You're supporting them. Even if you're basically pushing papers, you can at least feel that you're connected to the mission. There's no up or down. That comes from good communication, too. The federal agency I worked for was exceptional, because it had such a clear humanitarian mission.
Biomedical research helps everybody.
Understanding how the body works, how illness works, that's a positive goal that everybody agrees on. And it's the same here. We have a common goal, unlike some businesses where people have different agendas. Yes, and that's another aspect of not getting flustered and remaining harmonious. I think there's a lot less fear than you find in many businesses, where people are afraid to step out and make mistakes because they're afraid they'll get punished, or they'll lose their job, or they'll lose face, whatever.