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Rockefeller University

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Honest Opinion....... - Anonymous employee Rockefeller University Employee Review

1.0
Jun 25, 2022
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Fitness Center, Cafeteria onsite, Child Family Center onsite, Standard holidays off, Exposure to science, Annual Salary increases, Employer Contribution Benefits, Great Healthcare Benefits, Retirement Insurance, Various Departments to work for, Large Beautiful Campus, Friendly Staff, Weekly Covid Testing onsite

Cons

"Old School Mentality", Administration is very disorganized (ex: no online system to track vacation and sick days used), No career growth, Employees will keep same job title for years, Long walk to get to York Ave. from subways, Huge lack of innovation, Huge lack of accountability, Maintenance workers not consistently cleaning various areas on campus or desk areas during the pandemic, Implemented "hybrid" work setting yet work is taking forever to be completed, High turnover in various departments, Unenthusiastic work environment, Confusion due to unclear procedures/policies the university has in place

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5.0
May 29, 2026
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Pros

Competitive Salary: Pay rates ($24–$25/hr) are above the NYC average for environmental services.Excellent Benefits: Comprehensive health insurance, generous paid time off, and strong retirement matching.Prestigious Institution: Clean, safe, and highly respected Ivy-league level research campus environment.Job Stability: Stable full-time hours with reliable bi-weekly pay schedules and low turnover.Community Respect: Friendly interactions with world-class scientists, researchers, and students.

Cons

igh Cost of Living: Manhattan location means commuting is long and expensive if you cannot afford NYC rent.Physically Demanding: Requires standing, lifting, and repetitive manual labor for the entire 8-hour shift.Strict Lab Standards: Cleaning bio-research labs requires strict adherence to safety protocols and extra caution.Limited Career Growth: Few opportunities to move up into higher-paying administrative roles from cleaning.Weekend/Shift Work: Some roles require early morning, late night, or weekend rotations.

5.0
Nov 29, 2025
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Pros

Top notch science and people. Labs are well funded. Best salary and benefits you'll ever find as a PhD student (salary/housing, fitness classes, etc). Nice campus, a little oasis in NYC. Lots of independence. A small and friendly community. Culture of work-life balance in many labs.

Cons

Some perks have been cut recently. Lack of name recognition outside biology compared to comparable research institutions like Harvard, Columbia (biologists all know RU is on the same level, but non-biologists don't). We only do biology so there's not as much access to compsci, math, etc.

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