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Founded in 1929, JAX is an independent, nonprofit biomedical research institution with more than 2,200 employees. read more
The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) Company Culture
The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews2.9/5
The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) Overall Culture is rated C-
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Perks & Benefits
BCompensation
C+Happiness
C+CEO Rating
CGender
CThe Jackson Laboratory (JAX) CEO
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Edison Liu
66 /100
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Diversity at The Jackson Laboratory (JAX)
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C-
Diverse employees at The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) have rated Happiness, Leadership, and Compensation as the highest categories they have scored
Women at The Jackson Laboratory (JAX)
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C
Women at The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) have rated Perks And Benefits, Happiness, and Compensation as the highest categories they have scored
The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) eNPS
Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Bottom 40%Bottom 40% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
-19
The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) employees are -19% more likely to recommend The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) as a great place to work
| 24% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 33% | Passives |
| 43% | Detractors |
Working at The Jackson Laboratory (JAX)
Working at The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) is rated below average by 27 employees, across various culture dimensions. The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) employees rate Perks And Benefits highest among all categories, and think that Meetings and Professional Development have the most room for improvement, putting The Jackson Laboratory (JAX)’s culture in the Bottom 30% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 25% compared to other companies in Bangor, ME. See below in detail how working at The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at The Jackson Laboratory (JAX)
C-
Overall Company Culture at The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) is rated C-
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The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) ranks in the Bottom 30% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterThe Jackson Laboratory (JAX) Employee Reviews
Out of 20 The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) employee reviews, 59% were positive. The remaining 41% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 59% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 41% |
Positive Reviews From The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) Employees
- What is the best part about your compensation package?Medical insurance is one of the best part of the compensation package
- What is the best part about your compensation package?The best part of the compensation plan is the generous matching of 403(b) contributions.
- What do you like best about the leadership team?The leadership team is committed to JAX's non-profit status.
Constructive Feedback From The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) Employees
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Be more transparent of the strategic plans, and be more communicative with employees and so the employees could adjust and align their interests better with the whole organizations' vision.
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Listening to the people who actually do the work instead of being driven by budgets/money.
- What needs to change to make the company culture better?The management team uses a fear-based motivation process that squelches disagreement. Rigorous evaluation of projects and programs that fail is discouraged -- bad news is unwelcome and messengers subtly punished or denied advancement.
The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) Company Information
The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) Company Overview
Founded in 1929, JAX is an independent, nonprofit biomedical research institution with more than 2,200 employees.
The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) was founded in 1929 and its current CEO is Edison Liu. Since its inception 97 years ago, The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) has grown to 1900 employees.
The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) Mission, Vision & Values
The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) Mission & Values
To discover precise genomic solutions for disease and empower the global biomedical community in the shared quest to improve human health.
| Headquarter | 600 Main Street Bar Harbor, ME 04609 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.jax.org |
| Founding Date | 1929 |
| Tel | 207-288-6000 |
| Company Status | Private |
| Jobs | careers-jax.icims.com/jobs/intro?hashed=-435597506&mobile=false&width=1200&height=500&bga=true&needsRedirect=false&jan1offset=-300&jun1offset=-240 |
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The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) Competitors
The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) competitors include Taconic Biosciences. The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) ranks 1st in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
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The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) Employees
The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) has 1900 employees. 27 employees at The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) have reviewed The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was a month ago.
Overall, the 27 The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) employees give their leadership a grade of C-, or Bottom 35% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) are generally satisfied with their total compensation at The Jackson Laboratory (JAX), which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) are not very pleased with their team. 27 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D. Less than half believe the meetings at The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) believe the environment at The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) is moderate. About 42% of the employees at The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) work 8 hours or less, while 8% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) is that the company was prepared on their first day. The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 3 The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 3 have said yes.
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The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) CEO & Leadership
The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) CEO - Edison Liu
66 /100
The Jackson Laboratory (JAX)’s CEO Edison Liu started in this role in 2012. Edison’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Edison in the Bottom 45% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 20% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Bangor, ME. Edison Liu’s employees rank The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) in the Top 25% for Perks And Benefits, in the Top 50% for Compensation, and in the Top 50% for Happiness.
