Working at Tracer Technologies in Somerville, MA: 2 Employee Job Reviews by Real Employee working in Somerville, MA Area

"Since it's founding in 1970, Tracer has been active in research and development programs in electrochemistry. Tracer has been involved in a number of programs with leading private companies, (Exxon, Gould, United Technologies, etc. and federal agencies, US Army, US Navy, DOE, NSF, NASA, etc. Identify methods to improve the performance of electrochemical system."

"I was dedicated and then pushed out because I was making too much money"

What do you like about working at Tracer Technologies?

"At the begining of my carrer I liked the family atmosphere at the company but things changed as the company grew."

What don't you like about working at Tracer Technologies?

"As the company grew the atmosphere changed. It became more about the profit than how the employees were treated. They laid off some of the most dedicated workers because they were making good money that they have earned through biyearly raises throughout their careers and then were replaced by new employees with no experience at practicaly minimum wage."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"The midlevel managers were always micromanaged and were Lisnten to midlevel mangement they were seldomly given a chance to run things the way that was the best for the company. It had to be the upper level managements way. It was an if you don't like it get a new job type of attitude."