Penn State is a great place to do research - Research Assistant Penn State Employee Review

4.0
Nov 30, 2009
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Pros

Great place to do serious multi-disciplinary research. Excellent facilities, renowned faculty and competent technical staff. People all around are willing to help acheive your research goals.

Cons

People take long vacations or out of office for extended period of time. I have seen people leave as early as 3.30 pm! Too many rules and regulations to follow while doing research. Parking rules are outrageous .

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5.0
Jun 10, 2026
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Pros

I enjoyed working at outpost, it felt a lot more relaxed not including the rush and I could joke around with staff.

Cons

Stacks felt like alot more pressure that I had to get everything right and that I was always being watched.

4.0
Jun 9, 2026
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Pros

Meaningful mission supporting community education and outreach programs. Gained valuable administrative and clerical experience, including scheduling, data entry, records management, and event coordination. Developed strong customer service and communication skills by assisting educators and community members. Worked for a well-respected public institution, which looks good on a resume. Opportunity to support nutrition education and public health initiatives, contributing to positive community outcomes.

Cons

Pay was very low compared to the responsibilities and cost of living. Limited opportunities for career advancement without changing positions or departments. Administrative work could become repetitive at times. Salary growth and raises were relatively modest.

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