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CARO ANALYTICAL SERVICES

The labs are in a constant state of absolute, filthy chaos. There's virtually no workspace due to ever-growing clutter.

Poor training, impossible workload, unpaid OT (for TLs) and you cannot avoid it unless you dare to fall behind.

Extremely weak support. TLs will be blamed for their staff's mistakes (and they do make a lot of mistakes because they are constantly riddled with impossible deadlines and work)

Very questionable training materials and many staff trained by memory of other staff instead of proper training.

Documents piled in skyscrapers on empty desks with no one available to do anything about them. Samples, documents and equipment going missing all the time. 

Management is Terrified of "overstaffing" and "labour costs" so they run a lean, sinking ship. They prey on recent graduates who are easy to finesse into low pay and overwork.

Absent upper management who have a funny delusion that their staff are "Charismatic Scientists" who are happy to be there. Easy to paint that picture when you stay cooped up in your spacious office and never visit the chaotic, dumpster-fire reality below. 

I had the pleasure of working with Caro Analytical Services, and I can confidently say it was a fantastic experience. The company maintains a strong focus on delivering high-quality results in a timely manner, with a commitment to precision and customer satisfaction.
The work environment is collaborative, and management truly cares about their employees' professional growth and well-being. The team is knowledgeable, approachable, and always willing to lend a helping hand when needed. The training provided was comprehensive, ensuring that employees feel prepared and supported in their roles.
What stands out the most is their dedication to maintaining high standards and ethical practices in all aspects of the business. If you're looking for a company that values integrity, teamwork, and continuous improvement, I highly recommend Caro Analytical Services.

CARO is a great place, people at CARO really love what they do and very passionate about it. The reason I am writing this review because I saw some negative reviews and I sincerely feel they are not fair. Every place has its challenges, this is normal! Nothing is perfect. In CARO, although there are times where I was stressed, I didn't mind it because everyone is trying very hard to do their best and make things better and easier. The payment is not the best, but really it is not bad at all! I also witnessed how the senior management are always trying so hard to improve the payment as much as they can. In general, CARO is an amazing place to work.

The amount of work you do does not reflect the pay you get. It's incredibly stressful. Many employees quit after 1 year of working since its not worth the time when the pay is low. Management does not listen to you even if they say they do. Breaking promises which cause employees to quit and work somewhere else. Very difficult to internally transfer to other departments even if you have been working for years. No opportunity for growth whatsoever 

Not a bad stepping stone, but the pay is insulting.
It could take up to 8 months to gain benefits eligibility.
Raises are small and infrequent.
Workplace atmosphere can be uncomfortable.
The work itself is okay, although the samples are often unpleasant.
Post secondary science education should absolutely be a requirement.
Lots of odd jobs during lulls.

As a receptionist at CARO, the days were hectic at best. 
I loved my colleagues, but management really wasn’t able to provide us with the support that was required. 
Growth at this company is nonexistent for the position I had (wage and role).

Nice and easy going people to work with. 
Some days can be very busy and chaotic, and you will be expected to work overtime almost every day. 
Bachelor's degree is required for this job, but you will get paid the same as a 15 year old working at McDonalds, with very little room for advancement.

Great place to gain some experience as a recent graduate but the work is repetitive and there are not too many opportunities to advance. Also the pay is very low and not worth the stress you are under. It can also get a bit chaotic at times since it's not a well-organized workplace. But all the people i worked with were super nice!

I don’t Recommend this work place to anyone.
Two managers left in less than a year because of the high stress. Upper manager doesn’t care about the employees and schedules. Career coaching plan is a joke. Work place is mess and smelly. Smell comes form the dead animals flesh in the refrigerators and there is no spot to keep them.


Fast-paced, high work load, stressful environment, pay is so-so, little assistance from upper management when issues are brought forth, expectations are often unrealistic for production rates, staffing level is too low for the current growth rate.

Top Job Titles	Average salary
Laboratory technician 3 salaries reported	$21.00 per hour
Laboratory analyst 4 salaries reported	$50,500 per year
Environmental scientist 2 salaries reported	$52,500 per year
Customer service representative 5 salaries reported	$19.40 per hour
Receptionist/administrative assistant 4 salaries reported	$20.50 per hour

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