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4.2

83% would recommend to a friend

(1,075 total reviews)

Michael Witherell

86% approve of CEO

76% positive business outlook

Lawrence Berkeley Lab has an employee rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars, based on 1,075 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Lawrence Berkeley Lab employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Management & Consulting industry (3.7 stars).

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1K reviews
1.0
Jun 17, 2025

Bias and Abuse Thrive Here — Accountability Doesn’t

Anonymous employee
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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.

4.0
Dec 3, 2024
Recommend
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Pros

Benefits- lots of pto and sick leave

Cons

Salary is low, the lab is more invested in retaining quality senior staff than in promoting and retaining quality postdocs.

2.0
Dec 3, 2024
Recommend
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Pros

The overall lab is very laid back with a great community and wonderful post-docs to help advise you on the path towards higher education. They will give you the lab experience you're looking for, but be prepared for a very hands-off approach to your learning.

Cons

Highly unstructured and I did not feel personally cared for as an employee. I came in with a very clear message that I was seeking laboratory bench experience, and I definitely got this, but my mentor was not great at explaining the work and only got frustrated with me when I wasn't understanding. I saw other mentors were different, so my case might just be specific, but from what I understand from the other interns coming from the college is that the post doc mentors are very busy and unless you have good chemistry and communication with your mentor, it's going to be you by yourself figuring out your own problems with little help. Don't expect a bachelor's pay even if you got your degree. Prepare to live and breathe your job for little pay because the lab culture expects you to devote your free time to your work. The people who can do this are amazing, but it is very mentally draining to be here. Work-life balance does not exist here.

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