How do employees rate NIH?

Employees rate NIH 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 2,345 anonymous reviews on Glassdoor. In 2019 , 2022 and 2024 , NIH employees have voted their company to be one of Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work.

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Do people recommend working at NIH?

Overall, 79% of employees would recommend working at NIH to a friend. This is based on 2,345 anonymously submitted reviews on Glassdoor.

How do job seekers rate their interview experience at NIH?

79% of job seekers rate their interview experience at NIH as positive. Candidates give an average difficulty score of 2.6 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) for their job interview at NIH.

How do employees rate the business outlook for NIH?

58% of employees think that NIH has a positive business outlook . This is based on anonymous employee reviews submitted on Glassdoor.

Working at NIH

NIH Snapshot

4.1

based on 2,336 ratings

79% would recommend to a friend

Francis S. Collins

81% approve of CEO

12 OfficesLocations

Mission NIH’s mission is to seek fundamental knowledge about the nature and behavior of living systems and the application of that knowledge to enhance health, lengthen life and reduce illness and disability

Description The National Institutes of Health (NIH), through its own research and the distribution of grants, seeks to understand disease inside and out. Part of the US Department of Health and Human Services, NIH is the government's main medical research entity. It comprises 27 institutes and centers covering every medical discipline, from general medical sciences to alternative therapies. The organization has some 6,000 scientists of its own and gives out at least 50,000 grants to researchers at more than 3,000 universities, hospitals, and research labs in all 50 states. Among its vast array of projects, NIH has supported efforts to develop an AIDS vaccine, map human genetic variation, and study avian flu.

Life at NIH

Company updates

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This position is located within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), Division of Clinical Research (DCR), Collaborative Clinical Research Branch (CCRB). Due to urgent COVID-19 activities within DCR, this position is critical to provide support and expertise related to the COVID-19 public health emergency. The supervisory health scientist (deputy) will serve as a full managing partner with the branch chief in developing, coordinating, integrating, evaluating, and communicating all aspects of the administrative and scientific operations of the branch. The supervisory health scientist (deputy) serves as a key advisor to the branch chief and the director/deputy director, DCR, on controversial, complex, or unprecedented matters For more information about the position responsibilities, qualifications, and application requirements, visit https://bit.ly/3h09Ux9. The application is open now and closes October 8, 2020....Show more

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The Intramural NIAID Research Opportunities (INRO) program is now accepting applications! Applicants for INRO should be talented senior-level undergraduate students, those who have recently completed a master’s degree, or those who are in their final year of a master’s degree program. Candidates must demonstrate a strong commitment to the promotion of diversity and inclusion in the biomedical sciences and be actively pursuing a postbaccalaureate (postbac) research training position – also called an Intramural Research Training Award (IRTA) – in NIAID at the time of their INRO application. Candidates selected will interview with principal investigators and may be offered a postbaccalaureate (postbac) position in a NIAID lab. For more information about the INRO program, eligibilities, important dates, and how to apply, visit https://bit.ly/33GwXby. The application portal closes November 23, 2020....Show more

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Intramural NIAID Research Opportunities (INRO)

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The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) announces several job opportunities. NINDS seeks bold, visionary employees with a broad knowledge of neuroscience. As a part of our team, you will conceive and develop large-scale funding initiatives, organize workshops, and interact with leading neuroscientists throughout the world. Successful candidates will join a highly interactive group of scientists and clinicians applying their basic, translational, and clinical experience and expertise in all areas of neuroscience. Six of the Health Scientist Administrator (HSA) job announcements are currently live on https://www.usajobs.gov/ until September 30, 2020. Please review the available Health Scientist Administrator positions for more information. • Health Science Administrator/ Non-Supervisory (5 Positions) - https://rb.gy/5temsh • Health Scientist Administrator/Program Director (5 positions) - https://rb.gy/3cwzia...Show more

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Health Scientist Administrator/Program Director

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A postdoctoral position is immediately available at the Laboratory of Malaria and Vector Research, NIAID, NIH. The position will involve one or more projects relating to structural and molecular biology regarding malaria parasite transporters and channels as antimalarial drug targets. As a highly multidisciplinary laboratory, there is ample opportunity to learn and refine skills in cell and molecular biology, biochemistry, structural biology and biophysics, chemical biology, and other broad areas. For more information about the position responsibilities, qualifications, and application requirements, visit https://bit.ly/2QIoRJl. The application period is open now and closes October 28, 2020....Show more

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NIH photo of: Jennifer Wilson ❤ public service because “our lab is aiding in the advancement of scientific research that will lead to new medical therapies in the ongoing war against cancer.” Part of PSRW 2019

NIH awards & accolades

Universum's Top 100 Most Attractive Employers, Universum, 2018
Universum's Top 100 Most Attractive Employers, Universum, 2017

Glassdoor Awards

Best Places to Work

2024 (#51)2022 (#79)2019 (#39)

Pledges & certifications

Veteran hiring commitment
Committed to helping America's military veterans find work
Diversity commitment
Has programs that support a diverse and inclusive workforce

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Employee reviews at NIH

NIH has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 2,336 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The NIH employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology industry (3.5 stars).

Ratings by category

4.3

Diversity & inclusion

4.2

Culture & values

4.1

Work/Life balance

4.0

Compensation and benefits

3.9

Career opportunities

3.8

Senior management

Employee reviews

Postdoctoral researcherFormer employee

5.0

Stable government job, but funding issues

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