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    Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory Reviews

    Updated August 2, 2018
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    Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory Director Bill Goldstein
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    Pros

    • "Work life balance is the biggest advantage" (in 98 reviews)

    • "As a grad student: lots of resources, cutting edge research opportunities" (in 34 reviews)

    Cons

    • "Being a government contractor does mean there is a lot of red tape" (in 35 reviews)

    • "High cost of living in Bay Area" (in 14 reviews)

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    1. Featured Review

      Helpful (4)

      "Veterans in Energy Technology & Science"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee in Livermore, CA
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee in Livermore, CA

      I have been working at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory full-time

      Pros

      I was an employee at LLNL from 2008-2013. I was laid off with several other co-workers. The outreach Officer from the Veterans group at LLNL reached out to me and assisted me in finding a new career at LLNL. Even though I am not a Veteran, I still feel that there is very much a family atmosphere at LLNL and I am very grateful to be apart of that family. Thanks VETS!

      Cons

      No cons at this time.

      Advice to Management

      Love my career!

    2. "Great place for an entire career"

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      Current Employee - Science Writer in Livermore, CA
      Current Employee - Science Writer in Livermore, CA
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      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory full-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      Willingness to help, flexible, and very stable

      Cons

      Promotions are slow and employees in line are long tenured

      Advice to Management

      Find balance between tradition and change

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    3. "Great place to develop skills and education"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I have been working at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory full-time

      Pros

      - good benefits
      - relaxed work environment
      - opportunity for development

      Cons

      - slow paced
      - difficult to navigate organization
      - must diligently seek out opportunities to find them

    4. "Management 1"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory full-time

      Pros

      Incredible science and technology, brightest people in the world

      Cons

      bureaucracy, raises aren't good once you get hired

      Advice to Management

      Pay your people at target salary

    5. "Love the Lab!"

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      Current Employee - Administrative Assistant in Livermore, CA
      Current Employee - Administrative Assistant in Livermore, CA
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory full-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      Amazing and exciting place to work. Ahead of the curve in science and technology.

      Cons

      Slow moving. Behind the curve in IT.

    6. "Summer Internship - Computations Department"

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      Current Employee - Intern - Hourly in Livermore, CA
      Current Employee - Intern - Hourly in Livermore, CA
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (More than a year)

      Pros

      - Multiple ways to apply, salary depends on funding (SULI, directly online, etc).
      - Scholarly environment inside diverse and large laboratory.
      - Massive community with multiple groups to associate within the lab that host socials and events.
      - Multiple research departments to apply to.
      - Mentor-to-intern relationship is strong and supportive.
      - IT and ergonomic services as well as a multitude of others provided.
      - Relaxing and flexible work routine and environment with other interns.
      - Excellent resources for graduate school, research programs, housing, and future investments.
      - Paid internship.

      Cons

      - Tedious identity checks and high security tension.
      - Laboratory under federal law, meaning certain rules and regulations may be different (drug and security tests may occur without notice, etc).
      - Intense heat during the summer, although somewhat manageable.
      - Intern work may differ depending on current mentor's projects.

    7. "good work place"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I have been working at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory full-time

      Pros

      great work life balance and exciting science

      Cons

      no stock plans, or bonus incentives; and no longer providing good pension plan

      Advice to Management

      None

    8. "Great place to work"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I have been working at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory full-time (Less than a year)

      Pros

      Challenging job. Premier institution, cutting edge research good work life balance.

      Cons

      Extensive security makes it difficult to complete tasks for some departments

      Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory Response

      Jun 25, 2018 – Recruiting Group Leader

      Thank you for your review. We strive to offer and provide a work life balance that enables LLNL employees to perform cutting edge research for the nation. Thank you again for your review.

    9. "good benefits and stable, but in a very high cost of living area"

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      Current Employee - Physicist in Livermore, CA
      Current Employee - Physicist in Livermore, CA
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      Disapproves of CEO

      I have been working at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory full-time (More than 8 years)

      Pros

      excellent work life balance
      good benefits

      Cons

      high cost of living area
      top-heavy management

    10. "Very slow pace but benefits and comp are great"

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      Current Employee - Dimensional Inspector in Livermore, CA
      Current Employee - Dimensional Inspector in Livermore, CA
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory full-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      Competitive pay and benefits very good

      Cons

      Very slow paced and very political

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