Is The Jackson Laboratory a good company to work for?

The Jackson Laboratory has an overall rating of 3.1 out of 5, based on over 507 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 8% over the last 12 months. 38% of employees would recommend working at The Jackson Laboratory to a friend and 30% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about The Jackson Laboratory have been left by employees working as Postdoctoral Associate , Research Assistant and Manager .

Does The Jackson Laboratory pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, The Jackson Laboratory employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at The Jackson Laboratory. This rating has improved by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at The Jackson Laboratory?

38% of The Jackson Laboratory employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated The Jackson Laboratory 3.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.8 for culture and values and 3.2 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at The Jackson Laboratory?

Animal Care Technician (41) , Research Assistant (26) , In Vivo Technologist (13) , Manager (11) , Postdoctoral Associate (10) , Postdoctoral Fellow (9) , Animal Care Trainee (8) , Research Scientist (8) , Intern (7) , Technologist (7) , Animal Care Trainee II (6) , Postdoctoral Research Associate (6) , Project Manager (6) , Animal Care (4) , Genotyping Technician (4)

What are the pros of working at The Jackson Laboratory according to real employee reviews?

"provide good benefits for postdoc" ((in 76 reviews)); "Great people and community." ((in 36 reviews)); "Pay is good and it will be going to medical expenses from work that they won’t pay for or admit to." ((in 22 reviews)); "Great Culture and Executive Leadership" ((in 13 reviews)); "Good salaries for the relative cost of living here." ((in 11 reviews))

What are the cons of working at The Jackson Laboratory according to real employee reviews?

"average salary, and upper management doesn’t seem to care." ((in 11 reviews)); "Senior Management is difficult to approach." ((in 11 reviews)); "No leadership just a bunch of bosses." ((in 10 reviews)); "Certain managers treat individuals differantly than others as far as promotions." ((in 9 reviews)); "No communication horizontally or vertically." ((in 7 reviews))

What are employees saying about The Jackson Laboratory layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about The Jackson Laboratory layoffs and their outlook for job security at The Jackson Laboratory in 2026.

What are the top reviewed The Jackson Laboratory locations?

Bar Harbor , Sacramento , Farmington , Ellsworth , Hartford , New York , Washington , Boston , Farmington , Virginia Beach , Farmington , Bangor , Portland , Moose , Pataskala , Roseville , West Sacramento , La Mesa , Plantsville , West Hartford , Columbia , Trenton , Maine

The Jackson Laboratory reviews

3.1

38% would recommend to a friend

(450 total reviews)

Lon Cardon

33% approve of CEO

30% positive business outlook

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Ratings trend for the last 6 months (450 reviews)

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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).

Reviews by job title

450 reviews

2.0

Apr 24, 2026

Stable pay and structure overshadowed by poor management

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Stable Pay, Structured, Free transportation

Cons

Bad management. The mice are more important then employees

The Jackson Laboratory Response

2mo

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We appreciate your recognition of the stability and structure offered at The Jackson Laboratory. Supporting our employees is important to us, and feedback like this helps inform ongoing improvement efforts. We wish you all the best going forward.

4.0

Mar 30, 2026

Good place to work

Postdoctoral research associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Had a wonderful experience in taking part in cutting edge scientific research.

Cons

A better support system to Postdoctoral associates seeking jobs in academia and industry would be highly beneficial.

The Jackson Laboratory Response

3mo

Thank you for sharing your experience at The Jackson Laboratory! We’re glad to hear you enjoyed being part of cutting‑edge scientific research. We appreciate your thoughtful feedback on career support for postdoctoral associates—input like yours helps guide how we continue to grow and improve. We wish you all the best in your next chapter!

2.0

Mar 25, 2026

Pay is decent, weak management

Technologist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Benefits are good. Better than most.

Cons

Poor leadership, always in meetings, no communication, implementation of L.E.A.N, not so lean. Constant meetings over kpi's that hinder productivity. Management pushes their work onto lower staff, that is out of their job detail and payscale.

The Jackson Laboratory Response

3mo

We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. We understand that effective leadership, clear communication, and productive ways of working are critical to a positive employee experience. Feedback like yours helps inform ongoing conversations and improvement efforts across the organization. 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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