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SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory

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Awesome and exciting science, lacking direction and leadership. - Anonymous employee SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory Employee Review

2.0
May 13, 2014
Anonymous employee
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Pros

The lab itself was an interesting place to work. The science that goes on there is mind blowing and most everyone there is really friendly. I enjoyed being given the freedom to learn and grow personally and professionally. The benefits are stellar, though, that's mostly due to the association through Stanford.

Cons

Constant budget cuts due to federal funding, several layoffs during my time there and more often than not the hardest workers were laid off while the laziest stayed, usually due to having been there for 20+ years. Constantly being forced to do more with less. The leadership of the lab is hesitant to change and money always goes to the science first with little to no regard for the underlying infrastructure.

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Pros

The opportunity to contribute to high-impact scientific research while collaborating with a dedicated, intelligent team was truly rewarding.

Cons

Workload consistently increased while resources simultaneously diminished, creating a lack of backup personnel for key roles, and significant operational silos between departments hindered cross-functional collaboration.

5.0
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Pros

Flexibility with hours and time off Project ownership Friendly community of employees and visiting scientists/engineers

Cons

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