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?

"good benefits" ((in 34 reviews)); "I worked with some really great people at ATCC (both management and front line team members)." ((in 23 reviews)); "back work environment." ((in 8 reviews)); "flexible hours and laid back work environment" ((in 7 reviews)); "hr working days; nice employees" ((in 6 reviews))

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

"Poor management" ((in 19 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)); "There is virtually no investment in novel technologies at this company due to the "change is bad" culture, for example they are just now starting to do Next Gen Sequencing when this has been available since the mid 2000's." ((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

The most dysfunctional, diseased management I have ever worked with. If you have any other option, go elsewhere. - Anonymous employee ATCC Employee Review

1.0

Feb 13, 2015

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Great group of people at the individual contributor level. Amazing credentials and accomplishments. Good for work/life balance. Out of the city, so commute is acceptable, with little traffic.

Cons

The dictator style of authority, from the President down, leads to an environment of fear and mistrust. Senior management back-stab each other for Presidential approval and recognition. Lots of juvenile politics, that harm the company's mission and most valued employees. No ability for career advancement, as management prefer to hold their cards close for their own sake, instead of supporting and/or promoting their own employees.

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5.0

May 28, 2026

Associate biologist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great work environment and managment

Cons

small company so get to know everyone in the building

3.0

May 25, 2026

Senior biologist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

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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