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      4.2

      83% would recommend to a friend

      (1,076 total reviews)

      Michael Witherell

      86% approve of CEO

      76% positive business outlook

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      4.3

      Diversity & inclusion

      4.3

      Work/Life balance

      4.2

      Culture & values

      3.9

      Senior management

      3.7

      Career opportunities

      3.6

      Compensation and benefits

      Lawrence Berkeley Lab has an employee rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars, based on 1,076 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
      2.0
      Mar 13, 2012

      Very sterile work environment

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
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      Pros

      It's the government. It has a lot of money. It also offers a free shuttle system around Berkeley during the week.

      Cons

      It's the government. People there are not willing to help you and there is a lot of red tape. You have to go off-site to get a lunch, unless you want to risk the cafeteria.

      1.0
      Nov 9, 2011

      LBNL Scientific wellfare program

      Staff scientist
      Recommend
      CEO approval
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      Pros

      Good UC benefits which are about to be cut. Complete freedom to do what you want without fear of management interference. Some scientists are first rate.

      Cons

      No chance for promotion or recognition. Laboratory fails to review employee performance despite DOE contract responsibility to do so. Plenty of deadwood. Arrogance of senior staff is oppressive. Lab likely to be closed in the future and turned over to UC Berkeley.

      2.0
      Feb 27, 2011

      In general, Berkeley Lab is coasting off its reputation and historical success...an emphasis on pecking order.

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
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      Pros

      Great reputation and exposure to some cutting edge science. Informal work environment and great view from atop the bay area.

      Cons

      No leadership, poor communication, strong sense of pecking order, poor collaboration, no commitment to innovation process, management is lacking or non-existent, facility is outdated, lack of resources.

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