They own you - Laboratory Technician Lubrizol Employee Review

2.0
23 July 2022
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Good pay and good benefits. Friendly and decent coworkers overall.

Cons

--Culture of commodity. Decisions were made that changed where, when and who I worked with without including me in the process. The best I got was "I hope you'll be OK with this" after the fact. --Very poor training. --Can be an OK job if you are willing to "sell your soul" for the 8-10 hours you're at work. Your personhood will completely disappear and be swallowed up by the overwhelming corporate culture while you are on the clock.

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Pros

Real projects, generous pay/housing stipend and travel reimbursement, growth focused approach, great networking

Cons

Tough hours for certain positions

3.0
20 May 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Even with current political tensions, LZ is still allowing cultural programs which support diversity and inclusion throughout the organization. Working in a lab setting and having supportive management that understand work life balance is beneficial as long as the work is getting done. Supportive of using company time to volunteer in community investment. Most employees are supportive and willing to help each out.

Cons

No opportunity for advancement. Low yearly pay increases, with too much focus on pushing individuals to do more as “personal development”. Health benefit package is limited and costly, vacation promised isn’t always given, too many middle and upper management, with continued turnover before you even know who they are and what they do. Most scientist and engineers have no other working experience besides education and lack experience, which prevents opportunities for innovation. Co-ops have better opportunities than long term full time employees.

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