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Great place to work if you look like upper management - Anonymous employee Lawrence Berkeley Lab Employee Review

2.0
Jul 23, 2019
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Great benefits and great salary.

Cons

Upper management represents the spectrum of Ivory. If your skin color falls on the spectrum you will get promoted or groomed into a management position. They claim to value diversity, yet only 8% of the staff represents women of color. If you're the "wrong" color you will not be promoted. In fact, you will have a hard time moving around. Many of the managers suffer from discrimination and favoritism. Most have been promoted based on color and network. Many only have a highschool diploma. Regular staff members range from Bacholors degrees to MBA. If you can stomach the toxicity utilize the education program before jumping ship.

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Pros

Opportunity to work on impactful scientific and engineering projects that support research and innovation. Exposure to multidisciplinary teams, including engineers, scientists, technicians, and project managers. Strong focus on safety, quality, and technical excellence. Good work-life balance and professional development opportunities. Ability to contribute to long-term projects with significant national and scientific importance.

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Large organizations can have multiple layers of review and approval, which may slow decision-making. Processes and documentation requirements can be extensive, especially for safety and compliance purposes. Project priorities can shift based on funding and organizational needs, requiring flexibility and adaptability.

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