Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory Reviews

Updated Dec 17, 2020

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Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory Director Bill Goldstein
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412 Ratings
Pros
  • "work/life balance; friendly work environment; good pay(in 212 reviews)

  • "Cutting edge work with some of the best scientists in the field(in 60 reviews)

Cons
  • "red tape so it takes longer to get things done(in 51 reviews)

  • "Expense of living in the Bay area(in 44 reviews)

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  1. Featured Review
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    "I love my job!"

    5.0
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    • Senior Management
    Current Employee - Senior Recruiter in Livermore, CA
    Recommends
    Positive Outlook
    Approves of CEO

    I have been working at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory full-time for more than 3 years

    Pros

    The Lab offers a high level of autonomy and career growth in a very collaborate environment. It is highly satisfying to be able to come to work and learn something new and interesting everyday. In addition, having a high level of work-life balance is wonderful.

    Cons

    There are not very many but mostly involved with high levels of compliance and complicated processes involved with work.

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  2. "Great place to work!"

    5.0
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    Current Employee - Administrative Assistant 
    Recommends
    Positive Outlook
    Approves of CEO

    I have been working at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory full-time for more than 5 years

    Pros

    Lots of career growth opportunities. Great work-life balance.

    Cons

    Navigating process policies and procedures can be challenging as each dept has their own way getting things donem


  3. "Research"

    5.0
    Current Employee - Research Scientist in Livermore, CA

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

    Pros

    Challenging projects and good benefits.

    Cons

    Limited topics, only of national interest.

  4. "Great place to work"

    5.0
    Current Employee - Postdoctoral Fellow in San Francisco, CA

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

    Pros

    Great place to postdoc after graduate school

    Cons

    No cons to report for a postdoc position here

  5. "wonderful place to work"

    5.0
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    Current Employee - Research Scientist in Livermore, CA
    Recommends
    Positive Outlook
    Approves of CEO

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

    Pros

    There are too many wonderful projects to be involved. I wish I have more than one body to work on all of those projects.

    Cons

    Too many wonderful projects are really cons! Making me overly enthusiastic and tired!

  6. "Great Place for Internship"

    5.0
    Former Employee - Intern in Livermore, CA

    I worked at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory full-time

    Pros

    Healthy Environment for college student looking for material science internship

    Cons

    Part of the bay area; however, at least an hour drive from San Francisco

  7. "Great place to work"

    5.0
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    Current Employee - Anonymous Employee 
    Recommends
    Positive Outlook
    Approves of CEO

    I have been working at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory full-time for more than 3 years

    Pros

    Very innovative environment and flexible work options.

    Cons

    I do not have any cons.

  8. "Best Place to Work"

    5.0
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    • Senior Management
    Current Employee - Administrative Specialist IV in Livermore, CA
    Recommends
    Positive Outlook
    Approves of CEO

    I have been working at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory full-time for more than a year

    Pros

    Culture is positive, inclusive and encouraging. Management genuinely cares about your personal and professional well-being. There are plenty of training and development opportunities. LLNL is hands down the best place I have ever worked. I feel extremely lucky to be here.

    Cons

    IT department is not very helpful.

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  9. "Great place to work!"

    5.0
    • Work/Life Balance
    Current Employee - Anonymous Employee in Pleasanton, CA
    Recommends
    Approves of CEO

    I have been working at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory full-time for more than 10 years

    Pros

    You won't find a highly competitive place that equally values work/life balance.

    Cons

    Working with a lot of smart people can be intimidating sometimes.

  10. "Great place to work"

    5.0
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    Current Employee - Staff Scientist 
    Recommends

    I have been working at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory full-time for more than 10 years

    Pros

    Challenging technical problems Great work-life balance Very skilled and professional colleagues

    Cons

    High cost of living in the Bay Area

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