employer cover photo
employer logo
employer logo

Lawrence Berkeley Lab

Is this your company?

Beautiful views but low wages and limited progression - Energy Technology Researcher II Lawrence Berkeley Lab Employee Review

3.0
27 May 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

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.

Explore other reviews about Lawrence Berkeley Lab

5.0
4 May 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Interesting work and beautiful environment

Cons

Space can be a bit tight

3.0
19 May 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Being part of a national lab, latest technology access and great networking

Cons

Very academic, low wages unless you’re a senior scientist

See reviews by: Helpful|Rating|Date|All