About the Laboratory

Welcome to the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, one of nine U.S. Department of Energy multiprogram national laboratories.

At Pacific Northwest, we deliver breakthrough science and technology to meet key national needs. We also apply our capabilities to meet selected environmental, energy, health and national security objectives, strengthen the economy, and support the education of future scientists and engineers.

Pacific Northwest is managed by DOE's Office of Science, but we perform work for many DOE offices as well as other government agencies.

Battelle has operated Pacific Northwest for DOE and its predecessors since 1965. A unique feature of Battelle's contract with DOE allows our staff to work for private industry.

For additional information about Pacific Northwest — awards, business facts, mission, history, working with the Laboratory — or if you have questions or comments, please contact us.