Dont Start Here. Bad, Selfish Company - Lab Analyst II Nelson Labs Employee Review

1.0
22 Nov 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Unfortunately the coworkers are the only reason to stay and the work is not too difficult. That being said, the work is not intellectually stimulating in any way. The environment can be a lot like high school and with no HR, it can get bad. The people who leave after a year or 2 are the smart ones. The managers are sympathetic to outside circumstances for you to take off but they do not give a lot of PTO. I had to take a long period of time off for family deaths and they were nice enough to give me that time (Like they had a choice).

Cons

Do not start here. Especially if you have a college degree. The job pays poorly and you will think if you rise up the ranks that the pay gets better but it doesnt. Nelson is on the brink of unionizing and most employees are frustrated. The president is creepy and cliche corporate and does not seem to understand or sympathize with his employees. They will give you multiple jobs without the title or pay. I have worked at the company for almost 3 years and I have seen almost 50+ people leave... and the whole building only has about 60 people. The company is also doing bad financially because they got sued for ETO release in the air and giving people cancer which they settled on and also buying a facility and failing to keep it open which led to everyone losing their jobs at that facility. They have poor pay, awful health benefits and poor management. It better to wait a little longer to find a place that will value you.

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Pros

-Supportive coworkers at the team level -Opportunity to gain initial experience in a lab environment -Can serve as a stepping stone early in a career to help get you to the next best organization

Cons

-Compensation may not be competitive compared to similar laboratories in the local market -Benefits structure should be reviewed closely; plan pricing may result in selection of high-deductible options (e.g., around $10,000 for family coverage), leading to significant out-of-pocket exposure -Advancement opportunities may be discussed but are not always realized in a meaningful or timely way -Compensation increases (not by much) when provided, may be minimal relative to expanded responsibilities -Noticeable disconnect at times between leadership priorities and the needs of employees supporting day-to-day operations -Workplace environment can feel high-pressure and, at times, tense; interactions may come across as cautious rather than collaborative -Leadership may appear overextended, which can contribute to broader organizational strain -Workload expectations may not always align with compensation and available support -There are instances where employees may feel unheard or insufficiently recognized, which can contribute to lower morale and engagement. -Compensation practices may not always appear consistent across similar roles, which can create concerns around internal equity and recognition of long-term contributions.

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