Don't be fooled by the image - Anonymous employee NSF Employee Review

1.0
27 Oct 2012
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Well maintained building and laboratories Room to move around in the company if your boss lets you (which he/she can block if they want)

Cons

Company tends to stray too far from core business into unknown and unproven business ventures An above average amount of people get fired due to "under performance", to which employees are given no notice or remediation opportunity CEO (and VP's) makes an obscene about of money ($1.2M) for a "non profit" organization Some employees are under worked (7 hour days) and some over worked (overtime with no pay) Many managers have a profit first, employees second attitude Employees are pushed to meet revenue goals, with little regard to project feasibility and preparation Goals and due dates are set to unattainable and unsustainable levels Employee family members and friends get preferential hiring treatment and are placed above more qualified external candidates Many people are fired for not meeting goals or just because their managers do not like them

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Pros

I get my own office, the people are great.

Cons

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3.0
21 Jun 2026
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Pros

Work is interesting, people are great except for senior leadership. Work can be monotonous but there is opportunity for some cross training which helps; middle management is great for the most part

Cons

Pay is below average for industry and there is a huge range in pay for people doing the exact same work; promotions are difficult to receive - we shouldn't have to interview for promotions. Employees should have the opportunity to be promoted just based off merit and experience; "hybrid" work model forced upon employees when jobs can be done remotely; lack of care for employees from senior leadership

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