Below market pay, not competitive in terms of additional compensation benefits (e.g. bonuses); historical lack of transparency in hiring, salary ranges, etc, but that is improving
Ability to pick up any projects you want or even start your own. Everyone is helpful and willing to meet and share ideas. This place is the definition of good work culture.
Cons
Not a lot of oversight on day to day operations or even week to week. You must be a self starter and very driven research tech.
Good benefits for child planning and parental leaves
Really thoughtful PIs that actually care about you as a person
Retirement contributions
High flexibility depending on your position
Cons
High workload
Grant dependent work
Few bad apple PIs that impact the culture