University of California, San Diego Employer Reviews

I learned a lot about molecular research and lab work. I gained much knowledge on lab techniques.

Great place to do research but horrible to be a staff nurse. Nurse managers play favorites and are abusive to staff. Attending MDs are abusive but the residents are great.

The people I work with, and the environment I work in is very comforting. The co-workers are very friendly and helpful and will answer any and all questions I have.

Lots of resources, lab open 24hrs. Nice environment. Helpful professors. Good for student project.

Great University, great Science, many possibilities

Gained knowledge in multiple fields

In general, a great place to work for. Learned a lot over the years. Specially managing employees. Co-workers are down to earth and fun to be around. The hardest part was paying for my parking. But the most enjoyable is being in an acadamic environment. Enjoyed watching student life on campus.

Employees are treated with respect and have an equal chance to succeed...

I like my job very much but it is not enough stability in the field I am working. my job depends on grands.

Just temping until I find a permanent job. If you are in the medical field good place to start.

Worked as a work-study student for an elementary school teacher's assistant and as a note transcriber. Both jobs entailed punctuality and a keen eye for detail due to the nature of the jobs. Having a certain grade-point average and income allowed me to experience working through the University of California San Diego as an integral part of my college – more... community and in San Diego. – less

Great place to work if you are looking to be at the cutting edge of science and technology in the biology field.

I had a blast working there and pay is wonderful. Management is very caring and co-workers are very amicable.

As a teaching assistant I followed up lectures by working with anywhere from 22-50 students per section to facilitate learning of the curriculum through assignments, discussion, critiques and presentations.

For an institution of higher learning, possessed dismal mentorship opportunities/culture. Typical academy politics was disheartening. Some mngrs were flat out incompetent and/or corrupt; some staff suffered from the mindset of the slothful, complacent public emplyee, both of which worked to stifle creativity, productivity and morale in cowrkrs. Flagging – more... salaries have not kept pace with region's hi cost of living for many yrs. Parking is a deal breaker. Bennies were best part of compensation pckg. Morale can also plunge during times of impending layoffs. Many mngmnt lacked ability to teach employees, nor did they possess the proper training, technique and resolve to motivate or ferret out corrupt/incompetent employees. Despite these obstacles, a motivated pro can develop sought after skills and take them to the marketplace for higher pay, where having 'UC' on your resume still holds clout. – less

Great department to work in. I am very proud of the students, staff, and faculty.

Pros: great benefits; good workforce; pleasant environment
Cons: outrageous price to park; forced union dues

Knowledgeable and accommodating staff
Technical support when needed. Administrative support outstanding.

Facilities are first rate.

A typical day at work is working on research projects
I learned from my colleagues about software design
The most enjoyable part of the job is I publish my ideas to benefit the society

UCSD has a lot of nice people, but there is no room for growth in any position. In order to move up, you have to go to a different department, but departments only hire people they won't have to train. It's very difficult to find a new position.

there are alot of good places to eat. management unexceptable . co-workers good people except for most.