Very Prejudiced against minorities and the LBGTQ Community. Safety department is a joke. Not a good company. - Chemist Cabot Employee Review

1.0
Dec 2, 2021
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The company benefits are decent.

Cons

In my opinion several people in management of this company go back to the early days when discrimination against minorities and the gay community was OK. It feels like these ideals are still in place in many areas within the company, especially with some people in mid and upper management/department head positions, as well as other employees, who feel that management's views make it ok. The safety department will spend a year or more on a campaign to get rid of mercury thermometers or sharp objects in drawers, while taking major risks with people's health in terms of chemical exposure, etc., if it will cost to much money. Still the type of company your Dad could have worked for in the 60's or 70's.

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5.0
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Pros

Good team, great benefits, great work life balance.

Cons

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2.0
Jun 11, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Some good people and good location around Boston area.

Cons

Cabot did not feel like an employee-focused company during my time there. I observed multiple layoffs, including employees who had been hired only a few months earlier. The work environment was often very stressful, with heavy workloads and frequent organizational changes. Communication across different management layers was sometimes inconsistent, leading to mixed messages and unclear priorities. Before accepting a position, I would encourage candidates to carefully evaluate the role, team, and long-term stability of the organization. Significant changes can occur quickly, and it's important to understand the potential impact on work-life balance and career plans.

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