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SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory

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Strong Mission but bias toward science staff - Project Manager SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory Employee Review

3.0
Sep 28, 2024
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Pros

Strong mission and rewarding to be working among intelligent people

Cons

Non-scientific staff are treated as second class workers regardless of title or position. Bureaucracy and heavy on procedures that are outdated.

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SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory Response
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Thank you for providing your feedback. Lab leadership has emphasized that lab operations divisions are critical to the advancement of SLAC’s mission. Additionally, respect is a core value at SLAC, where we strive to foster an environment where everyone feels included and valued. We encourage you to share any feedback with your management or through the lab director’s anonymous feedback form.

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