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Quality of life
Brookhaven strives to assist employees to better manage their complex personal and professional lives. In creating an environment supportive of a healthy work/life balance, Brookhaven enables employees to contribute their best efforts to our mission and actively demonstrates that it values our workforce as one of our greatest assets.  Brookhaven celebrates our inclusive culture, progressive policies and programs, and active community involvement. 

  SFM

Sick Family Member
Employees can use their sick days to care for a seriously ill or injured family member  for up to 5 days each calendar year.

  day care

On-Site Day Care
Brookhaven’s Child Development Center offers a day care program for children between the ages of six weeks to five years.

            
  FMLA

Family and Medical Leave
The Family and Medical Leave Act allows eligible employees to take job-protected, unpaid leave, or to substitute appropriate paid leave for up to a total of 12 weeks in 12 months. 

  schools

Local Schools
Long Island public schools are  highly regarded nationwide, each year dominating the lists of  semifinalists and finalists in the Intel Science Talent Search

            
  summer camp

Summer Camp
Runs daily during July and August for children ages 5 - 15.  Arts, crafts, sports and educational activities are provided in a multi-cultural setting.  Red Cross Certified Swimming instructors offer weekly swim lessons in five different categories.

  adoption

Adoption Assistance
The Laboratory provides eligible employees financial assistance for certain expenses related to adoption of an unrelated minor child.