NIH reviews

4.1

80% would recommend to a friend

(2,340 total reviews)
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Francis S. Collins

82% approve of CEO

60% positive business outlook

NIH has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 2,340 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The NIH employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology industry (3.5 stars).

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2K reviews
4.0
Jun 17, 2011

Good employer.

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Good salary, great working environment which is very challenging. Diverese workforce who are very helpful and talented. The benefits are great and there is a strong work ethic.

Cons

Long hours which can be overwhelming. This is especially true if you have a family and desire to spend more time with them.

5.0
Jun 16, 2011

biologist

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

good place to start, not much work pressure

Cons

poor growth and possibility to get a permanent job is difficult

2.0
May 25, 2011

Disappointing

Anonymous employee
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CEO approval
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Pros

The best place to get many experiences in government science and many career paths.

Cons

However the culture at the NIH is very limiting and confining, leading to stifled creativity and limited ability for junior scientists to move up the totem pole.

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