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Do workers at BioReference Laboratories get paid breaks?

Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks.
67% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and January 2026.

Does BioReference Laboratories pay people when they’re sick?

Yes. Most people get paid when they’re sick.
79% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.

At BioReference Laboratories, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Sick days and vacation days are separate paid time off.
67% of people say they don’t have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and April 2026.

Is the health insurance from BioReference Laboratories affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
75% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and May 2026.

Do people get paid time off at BioReference Laboratories?

Most people get paid time off work.
93% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and May 2026.

How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
  • 60% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
  • 40% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
  • 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
  • 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and December 2025.

Do workers at BioReference Laboratories worry about hours?

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
71% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.

Do BioReference Laboratories workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
46% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and January 2026.

How easy is it for BioReference Laboratories workers to change shifts?

Some people find it hard to change shifts.
40% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.

How easy is it to get time off at BioReference Laboratories?

Some people find it hard to get time off.
43% of people report it’s hard to get time off.
Based on data from 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.

Do BioReference Laboratories managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
87% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.

Do jobs at BioReference Laboratories spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
21% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at BioReference Laboratories?

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
68% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 25 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.

Is working at BioReference Laboratories good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Only some parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
55% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and April 2026.

Do people at BioReference Laboratories feel treated with respect by their managers?

Some people don’t feel treated with respect by their managers.
35% of people say they’re not treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Do people at BioReference Laboratories get to take their breaks without interruption?

Most people get breaks without interruption.
84% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.

Is it stressful to work at BioReference Laboratories?

Some people feel stressed out here.
65% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 26 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Do people at BioReference Laboratories enjoy their jobs?

Most people enjoy their job.
70% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Do people at BioReference Laboratories recommend working with their team?

Only some people recommend working with their team.
65% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 26 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at BioReference Laboratories?

Most people got enough training when they started.
69% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 26 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Do people get support to advance at BioReference Laboratories?

Most people aren’t given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 76% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 25 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Do people think BioReference Laboratories’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
96% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how BioReference Laboratories is doing?

Most people don’t feel well informed about how the company is doing.
71% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

What other companies are hiring for Molecular Technologist jobs?

Next Generation Sequencing Lab Manager, GeneDx

GeneDx, Inc

Gaithersburg, MD • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 10 days ago


GeneDx rating

9.3

Company rating: 9.3 out of 10

Based on 5 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

4th of 120 rated laboratories


Job description

Company Description
GeneDx,a division of BioReference Laboratories, is a rapidly-growing, diverse clinical laboratory in Gaithersburg, MD that provides molecular diagnosis for genetic disorders.
GeneDx is recruiting for a full-time Next Generation Sequencing Laboratory
Manager.
Job Description
Next Generation Sequencing Laboratory Manager
GeneDx, Inc
Gaithersburg MD
GeneDx is recruiting for a full-time Next Generation Sequencing Laboratory
Manager.
Manages the
administration of the daily operations of the NextGen Sequencing Lab that
conducts the testing of clinical DNA specimens for the purpose of diagnostic
genetic disease, using manual and automated methods in a team environment, and following established policies and procedures, in a professional manner.
Responsibilities
  1. Manages
    a group of testing personnel following established standard operating
    procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analysis, reporting of
    results to team leads, supervisors, and record-keeping.
  2. Ensures
    that all group members adhere to quality control policies and documents all
    quality control activities, instruments and procedural calibrations, reagent
    preparation and testing, and instrument maintenance performed.
  3. Identifies
    problems that may adversely affect test performance, takes authorized
    corrective action, and notifies key individuals.
  4. Oversees
    implementation of new protocols and QA/QC criteria and detects when test
    performance is not within acceptable levels.
    Documents all corrective action.
  5. Maintains
    efficient lab operations and improves lab workflow and also contributes to
    reviewing and updating technical SOPs
  6. Always
    be able to document that proficiency testing is performed in the same manner as
    patient testing.
  7. Meets
    or exceeds target workload with high accuracy and attention to detail.

Qualifications
Education and Experience
Bachelor of Science degree in medical technology, chemistry, biology,
or related life science, and meets CLIA and New York State personnel standards
criteria, plus 5 years relevant work experience in molecular technology or
comparable skills and knowledge; or, Master of Science degree in a related
field, plus 2-3 years relevant experience; or, credentialed as a Molecular
Genetics technologist.
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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