Does EMSL Analytical pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, EMSL Analytical employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at EMSL Analytical. This rating has decreased by 7% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at EMSL Analytical?

31% of EMSL Analytical employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated EMSL Analytical 3.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.6 for culture and values and 2.0 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at EMSL Analytical?

Analyst (46) , Lab Technician (34) , Microscopist (33) , Lab Analyst (28) , Asbestos Analyst (14) , Laboratory Analyst (14) , Administrative Assistant (11) , Laboratory Technician (11) , Lab Manager (8) , Microbiologist (8) , Lab Tech (7) , Manager (7) , Administrative (6) , Intern (6) , Microbiology Analyst (5)

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

"Had great coworkers (fellow lab techs) who became some of my best friends." ((in 35 reviews)); "The people are great and friendly which is one of the reasons I'm currently still working here" ((in 32 reviews)); "what flexible hours: but they are starting to get more strict with that too" ((in 30 reviews)); "Flexible schedule is a plus and paid holidays are as well." ((in 18 reviews)); "Flexible schedule and good hours" ((in 16 reviews))

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

"Low pay and no growth potential." ((in 78 reviews)); "The benefits are terrible." ((in 54 reviews)); "Poor management, understaffed, and under paid for the tasks" ((in 48 reviews)); "The managers have no interpersonal skills ." ((in 25 reviews)); "Very small annual raises." ((in 20 reviews))

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EMSL Analytical reviews

2.6

31% would recommend to a friend

(536 total reviews)

Dr. Peter Frasca

64% approve of CEO

24% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.4

Diversity & inclusion

3.0

Work/Life balance

2.6

Culture & values

2.4

Senior management

2.0

Compensation and benefits

2.0

Career opportunities

EMSL Analytical has an employee rating of 2.6 out of 5 stars, based on 536 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The EMSL Analytical employee rating is 30% below average for employers within the Management and consulting industry (3.7 stars).

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Reviews by job title

536 reviews

3.0

May 8, 2026

Valuable experience but limited growth and compensation

Lab technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Gained valuable hands-on experience in laboratory sample preparation, SOP adherence, and documentation practices in a high-throughput environment. Developed strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.

Cons

Inconsistent adherence to procedures and workload distribution occasionally impacted efficiency. Compensation and advancement opportunities were limited relative to workload and responsibilities.

3.0

Feb 2, 2026

Straightforward

Icp analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Helpful coworkers, straightforward objective, decent environment

Cons

Nothing to report that was negative

2.0

Jan 26, 2026

Don't treat employees well.

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good experience for resume. People are pretty friendly there.

Cons

They don't treat their employees well. They don't offer good pay or benefits.

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