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      Do Not Work Here - Licensing Specialist ATCC Employee Review

      1.0
      Aug 25, 2025
      Licensing specialist
      Recommend
      CEO approval
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      Pros

      Lots of lazy / terrified people so if you are a hard worker you will probably rise to the top relatively quickly. Management is scared stiff of new ideas so if you stay in your lane and do nothing extra you will probably get along just fine -- you may even get promoted!

      Cons

      Management lies constantly about opportunities and regularly denies standard trainings and events to qualified staff. Turnover is FAST. Average working time here is about 6 months. Managers are terrified of their staff and ill equipped to handle motivated individuals. Scapegoats are common. HR has been sued multiple times and regularly loses due to poor business practice. Very poor negotiators all around. Older supervisors cannot let go of power and usually make it onto the cushy board, perpetuating bad practice. HR is VERY nasty and regularly stalks people online, even after they've left.

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      ATCC Response
      9mo
      Thank you for sharing your opinion. We take all concerns seriously and follow rigorous protocols to ensure fair treatment and compliance with employment laws. While we respect the right of individuals to express their views, we must clarify that the claims made in this review are factually inaccurate and do not reflect the values, practices, or standards upheld at ATCC.

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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
      1w
      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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