 total reviews)
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Michael Stubblefield

48% approve of CEO

26% positive business outlook

PerkinElmer has an employee rating of 2.8 out of 5 stars, based on 1,175 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The PerkinElmer employee rating is 20% below average for employers within the Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology industry (3.5 stars).

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1K reviews
2.0
Jul 30, 2025

Good while it lasted

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

- friendly coworkers - interesting work - intellectually stimulating

Cons

- constant layoffs - leadership only cares about the bottom line

3.0
Jul 25, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

-Some talented and knowledgeable colleagues who are committed despite challenges. -Opportunities to learn and adapt in a high-pressure, rapidly changing environment. -Exposure to a broad scope of work due to lean teams (can be a pro for some).

Cons

-Company is undergoing restructuring processes, creating instability and a lack of clear direction. -Increasing levels of micromanagement, limiting autonomy and innovation. -Unrealistic performance targets are set without proper resourcing or support. -Teams are extremely lean, leading to burnout and unsustainable workloads. -Communication from leadership is often unclear, reactive, and not aligned with ground-level realities.

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