Current Employee @ Research Institute - Research Scientist Seattle Children's Employee Review

1.0
Feb 21, 2013
Recommend
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Pros

Good scientists and colleagues, excellent benefits. Some well recognized researchers in the area of neurobiology. Opportunities to collaborate and work with other research institutions in the area such as the Fred Hutchinson , University of Washington , Benaroya Institute.

Cons

Poor and mediocre leadership. The director does not have idea of what research means. No place to advance. Generally poor recognition of efforts. Opportunities for advancement are limited and salaries are dictated by arbitrary parameters rather than merit. No in the same scale for similar industry, way below averages.

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5.0
Jun 29, 2026
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Pros

Good Benefits, overall good working environment

Cons

Limited opportunities for growth at the PhD level

2.0
Jul 16, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Front line staff genuinely care and are committed to the organization, even though it has changed dramatically for the worse.

Cons

Leadership under new CEO (Longhurst) has quickly become toxic. Long time employees and leaders are exiting quickly. Return to office mandate is going into effect in October 2026 and has caused massive upheaval and unproductive work for months as employees seek answers and get none. This comes after years of successive waves of layoffs and financial struggles that have damaged trust in executive leadership and the board. SCH used to care about mission and now it cares about keeping up with tech company trends and petting CEO’s ego.

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