Is SGS a good company to work for as a Lab Operations Lead?

Lab Operations Lead professionals working at SGS have rated their employer with 3.3 out of 5 stars in 213 Glassdoor reviews. This is an average score with the overall rating of SGS employees being 3.3 out of 5 stars. Search open Lab Operations Lead Jobs at SGS now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Lab Operations Lead interview questions at SGS .

Does SGS pay Lab Operations Lead employees well?

Lab Operations Lead professionals rate their compensation and benefits at SGS with 3.1 out of 5 stars based on 213 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 6.7% better than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Lab Operations Lead salaries at SGS.

How happy are Lab Operations Lead professionals working at SGS?

40% of Lab Operations Lead employees at SGS would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has increased by 25% in the past 12 months. Lab Operations Lead professionals have also rated SGS with a 3.1 rating for work-life-balance, 3.9 rating for diversity and inclusion, 3.3 rating for culture and values and 2.9 rating for career opportunities.

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?

"People are nice and generally pretty helpful!" ((in 191 reviews)); "Good benefits and 5 days a week" ((in 119 reviews)); "Great colleagues and mid" ((in 107 reviews)); "good work life balance and general" ((in 80 reviews)); "Lovely team and good culture working on site" ((in 72 reviews))

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

"And low salary" ((in 250 reviews)); "low pay very far not good" ((in 230 reviews)); "No training structure go in learn yourself nobody will show you anything or even bother helping you." ((in 44 reviews)); "By the time you finish training someone they are sick of the way the company and managers treat them and they quit." ((in 39 reviews)); "No bonuses and under paid" ((in 32 reviews))

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SGS Lab Operations Lead reviews

3.3

40% would recommend to a friend

(213 total reviews)

Geraldine Picaud

83% approve of CEO

43% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.9

Diversity & inclusion

3.3

Culture & values

3.3

Senior management

3.1

Work/Life balance

3.1

Compensation and benefits

2.9

Career opportunities

Lab Operations Lead employees have rated SGS with 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 213 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Lab Operations Lead professionals have a good working experience there. SGS is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Lab Operations Lead professionals compared to other employers within the Administración y consultoría industry (3.7 stars).

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213 reviews

1.0

Sep 8, 2025

Run, don't walk.

Lab technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

None. Do not work here.

Cons

- They do not care about your health. - Constantly crushing and pulverizing dangers substances like asbestos with very poor ventilation, When brought to the attention of the supervisors, they play it off, claiming it meets standards. - Facility is run by manager's who will hire their direct family members, and give them favorable hours and treatment.

4.0

Aug 15, 2025

Long Hours, Good People

Lab technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

good company culture and generally the people you work with are good

Cons

A lot of management expects a good bit of overtime even if you finish early

2.0

Jul 15, 2025

Don't bother

Lab technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

People that work with you are fun

Cons

Management has no plan/oversight but expects arbitrary results

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