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      Good laboratory experience with strong training, but workload and progression can be challenging - Laboratory Analyst SGS Employee Review

      3.0
      13 Jan 2026
      Laboratory analyst
      Recommend
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      Pros

      Well-established, globally recognised company with strong credibility Excellent exposure to working in a UKAS / ISO 17025 regulated laboratory Good hands-on training with analytical instruments and laboratory processes Clear standard operating procedures and quality systems Opportunities to build solid technical and data-handling skills early in your career Experience looks strong on a CV, especially for laboratory-based roles

      Cons

      Workload can be very high, with tight turnaround times and pressure during busy periods Progression and pay increases can be slow and are not always clearly communicated Repetitive work at times, particularly in high-throughput testing environments Staffing levels can feel stretched, which adds pressure to day-to-day work Limited flexibility around working patterns in some roles

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      SGS Response
      4mo
      Thank you for sharing your feedback. We appreciate the positive points you highlighted and also take your concerns seriously. It's important for us to understand what we’re doing well and where we need to improve. If you’re open to it, we’d welcome a further conversation at GB.Recruitment@SGS.com so we can learn more. Thank you again for your honest feedback.

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      5.0
      12 Feb 2026
      Analyst
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      Very stable. Really nice people. Management is super nice. I recommend as a place you can build a career. Work / life balance is good too.

      Cons

      I would say the lower salary but benefits are great.

      3.0
      11 Jun 2026
      Operation manager
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      - Big company, globally recognized. - Nice co workers - Financially stable and has huge potential. - Diversity and continuous effort towards sustainability.

      Cons

      - Very slow, not aggressive. - No career growth, internal politics. Policies are very different across business lines which is unusual for such a huge company. - Low compensation compared to competition. - Not much support form management

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