Pros
I worked at Xeno for about 1 year. I enjoyed my time there, I worked in the chemistry department. I know there are lots of reviews for animal lab techs, and they seemed unhappy and were worked harder than I was. I was by myself most of the day which I liked, just mixed up formulations and revised papers for the program directors. Hours were good, worked 6 am to 2 pm most days. Rarely weekends. Would have worked here longer, but I left to go to medical school. Decent benefits. Positive work environment (for me). Great co-workers.
Cons
-Not great at giving direction, had no clue who my direct boss was for months -Senior boss was negative, I avoided him like the plague, thankfully I didn't run into him often -My interview was horrendous, the senior boss (see above comment) interviewed me. If I wasn't desperate, I never would have taken the job based off his demeanor during the interview. The senior boss told me I "wasn't that bright". Direct quote. My reaction was I laughed and asked him why we were still having the interview then. He gave me the job right then. I know he was just messing with me, but it was very unprofessional. I left this job to go to medical school. I'm bright lol. -No way to move up, as other reviewers have stated, but it is a decent entry level job right out of college -they know employees are going to leave, and thus treat them as expendable. Kind of a vicious cycle.