Relationship between quality of work life and job satisfaction of employees in Razi Vaccine and Serum Research Institute

The present study was designed to investigate the relationship between quality of work life and job satisfaction of the employees in Razi Vaccine and Serum Research Institute This study was applied in terms of practical purpose and in terms of implementation method, except for descriptive correlation research. A sample of 288 people was randomly selected from the staff of the faculty and non-faculty of the institute. Data collection tools were standard questionnaires whose formal validity has been confirmed. Questioner’s reliability was determined through Cronbach's alpha. Qualities of work life and job satisfaction were 0.91 and 0.96, respectively. Collected data were analyzed using descriptive and analytical tests (T-sample, Pearson correlation coefficient, and regression). The results show that the variable status of quality of working life in the institute is lower than average and among its three components of legalism in the organization; the general living space and development of human capabilities are not in good condition. There is also a significant relationship between the components of quality of working life and job satisfaction. Due to the importance of quality of work life in job satisfaction of employees, managers are advised to pay special attention to improving the quality of working life in the institute.