Item: Los Alamos National Laboratory
Rating: 5.0
Author: Current Employee - Postdoctoral Research Associate

Cover Image for Los Alamos National Laboratory

See All PhotosSee All Photos

Company Overview Locations FAQ

Overview

Los Alamos National Laboratory Overview

Website:www.lanl.gov
Headquarters:
Los Alamos, NM
Size:
10000+ Employees
Founded:
1943
Type:
Government
Industry:
Government Agencies
Revenue:
$500 million to $1 billion (USD)

Los Alamos National Laboratory is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our focus is to develop and apply science and technology to ensure the safety, security and reliability of the U.S. nuclear deterrent; reduce ...

Mission: At Los Alamos National Laboratory, our mission is to solve national security challenges through scientific excellence. In the interest of advancing our nation’s security, our greatest strength is in our ability to maintain broad science, technology and engineering (ST&E) ...

Company Updates

January 21, 2021

KEY NOT FOUND: company-updates.categories.community

New Mexico schools felt the strain of distance learning and substitute teacher shortages in 2020, making volunteers more vital than ever. LANL employees gave more than 3,000 service hours to educational and nonprofit organizations in Northern New Mexico last year. Their efforts impacted an estimated 6,420 students, teachers and community members.

KEY NOT FOUND: companyUpdatesClampedText.readMore

Laboratory volunteers step up to support education in the region

glassdoor.com

October 26, 2020

KEY NOT FOUND: company-updates.categories.diversity-and-inclusion

LANL was named one of the 2020 top 50 best companies for Latinas to work for in the United States by LATINA Style. Readers of the magazine ranked companies on matters such as mentorship, retention and promotion.

KEY NOT FOUND: companyUpdatesClampedText.readMore

Los Alamos National Laboratory named a top employer by Latina Style

glassdoor.com

See all company updates

Los Alamos National Laboratory Video

Los Alamos National Laboratory Reviews

4.0

★★★★★

Recommend to a Friend

Approve of CEO

Thom Mason

77 Ratings

Featured Review

5.0

★★★★★

Current Employee, less than 1 year

"Best Job I've had"

Sep 17, 2020 - Postdoctoral Research Associate in Los Alamos, NM

Recommends

Positive Outlook

Approves of CEO

Pros

Exciting and industrially relevant research projects, incredible peers that challenge and collaborate readily. Phenomenal emphasis on maintaining work life balance and pay that is actually

Cons

There is a lot of work to get things moving. Trainings, paperwork, etc. mean you don't get to get started for the first month or two. Lots of tight security and other (well warranted) restrictions

Advice to Management

Keep up the good work!

See All 589 Reviews

Diversity & Inclusion at Los Alamos National Laboratory

3.7

★★★★★

(57 Reviews)

Los Alamos National Laboratory Photos

+ Add Photo

Los Alamos National Laboratory photo of: [photoCaption]

See All Photos

Los Alamos National Laboratory Interviews

Experience

Positive78%

Negative10%

Neutral12%

Getting an Interview

Applied online66%

Employee Referral11%

In Person8%

Difficulty

2.6

Average

HardAverageEasy

Mar 29, 2021
Research Technician 3 Interview
Anonymous Employee in United States
Accepted Offer
Positive Experience
Easy Interview
Interview
The interview was interesting and the atmosphere was relaxed. Two phone interviews with an emphasis on safety and reliability. The first was a panel interview and the second was a one on one with the hiring manager.
Interview
What would you do if someone gave you an order that seemed unsafe?
1 Answers

See All 112 interviews

Los Alamos National Laboratory Awards & Accolades

Let us know if we're missing any workplace or industry recognition –

Pledges & Certifications

Veteran Hiring Commitment
Committed to helping America's military veterans find work
Diversity Commitment
Has programs that support a diverse and inclusive workforce
First Job Programs
Maintain entry-level hiring and career development programs to give people career starts