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      Great people doing good work at a beautiful, albeit expensive, location - Anonymous employee The Jackson Laboratory Employee Review

      4.0
      Apr 8, 2011
      Anonymous employee
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      Pros

      Great research happening here. Very academic atmosphere, exciting to hear about all the great advances coming from the scientists. Largest employer in Hancock County, one of the biggest in Maine. Your co-workers and peers are great, as are the scientists at all levels. Management and administration, not so much.

      Cons

      Housing costs in Bar Harbor/MDI are very high so odds are you'll need to commute from Trenton, Lamoine or Ellsworth. Commuting in the summer can take a long time.

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      5.0
      Jun 26, 2026
      Anonymous intern
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      Pros

      Attentive, caring and has the best intentions

      Cons

      Outdated systems and slow-moving processes

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      The Jackson Laboratory Response
      2w
      Thank you for sharing your experience as an intern at JAX! We’re glad you felt supported by the team, and we appreciate your feedback. We are always looking to improve at JAX and your input is valuable. We wish you all the best in your future endeavors!
      2.0
      Jun 7, 2026
      Animal care technician
      Recommend
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      Pros

      Good pay and benefits are decent

      Cons

      Long commutes with tight time accountability due to newer rules. No more leniency for weather or traffic related tardiness that is common in Maine. Constantly changing rules and expectations are making the job impossible. Failure to meet new expectations lead to no finishes or raises or tuition reimbursement. Forced overtime in Ellsworth location with so.e employees being sent from Bar Harbor to cover. Seems like a sinking ship and I would not recommend anyone I liked for a job here.

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      The Jackson Laboratory Response
      4w
      Thank you for your feedback and for your many years of dedication to JAX. Feedback like yours is important as we continue working to improve the employee experience. Thank you for sharing your perspective. If you have specific concerns or would like to discuss further, please feel free to reach out to us directly by contacting our HR office or submitting a Workday Help case.
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