Avoid this place at all costs. I worked here for 3.5 years. - Anonymous ATCC Employee Review

1.0
Sep 17, 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

You might get lucky and work for a manager that cares about you and your personal development

Cons

First and foremost, you will not get a competitive salary here. You will be paid around 20% lower than the industry standard for your position. We use to get 5 hours of sick leave every pay period but now its 1.5. We were told that by lowering your sick leave hours to 1.5 every pay period that we would be line with the rest of the industry. I have no idea where they got this number from but I hope you don't plan on getting sick. This company does not value their employees at all. There is no push for professional development. Managers will push you to work above your position yet you won't see a promotion unless someone above you leaves the company. There is a huge disconnect between executive leadership/HR and lab personnel. We were frequently told not to go to HR with our problems. Your manager is your go to person for everything, so if you have problems with your manager there is no one to go to. I've known people that have left the company because of anxiety problems induced by their manager. They will cram as many people as they can into a lab space. I was put into a hallway that resembled a call center mixed with a detention facility. I used to think the conditions at ATCC were the industry norm but they're not. There are better opportunities out there. Please know your worth and don't work for a company like ATCC. Also, please be aware of fake reviews! If a review looks too good to be true its obviously fake. During your interview, HR will try to tell you not to look at Glassdoor for reviews as it is all disgruntled former employees. Don't listen to them, look at the red flags.

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Pros

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Cons

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3.0
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Pros

- Benefits are pretty good -People I directly work with in the labs are good at their jobs - Manassas Campus has a convenient grab and go food area which helps out when I forget to pack a lunch / don't have time to go out and grab something -Closed between Christmas and New Years

Cons

- Needs better coverage for mental health care - It seems like a lot of money goes towards administrative areas, while the lab wings are pretty cramped. It badly needs an extension with additional lab spaces. - Company recently changed from biweekly paychecks to weekly paychecks, which limits the ability to flex time, and being salaried, overtime is not compensated. -Can be very difficult to climb the ladder. Admin staff seem to be promoted more easily than lab staff. - Large reliance on paper records - Management tends to rush implementation of new systems before they're ready - Even with this being a non-profit, C-suite management makes multi-hundred-thousand-dollar salaries, and the old CEO was making over $2M in 2024 while not contributing much. It's hard to believe they're in touch with the common employee - Dragged their heels on implementing parental leave until forced to by law. HR loves to emphasize the small things they implement. -No leave sharing program

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ATCC Response
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Thank you for sharing your feedback and for recognizing our benefits, dedicated colleagues, campus amenities, and year-end holiday shutdown. At ATCC, we are committed to supporting employee well-being through a comprehensive benefits program that includes medical, dental, vision, retirement, wellness resources, paid parental leave, and confidential wellness and mental health support services available at no cost to employees. We have also continued to enhance our benefits offerings to better support employees and their families. We are especially grateful for the talented and mission-driven employees who choose to bring their expertise to ATCC, a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing science and public health. We appreciate all feedback and remain committed to continuously improving the employee experience and workplace culture.
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