EMSL Analytical reviews

2.6

31% would recommend to a friend

(538 total reviews)

Dr. Peter Frasca

54% approve of CEO

25% positive business outlook

EMSL Analytical has an employee rating of 2.6 out of 5 stars, based on 538 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The EMSL Analytical employee rating is 30% below average for employers within the Management & Consulting industry (3.7 stars).

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1.0
Mar 27, 2014

Do not apply or take any jobs here!

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Pros

The people you meet all want to leave. The only fun part was bad mouthing EMSL on EMSL property to get your day to move faster.

Cons

Extremely cheap and does not care about their employees. Management does not know how to properly run an establishment. About 90% of employees are extremely dissatisfied and are currently searching around for other opportunities. Do not expect a bonus here! All you get is $25 gift card on Xmas, which was only good to fill up only half my gas tank. Amazing right? Only take this job if you are extremely desperate. If you're not extremely desperate, move along and look elsewhere.

1.0
Feb 7, 2014

Very very lean company

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Pros

The owner is very smart.

Cons

This company is successful because of its business model, but it is because of its business model so many employees are dissatisfied. Management is almost robotic in their responses for approving expenses and spending money. They purchase a lot of their equipment and furniture at auctions from other labs who went out of business. They get everything for pennies on the dollar. They brag about it. They claim they use the savings to invest it back into company and expand operations. But that is where it will stay. They treat the employees the same way. You will not see that come back in the form of bonuses or raises. There is no guarantee raises are given and if you get one its only 2% at the most. Their 401k is only a company contribution NOT a company match, which is barely anything at all. Its a joke. The company contribution towards health is only $154 no matter what type of plan you enroll in. You have to cover all of the rest. It is very expensive. Bad weather? Take a sick day or come in. They do not close. They will do anything to not pay you for time off without work. Reminders constantly about how to save money. Turn off your lights. Scale back on utilities. Stay billable at all times. No overtime (but get your work done anyway) They do not spend any money they don't absolutely have to. There is just a vibe that cutbacks are necessary. Perhaps they really can't afford it. Perhaps its the difference of staying in business and going out of business. Doesn't benefit employees other than a basic paycheck. Maybe thats all one wants anyway.

1.0
Nov 7, 2013

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Pros

they suck and suck some more

Cons

every bad thing you read previously is true

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