Does POLARIS Laboratories pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, POLARIS Laboratories employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at POLARIS Laboratories. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at POLARIS Laboratories?

65% of POLARIS Laboratories employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated POLARIS Laboratories 3.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.9 for culture and values and 3.0 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at POLARIS Laboratories?

Lab Technician (18) , Laboratory Technician (11) , Lab Tech (4) , Customer Service Representative (3) , Sample Processing Technician (3) , Customer Service (2) , Manager (2) , Sample Processing Tech (2) , Senior Lab Technician (2) , Supervisor (2)

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

"The experience and the coworkers are the best aspect of this job." ((in 6 reviews)); "The people really are amazing here." ((in 4 reviews)); "The company does monthly cookouts or breakfasts for their employees and always looks for opportunities to throw an event." ((in 3 reviews)); "Good culture and environment overall." ((in 3 reviews))

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

"Pay is low for the expected work performed." ((in 8 reviews)); "The company itself has no training process." ((in 8 reviews)); "Management is disconnected from their teams never actually doing the job to see what it really takes to complete the task." ((in 7 reviews)); "No work life balance." ((in 6 reviews)); "Benefits are a joke, they don't pay enough for an employee to take advantage of them." ((in 6 reviews))

What are the top reviewed POLARIS Laboratories locations?

Indianapolis , Houston , Salt Lake City , Minneapolis , Gardena , Atlanta , Duluth

POLARIS Laboratories reviews

Laboratory Technician - Lab Tech POLARIS Laboratories Employee Review

1.0

Feb 18, 2015

Lab tech

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The company offers a wide range of oil, coolant, and diesel testing.

Cons

Employees are asked too often to work overtime, leaving less time for employees to spend with their families. Hard workers and good workers are less appreciated, and it seems the only way you can advance in the company is not through hard work, but by cozying up to upper management, and employees are offered promotions under the table, and post internally to save face when, but they already promised the job to their favorites, not giving anyone else a chance. Hard workers have to pull the slack of all the "bosses favorites" because production does not matter for their favorites, but if "you" don't give 110%, they think you are slacking. Lab employees severely underpaid.

POLARIS Laboratories Response

11y

First, I apologize for my tardy reply. I appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback, and I regret your experience has left you dissatisfied with your time at POLARIS Laboratories. Without hesitation, I truly understand and value our employees are our greatest asset. Our employees represent our direct line of communication and impact to our customers. Our management team is working harder than ever to empower our employees to make decisions that help us deliver improved quality and value to our customers. We appreciate all our employees and the overall impact they can have on the long-term relationship we have with our customers. As opportunities arise here at POLARIS Laboratories – and we’ve come a long way from being a company of five employees in 1999 to more than 200 employees today – we consistently look for the best candidate to possible to help execute our strategy and achieve our goals. For more than 15 years, we have watched our most successful employees thrive and succeed here at POLARIS Laboratories. And for some who have expanded their careers the most, promotions have not always come on their first application for a higher-level opportunity. We encourage you and all our employees to continue to set your goals high and continue to apply when new opportunities are created and become available. Again, we have not seen our company grow to be an industry leader simply by the partners driving the company, but by listening and rewarding our employees for helping improve the service we deliver to our customer every day. Thank you for your ongoing contribution and feedback. And if you would like to share more about your experience, please contact me and we can schedule a time to talk.

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5.0

Oct 23, 2024

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I have worked at a lot of different places over my time. When it was time to change, I came to work for POLARIS Laboratories. This company has been a breath of fresh air from all the past toxic places I have worked for. Some reviews may say not so nice things about the company, but coming from someone who has worked for some really BAD companies (including one where EVERYONE regretted accepting a job there and could not get out fast enough), POLARIS Laboratories definitely tries their best. Is any company perfect, no. However, POLARIS Laboratories does try their best to fix mistakes and actively work on making things better. Their continuous improvement program for example is one where anyone, regardless of how long they have been at the company or what position they are, can suggest an idea on how to make things better and is taken seriously. They also actively work to promote from within. Management works hard to help make things better, particularly when it comes to the company culture. While not everyone in the company may see Management on a daily basis, those that do or are aware of them, can tell that they work just as hard (sometimes even more) as the everyone else in the company. They actively try to find ways to bring a little fun and happiness to the workplace. Whether that be various company events, monthly meals or the company reward program (POLARIS Dollars, Employee of the Quarter and Employee of the Year), there is definitely ways to find a benefit to working for POLARIS Laboratories.

Cons

It is a growing company, so patience and understanding may be needed. While growing pains can happen, the long term benefits outweigh those pains.

2

1.0

May 29, 2026

Lab technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Coworkers are nice. Free lunches every now and then but second shift would always get the leftovers.

Cons

Very toxic work environment. No work life balance. Lots of weekend work and overtime. Management doesn't care for its workers. They only care about pushing out numbers and work their technicians to burnout. Management works to get employees fired instead of working with them to do better. HR is tricked into believing management are the ones doing good by their employees when they are the ones causing the problems to begin with

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