Is SGS a good company to work for as a Lab Tech?

Lab Tech professionals working at SGS have rated their employer with 2.0 out of 5 stars in 16 Glassdoor reviews. This is a lower than average score with the overall rating of SGS employees being 3.3 out of 5 stars. Search open Lab Tech Jobs at SGS now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Lab Tech interview questions at SGS .

Does SGS pay Lab Tech employees well?

Lab Tech professionals rate their compensation and benefits at SGS with 1.9 out of 5 stars based on 16 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 41.7% worse than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Lab Tech salaries at SGS.

What are the top reviewed jobs at SGS?

Lab Technician (188) , Chemist (91) , Laboratory Technician (91) , Inspector (72) , Analyst (64) , Project Manager (63) , Manager (53) , Technician (50) , Auditor (47) , Administrative Assistant (41) , Supervisor (36) , Laboratory Analyst (35) , Auxiliar Administrativo (33) , Analista (32) , Microbiologist (31)

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

"it is good and people" ((in 187 reviews)); "good benefit and compensation packages" ((in 120 reviews)); "Great colleagues and mid" ((in 97 reviews)); "good work life balance and general" ((in 77 reviews)); "Lovely team and good culture working on site" ((in 71 reviews))

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

"And low salary" ((in 253 reviews)); "low pay very far not good" ((in 241 reviews)); "No training structure go in learn yourself nobody will show you anything or even bother helping you." ((in 39 reviews)); "Also, the subjects are rude but the Principle Investigators and upper management allow it." ((in 33 reviews)); "No bonuses and under paid" ((in 31 reviews))

SGS Lab Tech reviews

2.0

55% would recommend to a friend

(16 total reviews)

Geraldine Picaud

60% approve of CEO

55% positive business outlook

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Lab Tech employees have rated SGS with 2.0 out of 5 stars, based on 16 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Lab Tech professionals have a poor working experience there. SGS is rated 46% below average by Lab Tech professionals compared to other employers within the Management & Consulting industry (3.7 stars).

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16 reviews

1.0

Dec 1, 2020

Lab tech

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

friendly co-workers to talk to

Cons

No support from management, HR, or IT departments. Need to figure out everything on your own. Best use as stepping stone for one year and get out.

2.0

Jan 13, 2020

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Lab tech

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Parking spots Free Coffee

Cons

Lack of structure in management which dwindles down to lower level employees.

4.0

Jan 25, 2018

Great for the Entry level Laboratory Technician

Microbiology lab tech

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great for entry level, one of the few places that were not afraid to hire “green”. Relatively good leadership. Hours were alright, some OT was available but it was pretty structured so you didn’t HAVE to do it. They were always open for cross training so long as your work didn’t suffer for it.

Cons

No upward mobility. The senior members had been working together for a long time and it didn’t seem as though they were going to change positions anytime soon, also, they all spoke Russian (native language) when discussing things during work-hours, so that was irritating at times (I do not speak Russian). They (usually) updated us techs after discussing, but it always felt like we were missing something. Other than that, the job was pretty good.

SGS Response

8y

leaders and we always open to training our employees. I am sorry you felt missed out with the Russian speaking. As a transparent company you should have felt at ease to speak to your management about it. I will make sure this issue is given to management in Elgin. I wish you all the best in your next endeavor.

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