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No Heart, Just Sheep - Operations Technician The Jackson Laboratory Employee Review

1.0
Apr 15, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Good Pay for the Area Occasional bonuses that got taxed like crazy Coworkers (NOT management) were literally the best thing about this place.

Cons

Constantly broken machinery Out-of-Touch management Back-Breaking Work Exceedingly High disregard for life, with the amount of mice you have to euthanize Hard Workers are put down, Lazy Workers are not punished or reprimanded PTO policies were bad. If you lived 20-30 miles away and it snowed, you would get in trouble for either being late or calling out due to the conditions. Also applied to being sick. Then, management will tell you that they don't want you to risk your life or contaminate the place, but then write you up for missing work. No room for advancement. They promise you that a position is going to open up soon, but it never does, even if you wait over a year.

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The Jackson Laboratory Response
1y
Thank you for your feedback and for being part of our team in the past. We're genuinely sorry to hear that your experience with our organization did not meet your expectations. While it’s difficult to hear, we recognize the importance of listening and learning from all perspectives, including those that are critical. At JAX, we are committed to continuous improvement and fostering a workplace where all employees feel valued and supported. Your feedback has been shared with the appropriate teams as part of our ongoing efforts to evaluate and improve our culture, communication, and operations. We do hope that your next opportunity provides a more fulfilling experience, and we wish you nothing but the best in your future endeavors.

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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Outdated systems and slow-moving processes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
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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
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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