Question 1

Is LifeLabs a good company to work for?

Accepted Answer

LifeLabs has an overall rating of 3.5 out of 5, based on over 845 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has increased by 4% over the last 12 months. 48% of employees would recommend working at LifeLabs to a friend and 35% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about LifeLabs have been left by employees working as Phlebotomist, Mobile Lab Assistant and Collection Assistant.

Question 2

Does LifeLabs pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, LifeLabs employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at LifeLabs. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

Question 3

How satisfied are employees working at LifeLabs?

Accepted Answer

48% of LifeLabs employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated LifeLabs 3.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.3 for culture and values and 2.9 for career opportunities.

Question 4

What are the top reviewed jobs at LifeLabs?

Accepted Answer

Lab Technician (41), Medical Laboratory Technician (40), Lab Assistant (32), Medical Laboratory Assistant (28), Medical Lab Assistant (22), Lab Patient Technician (15), Medical Laboratory Technologist (15), Laboratory Technician (14), Manager (13), Collection Assistant (11), Director (11), Lab Technical Assistant (11), Medical Laboratory Technologists (MLT) (11), Phlebotomist (11), Medical Technologist (10)

Question 5

What are the pros of working at LifeLabs according to real employee reviews?

Accepted Answer

"People are great and very collaborative." ((in 50 reviews)); "Good benefit and retirement package" ((in 35 reviews)); "Lots of great coworkers" ((in 30 reviews)); "Good Work Environment" ((in 22 reviews)); "Work life balance is good" ((in 19 reviews))

Question 6

What are the cons of working at LifeLabs according to real employee reviews?

Accepted Answer

"low pay compared to market" ((in 46 reviews)); "Low salary compares to cost of living" ((in 18 reviews)); "long hours and sometimes you have to work on weekends." ((in 18 reviews)); "Last min call ins unable to have a life outside of work and get bullied constantly in every location under this supervisor" ((in 14 reviews)); "There is not only stress from poor management and leadership within the company, but also stress from constantly dealing with entitled and uncooperative "customers" that staff are expected to still serve." ((in 12 reviews))

Question 7

What are employees saying about LifeLabs layoffs in 2026?

Accepted Answer

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about LifeLabs layoffs and their outlook for job security at LifeLabs in 2026.

Question 8

What LifeLabs locations have received the highest employee ratings?

Accepted Answer

Sudbury, Victoria, Surrey, Hamilton

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