Phenomenex reviews

2.8

38% would recommend to a friend

(207 total reviews)

Kaveh Kahen

42% approve of CEO

31% positive business outlook

Phenomenex has an employee rating of 2.8 out of 5 stars, based on 207 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Phenomenex employee rating is 20% below average for employers within the Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology industry (3.5 stars).

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207 reviews
5.0
May 22, 2013

I love my job!

Anonymous employee
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Pros

It's not just a paycheck. Its a career I can be passionate about. First of all, we make products that make help to make life better for all living things, so I feel GOOD about what I do every day. Not many people can say that. Second, and most poignantly, the PEOPLE are what make this place amazing. I have never worked for a company with so many incredibly smart, motivated, inspiring, and funny people. It makes the day fly by and it keeps me happy. Third, the work environment itself is really different and refreshing. The walls are painted in bold colors like lime green, yellow, purple, and orange, and there is art everywhere! This kind of energetic decor is very uncommon for a scientific company. We have a gym, a game room, a sleeping room, and lots of fun events during the workday. We even have weekend trips - skiing, white water rafting, and deep sea fishing! Fourth, this is really a "make it what you want" environment. Management helps to develop your talents for promotions within the company and even creates new positions for those with the right skill set and determination. I have held multiple positions during my tenure, each coming with new and exciting responsibilities that are aligned with my passions. Fifth, the company is dedicated to philanthropy - which I love. We work with so many organizations around the world on so many initiatives - we have on-site blood drives, raise funds for disaster relief, organize efforts to alleviate starvation and eliminate famine, support education and youth programs, raise funds and awareness for cancer and disease research, and more. It feels great to work for a company with a CEO who actually CARES about humanity. There are events all the time, and we are given regular time off of work to volunteer at these events ON TOP of a full paid day off each year to volunteer for whatever charity we are personally committed to. Sixth, I have a voice. Senior Management cares about what I think and asks for my opinion. Plus, I feel appreciated for what I do, which means so much to me. Seventh, the CEO is awesome. He has an open door policy and is very approachable and friendly to all. Its obvious that he loves his company and employees. He is passionate about philanthropy and supports so many initiatives worldwide. Plus, he's hilarious! He joins in on the fun during company events and he's never afraid to be silly or embarrass himself for the sake of good humor and fun. Lastly - I feel like I am a part of a big Phenomenex family, both here in Torrance and in all our offices around the world. We all take care of each other, and I'm so grateful for that.

Cons

There are lots of times where we have to put in long hours, but if i didn't care, I wouldn't stay. I only do it because I believe in what I'm doing and care about the success of the company and my team.

1.0
May 2, 2013

worst job I have ever had

Anonymous employee
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Pros

paid the bills, good co-workers and working schedule. company events, trips. work is so easy it would take me 3 hours to finish my job with 5 hours to spare.

Cons

this company is family owned and operated. the owner would walk right by you and not even say hi like you didn't even exist. but if you were a sales person you would get a hand shake, smile, and sometimes even a hug. Big difference where I work now where the owner gives me thank you notes and says hi to me everyday.

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