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 82 reviews)); "Great people and community." ((in 35 reviews)); "Pay is good and it will be going to medical expenses from work that they won’t pay for or admit to." ((in 26 reviews)); "Good salaries for the relative cost of living here." ((in 10 reviews)); "Great coworkers in In Vivo." ((in 10 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 12 reviews)); "No leadership just a bunch of bosses." ((in 10 reviews)); "Senior Management is difficult to approach." ((in 10 reviews)); "Certain managers treat individuals differantly than others as far as promotions." ((in 9 reviews)); "Favoritism is a huge problem within the company." ((in 9 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

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3.1

38% would recommend to a friend

(450 total reviews)

Lon Cardon

33% approve of CEO

30% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.7

Compensation and benefits

3.4

Diversity & inclusion

3.2

Career opportunities

3.1

Work/Life balance

2.8

Culture & values

2.3

Senior management

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

3.0

Sep 10, 2025

Its ok.

Research technologist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Interesting Field Friendly Co-workers Job Security Decent time off benefits Good for getting your foot into a Biology career.

Cons

Pay Commute is dreadful especially in the summer NIH cuts has impacted this non-profit buisness Promises to advance but not following through

The Jackson Laboratory Response

10mo

Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We appreciate the feedback that you've shared and hope you have experienced a positive environment through engaging work, team camaraderie, learning opportunities and our employee benefits. We love the beauty and history of our Bar Harbor location, and realize the commute can be a limiting factor. Regarding your other concerns, please feel free to contact us directly by reaching out to our HR office or submitting a Workday Help case.

4.0

Sep 5, 2025

Research assistant, 2-3 year experience

Research assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Good benefits, like HSA, dental, health. - Great place to learn and develop skills - Seminars and social events

Cons

- Non profit organization impacted by NIH fund cut - Yearly appraisal of 2-4% - No bonuses

The Jackson Laboratory Response

10mo

Thank you for sharing about your experience so far with JAX. We're glad to hear you’ve found value in our benefits, learning opportunities, and community events. We appreciate your feedback on areas for improvement and remain committed to supporting our team members' growth and development. Your insights help us continue to evolve—thank you again!

5.0

Aug 27, 2025

Great Company

Histotechnologist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great Pay, Flexibility, management, team, and opportunities to learn

Cons

The commute. Love the company, but commute was the downside.

The Jackson Laboratory Response

10mo

So glad you thoroughly enjoyed your time with JAX! We pride ourselves in being a hub of learning and innovation, and it sounds like you contributed to that culture during your time with us--thank you! We love the beauty and history of our Bar Harbor location, and realize the commute can be a limiting factor. We are incredibly grateful for those who continue to decide the benefits outweigh the distance. Wishing you all the best in your current endeavors!

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