Does Phenomenex pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Phenomenex employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.4 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Phenomenex. This rating has decreased by 5% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Phenomenex?

38% of Phenomenex employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Phenomenex 2.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.8 for culture and values and 2.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Phenomenex?

Technical Sales Consultant (24) , Account Manager (7) , Lab Technician (7) , Sales (6) , Customer Service Representative (5) , Technical Consultant (5) , Manager (4) , Sales Representative (4) , Application Scientist (3) , Customer Service (3) , Marketing (3) , Product Manager (3) , (2) , Business Analyst (2) , Buyer/Planner (2)

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

"Marketing team full of great people to work with" ((in 18 reviews)); "Good Benefits" ((in 11 reviews)); "friendly coworkers" ((in 8 reviews)); "They offer really fantastic training and orientation for new employees, and give back to the community in frequent and meaningful ways." ((in 7 reviews)); "Definitely would tell my friends to work at Phenomenex and always new opportunities to advance." ((in 6 reviews))

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

"Pay is low." ((in 18 reviews)); "Some of the managers do not seem to fully understand what their employees do and do not communicate well." ((in 10 reviews)); "Low salary & No growth" ((in 10 reviews)); "Compensation is low and yearly merits are bad." ((in 6 reviews)); "Since it's been around for 30+ years, there are a lot of old habits that die hard and these are especially seen through upper management." ((in 5 reviews))

What are employees saying about Phenomenex layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Phenomenex locations?

Torrance , Los Angeles , Irvine , Huntington Beach , Tampa , Boston

Phenomenex reviews

2.8

38% would recommend to a friend

(207 total reviews)

Kaveh Kahen

42% approve of CEO

31% positive business outlook

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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).

Reviews by job title

207 reviews

3.0

Jun 2, 2023

Okayish

Outside sales

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pay Incentive Good location office

Cons

Low Work culture Politics New management

Phenomenex Response

2y

Hi, thank you for your review. At Phenomenex, we strive to create an open, collaborative culture that is integral to our growth as a team. Thank you, we wish you all the best in your career.

5.0

Feb 25, 2023

Great company

Senior technical consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Nice company to learn Good management support

Cons

There is Lot of company politics

Phenomenex Response

3y

We’re glad you see Phenomenex as a place where you can grow and develop. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience.

3.0

Feb 12, 2023

Decent company

Sales

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Company was at it's peak before it was acquired by Danaher

Cons

Too much process oriented...most of the people running decisions or running process don't have any customer exposure

Phenomenex Response

3y

Thank you for your feedback, it is truly appreciated. As a valued member of our team, thank you again for taking the time to review us.

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