Working at Harvard University in Cambridge, MA: 52 Employee Job Reviews by Real Employee working in Cambridge, MA Area

"This is Harvard and there is no question just being around smart, hard working people with so many new fantastic ideas every day. This place is one of the world-class universities with the best students, which has attracted the most qualified professors and researchers."

"Harvard Medical School has been instrumental in my development, not only professionally but also personally. To be able to learn from the brightest minds in all of the world is something that enriches me everyday."

"Harvard University provides great work-life balance and competitive benefits"

"Great flexibility of hours, but tough to get vacation time"

"I worked at Harvard University's Chemistry department for two years of my undergrad studies. The lab I was in had wonderful and highly intelligent people who were kind, respectful and very open to teaching and explaining concepts I did not fully understand."

"Extremely good and positive atmosphere"

"doing research at harvard is an amazing experience"

"I've worked at Harvard University for 6 years, and I think it is a great place to learn and grow. I would recommend this university to anyone who is hard working and passionate about learning."

"The Team at Avid was extremely helpful and professional during the process when I was looking for my current position. They were constantly in touch with me providing me with updates daily. I find working with them to be very easy and enjoyable and would certainly recommend them to my colleagues."

"My internship is at Harvard University Faculty of Arts and Sciences, I started in January 29, 2014 to July 25, 2014. Working at Harvard University I found it to be very knowledgeable, educational and a great place to build my IT skills. My supervisors and co-workers are very helpful when needed. I managed computer labs around campus. I also maintained some of the printers such as making sure they always had paper, paper jams, changing toner and maintenance kits."

"SAO states that it needs to develop an EE department but will not seriously advance a program, commitment or tools to accomplish this. Budgets are managed poorly and people are sometimes sent home for lack of being able to pay them. Outsourcing of EE projects are the trend. I have worked here for over a year as contract with a stated up front commitment to transition to permanent yet, contract workers are more the norm here."

"I've worked at Harvard University since 1996."

"I worked at Harvard for more than 8 years. I love my working environment, the people around me are supportive and nice. The only thing that I can not take any more is the cold weather here in Massachusetts."

"Great position for students who are looking for term-time work."