A good place to work. - Human Resources Mananger Battelle Employee Review

4.0
Jul 26, 2008
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

The scientific culture is very strong. Organization is very stable. Because it is a not for profit there is not the pressure from Wall Street to keep up the stock price or increase profits which can result in the cut throat culture found in some commercial organizations. Carl Kohrt has been a very strong leader. His replacement, Jeff Wadsworth shows great promise.

Cons

Is often slow and bureaucratic. There is strong resistance to new ideas and change. Could be more creative.

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Cons

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1.0
Jun 4, 2026
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Pros

They pay my salary on time.

Cons

-They are run like grad school. They have you compete against your co-workers for funding, they consider rules and laws as simple impediments to be overcome by capricious edicts, they will treat you like a rented mule if you let them. I have come to the conclusion that senior management cares very little about work conditions or employees, only about the bottom line. This experience has significantly changed my opinion of not-for-profit companies. If you are a researcher looking for an open and collaborative environment with shared goals, I suggest you look elsewhere.

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