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Great for tech staff - Anonymous employee MIT Lincoln Laboratory Employee Review

3.0
Jun 25, 2014
Anonymous employee
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Pros

The lab is a hub of brilliant minds with great benefits and work-life balance.

Cons

There is a divide between technical and support staff. Support staff are often looked down upon or treated poorly....not to mention the noncompetitive salaries of hose support positions.

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MIT Lincoln Laboratory Response
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Thank you for taking the time to provide a review. As you have probably seen, senior management is very actively engaged in working to build an inclusive environment, including increasing the presence of women in senior roles. Notably, the Chief Technology Officer is a woman and the ranks of women in group leadership are increasing. As a technology oriented company sometimes support roles may not seem to get the credit they may deserve. As an enterprise we recognize that we all succeed when all aspects of the organization are performed with an eye toward excellence. I hope that you will discuss your concerns with the appropriate contacts.

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