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      Research Contractor - Anonymous employee ORAU Employee Review

      5.0
      Sep 26, 2016
      Anonymous employee
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      Pros

      Friendly, helpful employees who are always willing to share their opinions and tips. Their advice was especially helpful when considering career choices. There is also opportunity for pursuit of one's own research, which is very rewarding.

      Cons

      My commute was not the most ideal (hour or more by car) but that was really the only negative experience besides the process after the initial hiring. Entry into the government as a federal employee took a long time.

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      5.0
      May 15, 2026
      Communications specialist
      Recommend
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      Pros

      Good contract work with the EPA

      Cons

      Contract got cut earlier than planned

      1.0
      Jun 3, 2026
      Visiting scientist
      Recommend
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      Pros

      The pros heavily depend on your host facility, program manager and mentor. My mentor is great and allows me lots of freedom to do my work and develop my skills. Depending on your host facility you get to work with federal agencies and potentially get connections for a permanent job.

      Cons

      We are considered not employed, but a "participant in a program". Our salary is a taxable income. There is no benefits other than an offered health insurance that costs hundreds each month out of your salary for minimal coverage. There is no PTO. You have to ask permission if you want to take a day off or go on a trip. Any problems with the management goes unnoticed and you get told by ORISE to speak to the program manager even if they are the problem.

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