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A great job for a lot of people - Research Scientist Lawrence Berkeley Lab Employee Review

5.0
Jun 21, 2024
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Pros

Mission oriented, smart and thoughtful people, decent compensation for research role outside of tech (and very good benefits), good work-life balance, opportunities to build skills and develop professionally, good job security and mentorship

Cons

Actual impact can feel distant, can be very institutional/bureaucratic, lots of administrative overhead and red tape

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5.0
Jul 6, 2026
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Pros

Great collaborative environment, great views

Cons

Some parts are slower moving due to bureaucracy but LBNL is unique in that red taping is also loose in some areas allowing for quicker innovation

3.0
Jul 13, 2026
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Pros

work life balance; World-Class User Facilities and Instruments, Top-Tier Scientific Collaboration

Cons

Temporary Nature of Early-Career Roles: For postdoctoral researchers, positions are inherently temporary. Securing a permanent Staff Scientist role at a national lab is notoriously difficult due to limited openings and highly competitive, lifelong tenures, which often forces researchers to look externally for long-term career growth.

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