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The Jackson Laboratory

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The Jackson Laboratory reviews

3.1

38% would recommend to a friend

(450 total reviews)
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Lon Cardon

33% approve of CEO

30% positive business outlook

The Jackson Laboratory has an employee rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 450 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The The Jackson Laboratory employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology industry (3.5 stars).

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450 reviews
4.0
Jan 3, 2017

Great benefits

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Really excellent health insurance and other employee benefits. One of the only large employers in the area, and certainly one of the best to work for.

Cons

Research science side is well cared for. Not familiar with experience of production or administration

2.0
Dec 18, 2016

Such An Extraordinary Mission, But...

Anonymous employee
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Pros

The mission of this organization is extraordinary, with research into some of most serious and challenging diseases faced by mankind. Branching out into clinical genomic work as well as research. Many opportunities available.

Cons

Consider very carefully if you relocated to Bar Harbor. It is remote. Beautiful in the summer, but getting on and off the island is a hassle with traffic. In the winter the town practically closes up. While they help you move to Bar Harbor you could be stuck in an area of Maine with few alternative jobs if you have a working spouse or if things don't work out. Long time employees are clickish. They can go outside of your management channel to commiserate with other long time employees and seek to widen problems. This out of band grapevine is not addressed and makes navigating the political waters very difficult. While JAX is a non-profit, areas are run with all the ferocity of a for profit enterprise. You need to deliver 110%, however there is little guidance from senior management or feedback to know if you are actually doing well or coaching to address problems.

1.0
Dec 9, 2016
Recommend
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Pros

Lots of cute mice. 401k and benefits

Cons

Overworked to the point of physical injury. Many techs including myself had repetitive motion injuries. Major wrist/arm problems due to work load. Once you report injuries you are sent to a Dr. and physical therapy. I was harassed by managers that asked if I was faking injuries. Pay is horrible I was making $12 and hour. This place is horrific.

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