Does LifeLabs pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, LifeLabs employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at LifeLabs. This rating has improved by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at LifeLabs?

54% of LifeLabs employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated LifeLabs 3.4 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.5 for culture and values and 3.0 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at LifeLabs?

Lab Technician (42) , Medical Laboratory Technician (40) , Lab Assistant (32) , Medical Laboratory Assistant (28) , Medical Lab Assistant (22) , Lab Patient Technician (15) , Medical Laboratory Technologist (15) , Laboratory Technician (14) , Manager (13) , Collection Assistant (11) , Director (11) , Lab Technical Assistant (11) , Medical Laboratory Technologists (MLT) (11) , Phlebotomist (11) , Medical Technologist (10)

What are the pros of working at LifeLabs according to real employee reviews?

"People are great and very collaborative." ((in 51 reviews)); "Good benefit and retirement package" ((in 40 reviews)); "Lots of great coworkers" ((in 29 reviews)); "Good Work Environment" ((in 23 reviews)); "Friendly staff, easygoing work environment with lots of flexibility" ((in 21 reviews))

What are the cons of working at LifeLabs according to real employee reviews?

"low pay compared to market" ((in 48 reviews)); "Low salary compares to cost of living" ((in 21 reviews)); "long hours and sometimes you have to work on weekends." ((in 17 reviews)); "Salary, benefits, supervisors have favorites," ((in 16 reviews)); "Senior Leadership: Only interested in securing their bonuses." ((in 14 reviews))

What are employees saying about LifeLabs layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about LifeLabs layoffs and their outlook for job security at LifeLabs in 2026.

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LifeLabs reviews

3.5

54% would recommend to a friend

(695 total reviews)

Charles Brown

43% approve of CEO

42% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (695 reviews)

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LifeLabs has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 695 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The LifeLabs employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Healthcare industry (3.4 stars).

Reviews by job title

695 reviews

4.0

Jun 21, 2026

Fun but tiring

Lab technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Labs are busy so hours are almost guaranteed.

Cons

Chances of burnout are too high.

4.0

May 25, 2026

Supportive team with meaningful work

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good place to gain experience and learn quickly Supportive coworkers and team environment Meaningful work in healthcare/patient care Decent work-life balance in some roles Fast-paced work helps build skills

Cons

High workload and stress Limited career growth and slow promotions Scheduling can be unpredictable (especially part-time/float roles)

5.0

May 24, 2026

Great hours and holidays, but hard to get permanent role

Lpt

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great hours, off in holidays, early days on Saturdays

Cons

Its hard to get a permanent position right away

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Jobs at LifeLabs

Lab Patient Technician - Part Time Regular (Float) - Brampton, ON