The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) Leadership
The The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) Executive Team is rated a “D+” and led by CEO Edison Liu, Chief Officer Technology Management Daniel Passeri, and Program Director & GM, Clinical Genomics Richard Lussier
Edison Liu CEO / President
Founded in 1929, The Jackson Laboratory is a world leader in complex genetics and genomics research. As President, I am... read more
Daniel Passeri Chief Officer Technology Management
Daniel Passeri serves as the Chief Officer Technology Management for The Jackson Laboratory. Daniel started at The... read more
Richard Lussier Program Director & GM, Clinical Genomics
Richard Lussier serves as the Program Director & GM, Clinical Genomics for The Jackson Laboratory. Richard started at... read more
Carol Bult Cancer Center Deputy Director
Carol Bult serves as the Cancer Center Deputy Director for The Jackson Laboratory. Carol started at The Jackson... read more
Charles Lee Scientific Director and Professor
Charles Lee serves as the Scientific Director and Professor for The Jackson Laboratory. Charles started at The Jackson... read more
Joseph Ferraro Director Direct Response Fundraising and Social Outreach
Joseph Ferraro serves as the Director Direct Response Fundraising and Social Outreach for The Jackson Laboratory. Joseph... read more
Madeleine Braun Chief Information Officer
Madeleine Braun serves as the Chief Information Officer for The Jackson Laboratory. Madeleine started at The Jackson... read more
Doug Abbott Chief Financial Officer
Doug Abbott serves as the Chief Financial Officer for The Jackson Laboratory. Doug started at The Jackson Laboratory in... read more
The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) Salaries
How much does The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) pay?
How much do people at The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) is $111,856, or $53 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $117,105, or $56 per hour.
At The Jackson Laboratory (JAX), the highest paid job is a Corporate Counsel at $179,332 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $46,634 annually. Average The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) salaries by department include: Product at $132,220, Finance at $86,771, Sales at $127,989, and Operations at $86,133. Half of The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) salaries are above $117,105.
15 employees at The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) rank their Compensation in the Top 50% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 49 ratings) while 14 employees at The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 25% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 17 ratings).
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| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $68k | $68k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $90k | $90k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $117k | $117k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $163k | $163k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $227k | $227k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $245k | $245k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $287k | $287k | 100th Percentile |
$111,856*
Average Compensation
$117,105*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at The Jackson Laboratory (JAX)
Diverse employees at The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) score the company 63/100 across various culture categories, placing The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) in the Bottom 35% of companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) across various culture dimensions.
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The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Gym Membership / Reimbursement
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
- Paid Holidays
Financial Benefits
- 401K / Retirement Plan
- Performance Bonus
The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) PTO
The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year. The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $2500+ cash value per month.
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H1B Visa
In 2019, The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) applied for 36 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 92% were approved, 6% certified-withdrawn, and 3% withdrawn.
An in-depth look at ‘Certified-withdrawn’ H1B applications at The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) unveil that one approved work permit application was withdrawn before the employee’s start date, and 2 were withdrawn by The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) after the employee’s start date.
Work Permit Application Outcome
The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) has a total of 1900 employees
36
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 92% Granted (33 out of 36)
- 0% Denied ( out of 36)
- 3% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection (1 out of 36)
- 6% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer (2 out of 36)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
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Frequently Asked Questions regarding The Jackson Laboratory (JAX)
What is The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) address?
The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) location is at 600 Main Street
Who is the CEO of The Jackson Laboratory (JAX)?
The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) CEO is Edison Liu, their score by employees is 66
What is The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) eNPS?
The eNPS for The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) is -19
What is the salary for Corporate Counsel in The Jackson Laboratory (JAX)?
Corporate Counsel average salary in the US is 179k
What are the salaries in the Customer Support in The Jackson Laboratory (JAX)?
The average salaries for Customer Support in The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) is 64k
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