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Wonderful community of intelligent people - Research Associate Lawrence Berkeley Lab Employee Review

5.0
21 Jan 2016
Recommend
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Pros

I loved working at LBL because it has a great community. It's a very laid back place with some of the smartest people in the world. It's cool that you can eat lunch next to a Nobel Prize winner. The work/life balance may be as good as it gets. All my PIs there were very thoughtful with regard to vacation time and leave. They also seemed very concerned with my future and helped me out when they could.

Cons

Very bureaucratic, which becomes an issue if you try to move around to different departments or get promoted. The lab is located up on a hill, which makes leaving and returning very timely.

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Cons

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Pros

Opportunity to work on impactful scientific and engineering projects that support research and innovation. Exposure to multidisciplinary teams, including engineers, scientists, technicians, and project managers. Strong focus on safety, quality, and technical excellence. Good work-life balance and professional development opportunities. Ability to contribute to long-term projects with significant national and scientific importance.

Cons

Large organizations can have multiple layers of review and approval, which may slow decision-making. Processes and documentation requirements can be extensive, especially for safety and compliance purposes. Project priorities can shift based on funding and organizational needs, requiring flexibility and adaptability.

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