Flexible & Hybrid Work Options

The Lab is committed to supporting a hybrid work environment that meets mission, project and team needs while being flexible for your personal life and preferences. Eligible employees may choose to work on-site full time or split their time between work and an off-site location.

Alternate Work Schedules (AWS) allow Laboratory employees to compress their workweeks by working more hours over fewer days. A 4/10 schedule earns you an extra day off each week and the 9/80 option slightly extends your workday but gets you a day off every other week.

When you work is an important part of workplace flexibility. LLNL's flexible schedules enable you to start earlier in the day and leave early to pick up the kids from school or to vary the start and stop times of your workdays to help balance work and personal needs.

Flexible and Hybrid Work Resources

• Hybrid Workplace Guide
• Flexible Work Options

   MEDICAL, DENTAL & VISION

Doing your best work is a lot easier when you feel your best. LLNL offers generously subsidized medical, dental and vision insurance to help ensure that employees—and their dependents—have the coverage they need.

Along with medical, dental and vision insurance, LLNL offers flexible spending accounts (FSAs) that can save you money on healthcare and childcare expenses. Pay on a pretax, salary-reduction basis for eligible dependent care or healthcare expenses not covered by your medical, dental or vision plans.

Insurance Resources

• Medical insurance options
• Dental insurance options
• Vision insurance options
• Dependent eligibility chart

   401k WITH MATCHING

Whether you're early in your career or a seasoned pro, it's never too early to start saving for retirement.

LLNL provides an automatic employer contribution starting at 3.5% and that increases with your years of service. On top of that, we offer we offer a full employer matching contribution up to 6% for all eligible employees. 

Just as important, there's no waiting period for employer matching or vesting, so you're able to start saving for retirement as soon as your job starts.

Retirement Resources

• 401k plan details

   Education and Training

As a "new ideas" Laboratory, we value employees' growth and learning throughout their careers.

To support that growth, we offer free online classes, in-person training opportunities, leadership training and mentoring designed to help every employee reach their fullest potential.

Individuals seeking a certificate or degree in their field may even be eligible for tuition reimbursement through our Educational Assistance Program (EAP).

Education and Training Resources

• Professional development opportunities

   Benefits for Parents

Taking care of kids and taking care of business can be a tough balancing act. At LLNL, we support new parents with paid parental leave and a lactation program for nursing parents returning to the Lab.

And although they're not exclusive to parents, our flexible spending accounts (FSAs) can save parents money by enabling them to set aside pre-tax dollars for childcare. Meanwhile, a flexible schedule can help parents juggle pick-up, drop-off and their jobs.

Parental Benefits Resource

• 2022 Maternity and paid parental leave guide
• Parental leave webpage
• Lactation program
• Monthly parent education series

   Comprehensive Wellness

We know you do your best work when body and mind are both in good shape. Our comprehensive wellness programs are designed to support employees' mental and physical health.

Along with running vaccination clinics for the flu and COVID-19, our onsite Health Services Department helps you stay healthy with ergonomic evaluations, biometric screenings and vision and hearing checks. Plus, we provide free short-term counseling services that don't drain your sick leave or vacation time.

It's easy to stay active wherever you are with virtual fitness classes like BodyPump and Yoga. Our onsite gym has a full range of exercise equipment including cardio machines and fixed and free weights. Plus, we have basketball and volleyball courts, an archery range, table tennis and more for those times when you need to get moving.

Wellness Resources

• Onsite gym
• Virtual fitness classes

   Employee Resource Groups

LLNL's employee resource groups (ERGs) are employee-led organizations connected by common interests and bonds, and similar backgrounds.

ERGs offer professional development, recruitment, networking, mentoring, internships, scholarships and laboratory committee and leadership opportunities as well as opportunities for community outreach.

Join a group, share, learn from others and create a supportive and inclusive environment where diversity means you can be your true self.  Allies are encouraged to show their support by joining one or more groups.

LLNL ERGs

• African American Body of Laboratory Employees
• American Indian Activity Group
• Amigos Unidos Hispanics in Partnership
• Asian Pacific American Council
• Bible Study Group
• Early Career Employees Group
• Lawrence Livermore Laboratory Women’s Association
• Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory Abilities Champions
• Livermore Pride
• Shalom Jewish Community
• Veterans in Energy Technology & Science

   Lab Community

At LLNL, we strive to create a culture that is inclusive, collaborative and enriching for all our employees.

Whether you're passionate about volunteering, get jazzed by inspiring STEM students or just like getting involved, there's a place for you at the Lab.

From to author events to kid-friendly LEGO competitions to our annual Run for HOME 5k, there are tons of ways to get involved.

Community Resource

• Lab events
• Employee networking groups
• Volunteering