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The Jackson Laboratory

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Have had one foot out the door for the past 2 years... sad, very sad - Anonymous employee The Jackson Laboratory Employee Review

1.0
May 4, 2011
Anonymous employee
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Pros

New facility Some of the coworkers that are down to earth are still here (only very few) Very hard working folks (taken for granted) Oh, and 2 big screen tvs in the breakroom

Cons

Non profit trying to run like corporate, without the money Lots of gossip Have to fight for your job, even though you cant get goals accomplished Lack of teamwork and communication, even though they want that environment Lots of people are miserable but dont want to leave Unfairness in how people are treated Too many politics for a nonprofit research High turnover rates Inconsistincies within Sac facility and across both coast facilities Lots of frustration throughout the facility They dont want to fire people because they dont want to pay unemployment

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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Outdated systems and slow-moving processes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
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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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