Battelle Scientist I - Scientist Battelle Employee Review

2.0
13 Sept 2008
Recommend
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Pros

The salary and benefits package are very competitive. Also, one is not forced to work overtime. The option to work hard and be recognized is completely upto the individual. The company is very multicultural, thus it is more interesting and fun to work with people from a diverse set of cultures. One also has the opportunity to work with very highly educated members of society.

Cons

The management structure is very horizontal. It's great if you're a senior scientist and like the freedom to initiate your own projects. But, as a junior scientist, more guidance is needed.

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5.0
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Cons

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1.0
4 Jun 2026
Recommend
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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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