Question 1

Is NIH a good company to work for as a Biologist?

Accepted Answer

Biologist professionals working at NIH have rated their employer with 4.0 out of 5 stars in 22 Glassdoor reviews. This is a lower than average score with the overall rating of NIH employees being 4.1 out of 5 stars. Search open Biologist jobs at NIH now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Biologist interview questions at NIH.

Question 2

Does NIH pay Biologist employees well?

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Biologist professionals rate their compensation and benefits at NIH with 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 22 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is equal to the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Biologist salaries and benefits at NIH.

Question 3

How happy are Biologist professionals working at NIH?

Accepted Answer

53% of Biologist employees at NIH would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has decreased by 39% in the past 12 months. Biologist professionals have also rated NIH with a 4.8 rating for work-life-balance, 3.6 rating for diversity and inclusion, 3.7 rating for culture and values and 3.5 rating for career opportunities.

Question 4

What are the top reviewed jobs at NIH?

Accepted Answer

Postdoctoral Fellow (298), Research Fellow (124), Postbaccalaureate IRTA (103), Staff Scientist (63), Postdoctoral Research Fellow (40), Intern (38), Research Assistant (38), Summer Intern (29), Post-Baccalaureate Fellow (27), Scientist (24), Research Scientist (23), Biologist (22), Program Analyst (21), Post Doctoral Fellow (20), Visiting Fellow (20)

Question 5

What are the pros of working at NIH according to real employee reviews?

Accepted Answer

"Benefits are great and as expected" ((in 144 reviews)); "The people are great and having a role in biomedical research is rewarding" ((in 139 reviews)); "good work/life balance and super friendly teammates" ((in 81 reviews)); "Great opportunity to be mentored and grow as a scientist" ((in 53 reviews)); "Great lab and colleagues." ((in 53 reviews))

Question 6

What are the cons of working at NIH according to real employee reviews?

Accepted Answer

"Low salaries and lack of benefit." ((in 75 reviews)); "Very little recourse for bad management." ((in 27 reviews)); ""Bad" Departments has poor leadership, micromanage and terrible behaviors unbecoming of what a manager should be." ((in 13 reviews)); "too much bureaucracy and regulations" ((in 13 reviews)); "Certain managers (and this is a systematic problem government wide) that focus on promotion based on "time in grade" rather than job performance." ((in 9 reviews))

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