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Underpaid and Micromanaged... - Anonymous employee ATCC Employee Review

2.0

Mar 28, 2014

Anonymous employee

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Pros

I loved my co-workers. They were some of the most friendly co-workers I have ever had. Also, the hours and flexibility of schedule was nice.

Cons

The salaries are low for the area because they have the monopoly on the biotech business in the northern Virginia area. Also, you feel like you are constantly being watched. I do not appreciate being micromanaged being a salaried employee. As long as you produce excellent work in a timely manner, it should not matter that you take an extra ten minutes at lunch.

3.0

May 25, 2026

Senior biologist

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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

ATCC Response

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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