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Fun while it lasted... - Project Manager Lawrence Berkeley Lab Employee Review

3.0
Mar 1, 2022
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Pros

Interesting projects, beautiful site (Berkeley hills), fun co-workers, never a dull day/every day is unique, collaboration with researchers from all around the world

Cons

Used to be an amazing place to work, but every year, things degraded. Extremely bureaucratic top down structure. Serious lack of accountability in some areas that prevented work from getting done efficiently. A few people seem to do all the work (lots of managers, very few workers on the ground and consequently workload for folks on the bottom is very heavy). Lots of taxpayer money wasted due to inefficiency, poor planning and ever-changing priorities/processes.

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5.0
Jun 22, 2026
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Pros

Very scientific environment and collaborative

Cons

sometimes things move slow than expected

5.0
Jun 21, 2026
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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.

Cons

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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