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4.2

83% would recommend to a friend

(1,077 total reviews)

Michael Witherell

87% approve of CEO

76% positive business outlook

Lawrence Berkeley Lab has an employee rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars, based on 1,077 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
4.0
May 31, 2017

Great place to work

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Undoubtedly, Lawrence Berkeley National Lab is a great place to do scientific research and build a career, especially as a postdoc. The facilities are impressive.

Cons

The cost of living in the bay area is incredibly expensive and the postdoc salaries do not reflect this particular fact. Finding affordable and comfortable housing is a challenge and an overwhelming con.

5.0
May 25, 2017
Recommend
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Pros

I have had the pportunity to work on a wide array of important science challenges that matter. The people at Berkeley Lab are smart and excited about what they are doing. I feel like I am making a difference in the world working here.

Cons

The funding of projects is dependent on the federal funding for science and science is not always a priority. However, this cycle rarely actually leads to real cuts.

1.0
May 20, 2017

Researcher

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Pros

-Publications and looks good on resume

Cons

-Bad PI's and Staff Scientists -Horrible Pay -Long Hours

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