Is ORISE a good company to work for as a Fellow?

Fellow professionals working at ORISE have rated their employer with 3.9 out of 5 stars in 19 Glassdoor reviews. This is an average score with the overall rating of ORISE employees being 3.9 out of 5 stars. Search open Fellow jobs at ORISE now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Fellow interview questions at ORISE .

Does ORISE pay Fellow employees well?

Fellow professionals rate their compensation and benefits at ORISE with 3.4 out of 5 stars based on 19 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 3% better than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Fellow salaries and benefits at ORISE .

How happy are Fellow professionals working at ORISE?

83% of Fellow employees at ORISE would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has decreased by 10% in the past 12 months. Fellow professionals have also rated ORISE with a 4.5 rating for work-life-balance, 3.9 rating for diversity and inclusion, 3.9 rating for culture and values and 4.1 rating for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at ORISE?

Research Fellow (49) , Orise Fellow (48) , Postdoctoral Fellow (33) , Fellow (23) , Postdoctoral Research Fellow (11) , ORISE Fellow (Masters Level) (10) , Researcher (9) , Intern (8) , ORISE Postdoctoral Fellow (7) , Postdoctoral Researcher (7) , Research Associate (6) , CDC ORISE Fellow (5) , Lab Technician (3) , ORISE Research Participant (EPA) (3) , Post Doctoral Fellow (3)

What are the pros of working at ORISE according to real employee reviews?

"Negotiated for good pay and enjoyed the research experience" ((in 25 reviews)); "Great opportunity to get trained in Pharma and Health related projects" ((in 23 reviews)); "The salary is good for a fellowship but low for Bioinformatics overall." ((in 13 reviews)); "Great opportunity to learn and get your foot in the door at the CDC." ((in 10 reviews)); "Work life balance is good" ((in 9 reviews))

What are the cons of working at ORISE according to real employee reviews?

"Taxes have to be paid quarterly and withheld by yourself; no benefits; not considered a wage employee; doesn’t count towards Public Service Loan Forgiveness" ((in 75 reviews)); "No employment benefits or health insurance because it is considered educational internship" ((in 8 reviews)); "No benefits and expensive insurance" ((in 6 reviews)); "Management eager to progress but loses sight of strategic guidance." ((in 3 reviews)); "more communication, otherwise great group of researchers" ((in 3 reviews))

ORISE Fellow reviews

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3.9

83% would recommend to a friend

(19 total reviews)

Andy Page

19% approve of CEO

14% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.5

Work/Life balance

4.1

Career opportunities

3.9

Culture and values

3.9

Diversity and inclusion

3.7

Senior management

3.4

Compensation and benefits

Fellow employees have rated ORISE with 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 19 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Fellow professionals have a good working experience there. ORISE is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Fellow professionals compared to other employers within the Government and public administration industry (3.6 stars).

Reviews by job title

19 reviews

4.0

23 Oct 2025

Good Benefits

Fellow

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Good benefits and room for growth in the office I work in

Cons

I don't get a 401k and pay taxes quarterly

ORISE Response

4mo

Hello and thank you for your response. We are glad you are enjoying your experience at ORISE! Please reach out to us and we are happy to discuss your questions. Though not employment, these research appointments provide entry into a network of connections and a chance to collaborate and learn from the nation's leading STEM experts. The ORISE Community also offers participants and alumni the opportunity to engage, collaborate, and continue learning and networking across STEM disciplines and interests at www.oriseconnections.com as well as monthly/quarterly professional development events and a variety of resources that continue to assist you in your STEM career path. If you have any questions, please reach out to your ORISE program contacts or to ExperienceORISE@orau.org.

4.0

27 Jul 2025

Review

Fellow

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

-Gets your foot in the door -If you get put with a good mentor you will be fine

Cons

-no student loan forgiveness -Quarterly taxes

ORISE Response

4mo

Hello and thank you for your response. We hope you enjoyed your experience at ORISE! Please reach out to us and we are happy to discuss your questions. Though not employment, these research appointments provide entry into a network of connections and a chance to collaborate and learn from the nation's leading STEM experts. The ORISE Community also offers participants and alumni the opportunity to engage, collaborate, and continue learning and networking across STEM disciplines and interests at www.oriseconnections.com as well as monthly/quarterly professional development events and a variety of resources that continue to assist you in your STEM career path. If you have any questions, please reach out to your ORISE program contacts or to ExperienceORISE@orau.org.

4.0

23 Jul 2025

Weird time

Fellow

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

I loved the work of my job

Cons

The time period we are in. Bad communication from ORISE

ORISE Response

4mo

Hello and thank you for your response. We are glad you are enjoying your experience at ORISE! Please reach out to us and we are happy to discuss your questions. Though not employment, these research appointments provide entry into a network of connections and a chance to collaborate and learn from the nation's leading STEM experts. The ORISE Community also offers participants and alumni the opportunity to engage, collaborate, and continue learning and networking across STEM disciplines and interests at www.oriseconnections.com as well as monthly/quarterly professional development events and a variety of resources that continue to assist you in your STEM career path. If you have any questions, please reach out to your ORISE program contacts or to ExperienceORISE@orau.org.

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