NIH IRTAIntramural research training award fellowCurrent employeeBethesda, MDRecommendCEO approvalBusiness outlookProsGreat culture and support and opportunities to progress and wonderful for students with research interests and plans.ConsPay for the High COL area is a bit tough to navigate, but doable.Show moreHelpfulShare
Amazing place to work!Research fellowCurrent employeeBethesda, MDRecommendCEO approvalBusiness outlookProsNIH is a great place to work, with a friendly, collaborative environment and abundant resources to help plan your next career steps.ConsThere are limited opportunities for career advancement within the institute.Show moreHelpfulShare
Good EmployerIt specialistCurrent employeeBethesda, MDRecommendCEO approvalBusiness outlookProsFlexible schedules and good career advancementConsSlow start and bureaucratic nature of gov jobsShow moreHelpfulShare
NIH HSPAHealth science policy analystCurrent employeeRockville, MDRecommendCEO approvalBusiness outlookProsGreat growth opportunity and independent workConsLimited promotion potential, complex bureaucracyShow moreHelpfulShare
Dream jobProgram officerCurrent employeeBethesda, MDRecommendCEO approvalBusiness outlookProsGood benefits; life / work balance; supportive environment ; career progressionConsfollow strict guidelines, policies, procedures; very hierarchical, lowered salary compared to industryShow moreHelpfulShare
Great place to workLab managerCurrent employeeBethesda, MDRecommendCEO approvalBusiness outlookProsCollaborative, meaningful work, learn a lot of different new skillsConsNow is less flexible, not a lot of room for career growth.Show moreHelpfulShare
GoodStaff scientistCurrent employeeBethesda, MDRecommendCEO approvalBusiness outlookProsIntellectual freedom and scientific independenceConsNot many opportunities for career advancementShow moreHelpfulShare
GMS SalaryGrants management specialistCurrent employeeRockville, MDRecommendCEO approvalBusiness outlookProsGreat growth opportunity for young people.ConsIn person for work that could be done at home.Show moreHelpfulShare
YMMV, largely lab-dependent Crta postbaccalaureate fellowFormer employeeRecommendCEO approvalBusiness outlookProsbest facilities in the world, lots of opportunities to hear scientists who are at the top of the field present their workConspay, lack of protection from abusive PIsShow moreHelpfulShare
Staff ScientistStaff scientistCurrent employeeFrederick, MDRecommendCEO approvalBusiness outlookProsExciting projects and good quality of researchConsNo possibilities of career growth and low salaries in comparison to industry/biotechShow moreHelpfulShare1