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Bias and Abuse Thrive Here — Accountability Doesn’t - Anonymous employee Lawrence Berkeley Lab Employee Review

1.0
Jun 17, 2025
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Pros

Decent benefits, and a few genuinely kind and supportive colleagues—if you’re lucky enough to find them.

Cons

Bias and unequal treatment of marginalized employees (including women, disabled employees, and people of color) are systemic and persistent. Reports of discrimination or retaliation are routinely dismissed or deflected by HR and management. Accountability for abusive or unethical conduct is virtually nonexistent. Employees who raise concerns or seek support often face subtle retaliation or increased scrutiny. Supervision practices include manipulative behavior, double standards, and deliberately withholding resources or information needed for success. Opportunities for growth, recognition, and fair treatment are not distributed equitably.

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5.0
May 4, 2026
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Pros

Interesting work and beautiful environment

Cons

Space can be a bit tight

3.0
May 27, 2026
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Pros

Beautiful location, you oversee the Bay, Golden Gate Bridge and SF. Research environment, great bridge for academics to transition to a more applied research. Benefits quite good

Cons

Low wages, especially in the scientific staff. Basically no career progression. Offices are a mixed bags (some departments have brand new buildings, others have very old buildings). Do not rely on their immigration services to get anything beyond temporary work visas.

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