Bio-Reference Labs Reviews

Pros

If you are very smart, then this company is definitely for you and you can advance rather quickly… otherwise, your raises will be mediocre. The company’s medical insurance is very extensive and they pay better than most in the industry.

Cons

Don’t expect to get paid more just for sticking around. If you aren’t adding more value to the company every year, then your pay won’t increase every year. Be smart. Do the work. That’s how you succeed at BioReference.

Pros

Working at Bio-Reference is a great way to get hands-on lab experience. They’re one of the few labs in the area that’ll hire people fresh out of college so whether you decide to stay long-term or not, it’s a great option for recent grads.

Cons

They’re extremely nitpicky about how things are done in the labs. There’s a lot of rules and safety procedures to follow and you have to do them every single day. Eventually it becomes second nature, but until that happens it’s a hassle trying to keep track of it all.

Pros

I appreciate it more now than I did when I was working here, but the managers here are real, down-to-earth human beings. They don’t act like they’re a cut above everyone else and they don’t expect you to cower in their presence and treat them like gods. I never had any issues going in to talk to my manager about anything that was on my mind or asking for time off when I needed it. I was respectful and professional, but then so was he. The respect was never one-sided. I wanted to write this review because of the terrible experience I’ve had with management so far at my new job. It’s making me appreciate the environment at Bio-Reference Labs so much more and just writing this out is making me reconsider whether or not the increase in pay was even worth it. I might be back before too long.

Cons

If there were any I can’t remember them.

Pros

Bio-Reference is one of the top 10 labs in the USA. We've made some mistakes along the way, but we’ve also done a lot of things right. What sets us apart though is that we are dedicated to continually learning. Both from our successes and our mistakes. One of the key's to our success is that teamwork has been, and continues to be, at the very core of our culture. This manifests itself in many ways. Everyone has input into the process and everyone’s opinions and ideas are respected. Bio-Reference creates space for everyone to be heard… whether you’re at the very bottom or the very top of the totem pole, you’ll get your time to say your peace. Plus, there’s always someone there to help resolve an issue, understand a requirement, or anything else you might need throughout your work day. We have each other’s backs. We know that with dedication, smart thinking and hard work we can achieve even our most ambitious company goals, and this is something management tries to impart on a more personal level to every single employee. The sky is the limit when you work here. Change is never easy, but we face it with resolve and eventually learn to embrace it with excitement. You’re also given plenty of opportunities to learn more about other areas of the company, so even people who are considering a career change are able to stay within the company to try out new avenues and potential career paths. It’s exciting and fun and supportive. Everything a company should be.

Cons

People’s experience here is whatever you make it. If you’re the kind of person to look on the negative side of things and always see storm clouds instead of the rainbow, then that’s what you’ll find. I don’t know what to tell you. Be more positive and optimistic and you’ll see all the good there is to experience at a company like Bio-Reference.

Pros

Allowed autonomy and no micro managing

Cons

Closed down sites frequently with no notice