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      Highly dependent on your PI - Research Assistant Lawrence Berkeley Lab Employee Review

      4.0
      Apr 23, 2014
      Research assistant
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      Pros

      +Pretty good benefits compared to lower tier biotechnology companies. +Renowned guest speakers. +Good cafeteria/cafe with rotating menu. +Various groups/clubs and events (Yoga, karaoke, tennis). +Very (very) nice view. +Highly dependent on your PI (funding, work-life balance, workplace environment).

      Cons

      -Getting paid less than market rate. -Very difficult to advance in this position. -Old buildings (depending on department). -Too secluded for a quick dash out for lunch. -Parking is hard to find. -Highly dependent on your PI (funding, work-life balance, workplace environment).

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      5.0
      May 4, 2026
      Anonymous employee
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      Pros

      Interesting work and beautiful environment

      Cons

      Space can be a bit tight

      3.0
      May 27, 2026
      Energy technology researcher ii
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      Pros

      Beautiful location, you oversee the Bay, Golden Gate Bridge and SF. Research environment, great bridge for academics to transition to a more applied research. Benefits quite good

      Cons

      Low wages, especially in the scientific staff. Basically no career progression. Offices are a mixed bags (some departments have brand new buildings, others have very old buildings). Do not rely on their immigration services to get anything beyond temporary work visas.

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