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The Jackson Laboratory

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Awful Company - Lead Animal Care Technician The Jackson Laboratory Employee Review

1.0
Jul 22, 2024
Recommend
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Pros

Good benefits Job security Advancement opportunities

Cons

Highschool environment Poor leadership High turnover rates No accountability Don't treat animals well High injury occurrence with bad treatment options through workers comp.

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5.0
Jun 26, 2026
Anonymous intern
Recommend
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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Outdated systems and slow-moving processes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
Recommend
CEO approval
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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
1mo
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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