laboratory technician

stocker

entry level laboratory technician

accounting manager

expeditor

STgenetics

My experience at this company was significantly impacted by poor management practices and an ineffective leadership approach from my direct supervisor. The management style was highly controlling and insecure, with little respect for employee autonomy, initiative, or professional expertise. This actively discouraged growth, collaboration, and independent thinking.
Decisions were frequently driven by personal bias rather than objective criteria or informed judgment. Feedback and alternative viewpoints were routinely dismissed, reflecting limited leadership capability and a lack of understanding of effective team management. Communication was often unclear, inconsistent, and reactive, leaving employees uncertain about expectations and priorities.
Compensation was low compared to industry standards and did not reflect the level of responsibility required. Overtime was generally unavailable, even when workloads increased, placing additional strain on employees without fair compensation.
The company regularly hired individuals with specialized skills and professional training, yet those qualifications were largely ignored. In practice, skilled employees were often reassigned to basic or custodial tasks unrelated to their roles, demonstrating a clear underutilization of talent and poor workforce planning.
An excessive reliance on security cameras as a management tool reinforced a culture of surveillance rather than trust. This approach created unnecessary pressure, increased stress, and further damaged employee morale.
Overall, the work environment was tense, restrictive, and demoralizing. Low morale and high turnover were consistent outcomes of a leadership and organizational culture that prioritized control and cost-cutting over competence, fairness, and professional respect.

A typical day at work:  Prepare different types of media and run samples through sorters; analyze and record the data to determine which chemicals interact best with the samples; and improve processes through selection for the highest longevity and viability.  Other duties included laboratory maintenance and re-supply, and assisting with farm animal surgical procedures and reproduction. 

With my position at Sexing Technologies I learned about project management, laboratory procedures, different surgical procedures, chemical interactions, and analytical equipment.

The management for this company is decentralized, placing of trust and responsibility in their employees.  This enabled us to work independently with little supervision and built a strong sense of teamwork and loyalty within the company. The employees who work for Sexing Technologies generally enjoy their work and they work well together as a team to meet the company’s goals. 

The most challenging part of my job with Sexing Technologies was to meet stringent timelines while conducting research projects. My team was highly successful but we always put pressure on ourselves to meet or exceed the company’s expectations.  The most enjoyable part of my job was when we’d meet or achieve our goals, and I also enjoyed being part of a team that was paving the way for the company’s future business interests.

This is a global company that still tries to operate like a small family farm. Nearly every support department is understaffed, and most employees (outside of managers) are underpaid.

The attitude of the corporate leadership is essentially "you're lucky to be here; just be glad you have a job." Most C-level leaders are people who are close to retirement and are hiding-out at this company drawing a paycheck until that time comes. No intent or desire to improve the company, and a complete disconnect from their employees. There are some really great people here in mid-level positions that want to see the company improve, but they get absolutely no support from upper management.

HR Managers are probably the worst part of this place. The Generalists that run HR are great to work with, but the HR leaders are extremely dishonest. If you accept a job here, get a detailed transcript of everything they promise you, otherwise you'll be seriously disappointed. What's worse, they will acknowledge that they lied to you and simply brush it off.

Conclusion: If you can't find a job anywhere else, or if you're looking for a place to hide with a survivable income, this is it. However, if you want a salary that matches your qualifications, growth opportunities, or leadership that cares about the future of the company, apply elsewhere. 

Long hours, especially when assigned to Calf Care duties. The level of organization or communication between management could've been better. I was assigned two different managers and was often told two different things between the two of them, which was extremely frustrating. Time, labor and resources can be stretched thin at times. The facilities, barns and equipment were very nice, when well maintained. Being proficient and fast paced at your job, usually meant you were assigned more tasks to complete or help with, without more compensation or recognition. You will go farther within this company if you have an agricultural background or degree, but the pay for most positions, doesn't justify staying long term. Knowing someone within the company, and being extra social with management, will get you farther than dedication to the job or a good job performance will.

a typical day:  normally twice bull change each day which made people exaused. 
i learned how to operate cell sorters which might be not beneficial enough to your next job seeking which means experience gained from this job is not useful enough in common labs. 
actually, this so- called lab is just like a production line.  the workers are called lab technicians while they are just production workers .they  do have QC technicians that could be real lab technicians while we were not.
people hate each other here. if you like to have happy work day, don't come. 
the management only come to talk with you when you make mistakes.
the hardest part of the job is that you could never avoid making mistakes though you pay a lot lot lot lot of attentions to every detail 
the most enjoyable part of the job is when i  finally finishe the task for the day and ready to go home


I was there and present when a member of management apologized to a co worker because there lab staff was lazy and they would have to pick up the slack... If your decent you will be giving more and more responsibility, trained to do more things and then expected to do more but of course with no more pay, meanwhile. Those who just skate by and can barely perform there one function will be left alone. There are people who clock on in the parking lot and then sit out there for 10 mins before coming in or by there own admittance. "I have only called off 16 days this year" that's not a joke. I've never had a job allow over 6 a year let alone that many.. and there still a lot more year left... which means if you come to work daily. You have to make up for them not feeling like coming in. Not great if you take pride in your work. If you don't care, they don't either and this is a fantastic place for you .

What is the best part of working at the company?
Working in the Media department is a great position.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Making a mistake and losing thousands of dollars for the company due to the mistake! And also not good communication from upper management when things change.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
The work environment can be loud at times depending on your co-workers because if they are loud you can hear them clearly in the lab. The culture is ok.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
If on the sorting machines it’s definitely a full day watching and adjusting them. Sometimes the machines can be very annoying when they start beeping all day. That is VERY frustrating!

The job wasn't always consistent. At one point, hours began fluctuating which meant the shifts were constantly changing  (removal of shifts, different hours, longer days). Sometimes there was little to no work so you would be sent home or have to find something to clean or prepare (usually the latter because they would rather pay for you to do nothing than be forced to send you home). Management didn't like taking responsibility for their actions even if they were the ones to mess up. Management staff just kind of sucked overall. No true HR department so they won't help. 

Also, I hope you know spanish or portuguese because a majority of the employees (including management) do so you will hear it a lot everyday...

...Sure makes the job interesting when you don't always know what is going on!

Horrendous atmosphere, its always great at first but once you have a illness that takes you away from this "God send" of a job. You All of sudden are no longer part of the cliché of management. Management places people that have no business being in positions of management and have no expirence in delegating to employees about the mountain of daily tasks that need to be done. Machines are changing to make human interactions obsolete.  Pay is funny you get minimal cent raises and people across the board are paid differently someone new can come in and already be making more than someone that's been there 3 plus years. Vacation times are a joke they purposely send you I the negative to hold over you head that they can take your check if you lose the position or resign. 

A typical day is usually fast pace. You learn quickly and the quicker you can keep pace with everyone else the better.  There is no if any advancement within this company.  Once in the position you start with you are most likely going to stay in that position for 10+ years or until someone leaves.  The location where I worked was very open to many different cultures however there were still a lot of miss communication with both employees and management.  And management does not care about communicating with it's employees.  So my advice is to speak with your shift lead because they'er the only ones who management will listen to.

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