Out of 26 Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory employee reviews, 59% were positive. The remaining 41% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory improve their work culture.
The PIs are generally knowledgeable and very enthusiastic about science
Benefits are excellent, especially pension
Benefits are quite good - medical/dental are comprehensive and premiums very low, and employer-funded pension is excellent.
The benefits here are generally excellent - 9.3% of salary contribution to retirement, medical/dental with comparatively low employee premiums.
You get a comprehensive package of health, vision, dental, and life insurance. Preventative care is usually free.
Some nice personalities, most very stressed and unhappy
Outside of my department, there is a culture of intellectual curiosity and collaboration.
It's very inclusive and there are lots of appreciation events.
Getting to meet many people at different levels and functions at the Lab
Meeting a lot of different people.
Working with people who take pride in what they do, do it well, and making the Lab look great.
Engaging with people in other departments who have a clear view on Lab priorities and don't withhold help for the sake of power games. Generally being part of the science mission of the Lab.
Brilliant science and scientists in a beautiful setting.