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Lawrence Berkeley Lab

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Lawrence Berkeley Lab is an excellent place to work. - Postdoctoral Fellow Lawrence Berkeley Lab Employee Review

4.0
Mar 30, 2015
Recommend
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Pros

As an academic environment, there are many different types of jobs and labs at LBNL, the quality of your experience will depend on who you are working with directly. Management and oversight is usually excellent. Worker safety is at the height of LBNL's interests,

Cons

Sometime bureaucracy gets in the way, but for the most part LBNL is run very well. Tedious purchasing and travel reimbursement systems have improved over the last few years.

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5.0
Jun 22, 2026
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Pros

Very scientific environment and collaborative

Cons

sometimes things move slow than expected

5.0
Jun 21, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Opportunity to work on impactful scientific and engineering projects that support research and innovation. Exposure to multidisciplinary teams, including engineers, scientists, technicians, and project managers. Strong focus on safety, quality, and technical excellence. Good work-life balance and professional development opportunities. Ability to contribute to long-term projects with significant national and scientific importance.

Cons

Large organizations can have multiple layers of review and approval, which may slow decision-making. Processes and documentation requirements can be extensive, especially for safety and compliance purposes. Project priorities can shift based on funding and organizational needs, requiring flexibility and adaptability.

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