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The European Molecular Biology Laboratory
Employees

How many employees work at EMBL?

The European Molecular Biology Laboratory has 1,726 employees, according to Revelio Labs workforce intelligence data. The YoY growth rate is 1.5%.

Data source: Revelio Labs Coverage: Global workforce Latest update: September 2025

About EMBL

Founded in 1974, EMBL is Europe’s flagship laboratory for the life sciences – an intergovernmental organisation with more than 80 independent research groups covering the spectrum of molecular biology. It operates across six sites: Heidelberg, Barcelona, Hamburg, Grenoble, Rome and EMBL-EBI Hinxton. www.embl.org | www.embl.org/jobs Our mission is to perform basic research in molecular biology; to offer vital services to scientists in the member states; to train scientists, students and visitors at all levels; to develop new instruments and methods in the life sciences and actively engage in technology transfer activities, and to integrate European life science research. What we offer to you: • Competitive salaries exempt from national taxes • Range of benefits, from relocation support to family allowances • Flexible and friendly working environment • Certified training and continued development of your professional and personal skills

As of September 2025

EMBL
workforce metrics

Headcount

1.7k

Avg. Salary

$65.2k

Tenure

4.1yr

Growth Rate

1.5%

Hiring Rate

Attrition Rate

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Employee Headcount

Interactive chart of EMBL annual worldwide employee count from 2023 to 2025.

EMBL total number of employees in 2025 was 1,744.16, a 1.5% increase from 2024.
EMBL total number of employees in 2024 was 1,682.914, a 3.7% increase from 2023.
EMBL total number of employees in 2023 was 1,634.994, a 0.5% increase from 2022.