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      1.0
      8 Mar 2016
      Laboratory technician
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      It is easy to get hired on. A lot of opportunity for overtime. Upper management is okay, that is if you ever see them.

      Cons

      It is easy to get hired on... They hire anyone. Felons, yes. People who lack basic math skills, yes. Benefits are a joke, they don't pay enough for an employee to take advantage of them. The leadership is lacking in all areas, you cannot expect any follow through on issues. Promotions are always promised, but it seems more of a string along to keep employees from leaving. You will not get ahead unless you are overly friendly with management. Promotions are based more on popularity than professional decisions. The work distribution/expectation varies greatly for each individual. Quality and integrity have no presence in this company. Safety is a real issue. POLARIS does not provide you with proper equipment or ventilation for the tasks asked of you. There was an outbreak of nosebleeds at one location as a result of this, they did nothing about it until it came time for inspection. Turnover is awful, you can expect to see a new face almost every other week.

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      POLARIS Laboratories Response
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      Thanks for the feedback. We are committed to providing a transparent, organized and balanced operation for all our employees to thrive in at POLARIS Laboratories. We offer many forums and opportunities for employees to provide feedback, suggestions and input on how to improve our processes and our work environment. We value and consider all the feedback shared through multiple streams, including here on GlassDoor. I regret your experience did not match our goal of being an employer of choice, where you could grow and continue your career. I assure you that your experience is not my expectation. We value our employees and their skills and look for opportunities for the employees to help grow and expand their skill sets within the company. While we may have been too late in your case, we have made improvements based on feedback from our employees, which includes current and former POLARIS Laboratories team members. This has resulted in improved compensation, benefits and work environment for all our employees. However, this is an ongoing process and we recognize we should strive to do even more. I appreciate your insights about your experience at POLARIS Laboratories. We appreciate your feedback, and we wish you the best in all your future endeavors. And, as always, if you would like to share more – or even learn more about our continued commitment to our employees – please contact me anytime.

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      5.0
      23 Oct 2024
      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      I have worked at a lot of different places over my time. When it was time to change, I came to work for POLARIS Laboratories. This company has been a breath of fresh air from all the past toxic places I have worked for. Some reviews may say not so nice things about the company, but coming from someone who has worked for some really BAD companies (including one where EVERYONE regretted accepting a job there and could not get out fast enough), POLARIS Laboratories definitely tries their best. Is any company perfect, no. However, POLARIS Laboratories does try their best to fix mistakes and actively work on making things better. Their continuous improvement program for example is one where anyone, regardless of how long they have been at the company or what position they are, can suggest an idea on how to make things better and is taken seriously. They also actively work to promote from within. Management works hard to help make things better, particularly when it comes to the company culture. While not everyone in the company may see Management on a daily basis, those that do or are aware of them, can tell that they work just as hard (sometimes even more) as the everyone else in the company. They actively try to find ways to bring a little fun and happiness to the workplace. Whether that be various company events, monthly meals or the company reward program (POLARIS Dollars, Employee of the Quarter and Employee of the Year), there is definitely ways to find a benefit to working for POLARIS Laboratories.

      Cons

      It is a growing company, so patience and understanding may be needed. While growing pains can happen, the long term benefits outweigh those pains.

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      1.0
      29 May 2026
      Lab technician
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      Coworkers are nice. Free lunches every now and then but second shift would always get the leftovers.

      Cons

      Very toxic work environment. No work life balance. Lots of weekend work and overtime. Management doesn't care for its workers. They only care about pushing out numbers and work their technicians to burnout. Management works to get employees fired instead of working with them to do better. HR is tricked into believing management are the ones doing good by their employees when they are the ones causing the problems to begin with

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