Does ATCC pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, ATCC employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at ATCC. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at ATCC?

55% of ATCC employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated ATCC 3.4 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.5 for culture and values and 3.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at ATCC?

Biologist (35) , Senior Biologist (21) , Associate Biologist (13) , Manager (7) , Associate Repository Technician (4) , Customer Service Representative (4) , Director (4) , Project Coordinator (4) , Repository Technician (4) , Program Manager (3) , Scientist (3) , Senior Scientist (3) , Technician (3) , Anonymous (2) , Associate Operations Technician (2)

What are the pros of working at ATCC according to real employee reviews?

"I worked with some really great people at ATCC (both management and front line team members)." ((in 25 reviews)); "good benefits" ((in 25 reviews)); "back work environment." ((in 9 reviews)); "flexible hours and laid back work environment" ((in 8 reviews)); "hr working days; nice employees" ((in 5 reviews))

What are the cons of working at ATCC according to real employee reviews?

"Poor management" ((in 17 reviews)); "The salaries are low for the area because they have the monopoly on the biotech business in the northern Virginia area." ((in 14 reviews)); "Arrogant and incompetent leadership." ((in 7 reviews)); "low pay, even lower morale." ((in 7 reviews)); "Training is poor." ((in 6 reviews))

What are employees saying about ATCC layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about ATCC layoffs and their outlook for job security at ATCC in 2026.

What are the top reviewed ATCC locations?

Manassas , Gaithersburg , Frederick , Washington , Nutley , Ruckersville , Bristow , Centreville , Germantown , Rockville

ATCC reviews

3.2

55% would recommend to a friend

(264 total reviews)

Ruth Cheng

61% approve of CEO

71% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.1

Diversity & inclusion

3.6

Compensation and benefits

3.5

Culture & values

3.4

Work/Life balance

3.1

Career opportunities

2.9

Senior management

ATCC has an employee rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars, based on 264 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The ATCC employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology industry (3.5 stars).

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Reviews by job title

264 reviews

4.0

Jul 30, 2025

Good Place

Associate biologist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good work life balance, pay is generous, some supervisors and coworkers are very kind. Not very competitive.

Cons

Administrative staff and some safety department are not science knowledgeable so there is a strong disconnect between those making the rules and those who have to follow them while still performing evidence based science.

5.0

May 29, 2025

Collaborative science-driven culture with room for operational growth

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

1. The Germantown team is composed of highly collaborative scientists and technicians. 2. Employees are encouraged to take initiatives. 3. Managers are generally receptive to feedback and open to process improvements.

Cons

As Germantown is a smaller site, occasional delays can occur when support functions are centralized elsewhere—but efforts are ongoing to streamline this.

ATCC Response

1y

Thank you for your thoughtful review and for highlighting the strengths of our Germantown team. We’re proud to hear that the collaborative, science-driven culture is resonating with you and that initiative and feedback are encouraged. We also appreciate your note on operational support—streamlining cross-site collaboration remains a priority as we continue to grow. Your insights help us improve, and we’re grateful for your contributions.

5.0

Mar 13, 2025

Great place to have a career

Desktop support specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

-Company promotes from within -Highly competent IT department -Great colleagues and a positive and enjoyable work environment -Leadership is approachable and fosters growth and success -Comfortable spacious workspaces -Excellent benefits and generous PTO -Employees are appreciated -Professional development opportunities -Free gourmet coffee/tea/mocha, etc. bar -In-Wall Bottle Filling Stations

Cons

-Government contractor affected by the current administration

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