A place to get great experience but there isn't any career advancement. - Biologist ATCC Employee Review

2.0
May 17, 2010
Recommend
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Pros

ATCC has a very laid-back work environment. There are excellent benefits and you definitely don't have to worry about job security here. The company has a great reputation (from what I've heard from people in the outside world). I've met some great people here and overall most are great to work with(not including supervisory/manager positions).

Cons

Due to the company restructuring, it is nearly impossible to get a promotion. There is no room for career advancement at all. Favortism runs rampant here within certain departments which really effects the morale of the employees. The people here who work really hard are often overlooked and expected to clean up the messes of the employees who could care less about having their job. Higher level education (not including a doctorate degree) doesn't mean much here. Having a M.S. here doesn't affect starting salaries, it only counts as a couple of years of experience when trying to get a promotion.

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Pros

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Cons

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3.0
May 25, 2026
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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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