Working at Tufts University in Boston, MA: 10 Employee Job Reviews by Real Employee working in Boston, MA Area

"Tufts is a very complex institution that has taught me about regulating and complying with state-mandated restrictions"

"excellent workplace. Great working environment to grow and apply your skills for people who are in their initial phase of career."

"Great people and great place to work."

"Tufts university is a good place to work,I have been working here for the past four years. They have extensive resources for their employees."

"Tufts is a great place to work, great people, great environment and great benefits."

"I loved working here, am sad to go. I learned a lot here and finally thought that this would be my last job. It's very unfortunate that with all the cuts to the NIH, funding for academic research facilities is being lost."

"Building, research labs, offices, conference rooms condition is bad."

What do you like about working at Tufts University?

"Work environment is relaxed. I can leave early or arrive late some days."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Relaxed work environment. Not much work pressure. Projects progress in slow pace. If you are highly motivated like me and want move up in career ladder, you'd be disappointed"

What don't you like about working at Tufts University?

"No career growth. The infrastructure (rooms, labs, offices, buildings) are old. I'd never show my friends where I work. Pay scale is way below average (work week is 35hrs). As a research assistant I make 10K less than my counterpart at Harvard university."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Increase the pay scale so you can retain talent. Provide better infrastructure and resources (e.g. fitness center, cafeteria) so we can proudly show off our workplace."

"The Center does not have growth opportunity nor a competent management staff."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"DO not apply, the company is bankrupt"

"Tufts is like a home to me - friendly people, great working atmosphere and a lot of mentors - you can just do anything research wise. Great scientifically."

What do you like about working at Tufts University?

"the scientific atmosphere."

What don't you like about working at Tufts University?

"not about tufts, but research jobs in academia don't pay well."