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Harvard University Employer Reviews

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Great place for scientists/engineers
Post-doctoral Researcher (Former Employee), Cambridge, MA – February 26, 2013
Pros: great professors/scientists everywhere. many lunch seminars/conferences.
Cons: some people may put you down - very competitive. get overwhelmed soon.
Great experience in my career. Challenge/competition is welcomed. Highly recommended.
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Great Place To Work
Grants Manager (Current Employee), Boston, MA – February 18, 2013
Excellent benefits, great place to work, plenty of opportunity
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Short internship but enjoyed my time there.
Human Rights Intern (Former Employee), Cambridge, MA – February 4, 2013
Pros: surrounded by extremely intelligent people
Cons: at times, very monotonous
People were great. Short internship but enjoyed my time there.
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Great environment for self-starters
Research Consultant (Former Employee), Cambridge, MA – January 22, 2013
I enjoyed working for Harvard and the independence my project allowed for. My partner and I were able to develop our own strategies for research which in turn were guided and reviewed by our project manager. Feedback was always helpful and yielded great results.
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Work / Life Balance at its best
Technical Support Analyst (Current Employee), Cambridge, MA – December 18, 2012
Probably one of the best places to work in academia. Depending on your location, where can one go to work among the green grass, dorms of Harvard Yard?

Work life balance and benefits are excellent. However, one thing that Harvard isn't really noted for are opportunities for advancement. I

It all comes down to ones values. If you're looking to "move – more... up" it might not be the best place. If one values balance this is the place for you. – less
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Great opportunities with a chance to grow
Administrative Assistant-Front Desk (Current Employee), Boston, MA – December 16, 2012
Pros: free lunches, health benefits, 3 weeks paid vacations
A typical day at work consists of answering phones, and checking in guests. I would also do general administrative tasks for operational managers. The management was great, always willing to help you if needed. I like the majority of the staff. I do see almost everyone on a daily basis, which required excellent customer relation skills. What I like – more... most about working at HCRI is the satisfaction of the work the organization. I would have to say the hardest part is remembering where the Conference Rooms are. – less
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Very flexible and generous with time
Research Assistant III (Current Employee), Boston, MA – December 6, 2012
It is a very friendly place with alot of opportunities to expand your working life without having to make significant personal sacrifice.
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great!
Research Associate (Former Employee), Cambridge, MA – December 5, 2012
Great Insitution!
You would not regret joining it!
Trust me!
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User services support/Helpdesk (Intern) (Former Employee), Boston, MA – December 5, 2012
 Ran virus scan software as needed
 Deployed windows image thru the network using Zenworks Imaging software
 Troubleshot and set up networks and local printers
 Provided support through telephone, and email to end users
 Used Accordant touch systems for class lecture captures
 Set up workstations for new hires
 Backed up and restored of end user – more... data
 Installed Office 2007 and Office 2010 on laptops and desktops daily
 Responsible for maintaining classroom systems – less
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Good Location for work.
Animal Care Technician (Former Employee), Boston, MA – November 18, 2012
Great communication skills. Learn the usual duties. Management is good. Benefits are okay.
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Serious work performed in an incredibly light and collaborative environment.
Laboratory Technician (Current Employee), Boston, MA – November 15, 2012
Pros: team environment where help is encouraged.
Working at Harvard has been a terrific experience. I have learned an immense amount about molecular biological procedures in a short time. The atmosphere is light and fun and one in which is extremely collaborative. Everyone is working toward a common goal so help is encouraged and freely given. The team really seems to enjoy what they are doing which – more... makes the whole experience of going to work more enjoyable. – less
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A great working environment
Administrative Coordinator (Former Employee), Cambridge, MA – November 10, 2012
A wonderful place to work, especially for those who are passionate about academia and enjoy being a part of a dynamic university with a great community of faculty, students, and staff.
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Excellent work environment
Technical Writer (Contract) (Former Employee), Cambridge, MA – October 22, 2012
Pros: smart and capable people with a clear purpose.
Sharp people to work with. Excellent work environment. Could not have been a more desirable contract. I loved it!
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peaceful envirome
Escort messengers (Former Employee), New York, NY – October 15, 2012
Cons: lowest pay
mailroom work all day . management is no good,workers ok.hardest part was to keep busy , enjoyable part was the job location
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Great Internship
Marketing Assistant (Former Employee), Boston, MA – October 12, 2012
HSPH was a fantastic place to work. The marketing department was very organized, and very good at providing nessecaery tools and guidance when asked.
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Great place for research
Research Assistant (Current Employee), Cambridge, MA – October 1, 2012
Highly intellectual place for people who wants to do research.
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One of the finest places to work
Human Resource Generalist (Former Employee), Cambridge, MA – September 13, 2012
Wonderful benefits, schedule and salary along with a collaborative group of people.
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Great school.
In Common Peer Counseling Hotline Worker (Former Employee), Cambridge, MA – September 11, 2012
Extended day program was wonderful for students, and students really benefited from extra academics.
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Great work place, nice environment.
Junior Network Administrator (Current Employee), Cambridge, MA – September 6, 2012
Responsive and outgoing personnel, good and organized management
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Wonderful working environment
Contract User Support Specialist (Former Employee), Boston, MA – September 4, 2012
Always able to tackle the day-to-day tasks. Very dependable team to work with.
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