Laboratory Technician - Anonymous employee Cabot Employee Review

3.0
Jun 4, 2017
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Competitive pay, great benefits, and peers are often welcoming.

Cons

Very few people are on the same page within Cabot's MA facilities. R&D in Bilericca MA is a great place to work at. However, Cabot's manufacturing facilities often operate at a grueling pace setting unreasonable, and inconsistent expectations from person to person with the same job title.

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Cons

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Pros

Some good people and good location around Boston area.

Cons

Cabot did not feel like an employee-focused company during my time there. I observed multiple layoffs, including employees who had been hired only a few months earlier. The work environment was often very stressful, with heavy workloads and frequent organizational changes. Communication across different management layers was sometimes inconsistent, leading to mixed messages and unclear priorities. Before accepting a position, I would encourage candidates to carefully evaluate the role, team, and long-term stability of the organization. Significant changes can occur quickly, and it's important to understand the potential impact on work-life balance and career plans.

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