Premier Research Institute - Anonymous employee Battelle Employee Review

3.0
Jul 8, 2015
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Battelle scientists do a lot of contract research. Depending on the division, the work environment varies. Pension plan WAS good. Used to hire innovative minds. Good facilities and instruments for applied research were available.

Cons

Turning to be a typical project management company and deviating from Gordon Battelle's philosophy. A lot of qualified scientists and engineers are leaving or left. Project managers and departmental managers are engaged in politics than applied research. Fresh engineers like to join and wanted to be the project manager within a short period of time. Lacking diversity.

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