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Industry: Colleges and Universities · HQ: Cambridge, MA

Harvard University Employee Job Reviews in the United States

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4.1
Average Rating
(based on 93 Harvard University Review Ratings)

Ratings by Category

Company Culture
4.2
Growth Opportunities
3.5
People You Work With
4.5
Person You Work For
4.3
Rewards You Receive
3.7
Support You Get
4.2
Way You Work
4.2
Work Setting
4.3
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Postdoctoral Fellow
in Boston, MA

"Harvard is a great place for performing research in diverse areas."

Person You Work For 5 / 5 People You Work With 5 / 5 Work Setting 5 / 5
Support You Get 5 / 5 Rewards You Receive 5 / 5 Growth Opportunities 5 / 5
Company Culture 5 / 5 Way You Work 5 / 5
Harvard University Employee
in Cambridge, MA

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

Person You Work For 4 / 5 People You Work With 4 / 5 Work Setting 4 / 5
Support You Get 4 / 5 Rewards You Receive 3 / 5 Growth Opportunities 3 / 5
Company Culture 5 / 5 Way You Work 4 / 5
Research Intern
in Cambridge, MA

"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."

Person You Work For 5 / 5 People You Work With 5 / 5 Work Setting 5 / 5
Support You Get 5 / 5 Rewards You Receive 3 / 5 Growth Opportunities 5 / 5
Company Culture 5 / 5 Way You Work 5 / 5
Research Assistant
in Boston, MA

"I've worked at Harvard Medical School since 2019, and there are so many people working on different projects that it's a haven for collaboration. My supervisors are extremely nice, accommodating, and smart people. I've learned more here than I had in the many years prior. Highly recommend this place for work!"

Person You Work For 5 / 5 People You Work With 5 / 5 Work Setting 5 / 5
Support You Get 5 / 5 Rewards You Receive 4 / 5 Growth Opportunities 5 / 5
Company Culture 5 / 5 Way You Work 5 / 5
Postdoctoral Scholar
in Boston, MA

"Great lab and working environment"

Person You Work For 4 / 5 People You Work With 4 / 5 Work Setting 4 / 5
Support You Get 4 / 5 Rewards You Receive 3 / 5 Growth Opportunities 3 / 5
Company Culture 4 / 5 Way You Work 4 / 5
Research Fellow
in Cambridge, MA

"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."

Person You Work For 5 / 5 People You Work With 5 / 5 Work Setting 5 / 5
Support You Get 5 / 5 Rewards You Receive 5 / 5 Growth Opportunities 5 / 5
Company Culture 5 / 5 Way You Work 5 / 5
Visiting Scientist
in Boston, MA

"I have been working as a visiting scientist at Harvard Medical School for the last 9 months. It is one of the most futuristic places in the world."

Person You Work For 5 / 5 People You Work With 5 / 5 Work Setting 5 / 5
Support You Get 5 / 5 Rewards You Receive 4 / 5 Growth Opportunities 5 / 5
Company Culture 5 / 5 Way You Work 5 / 5

Harvard University Reviews FAQs

Is Harvard University a good company to work for?

Harvard University has an overall rating of 4.1 Average Rating out of 5, based on over 93 Harvard University Review Ratings left anonymously by Harvard University employees, which is 5% higher than the average rating for all companies on CareerBliss. 98% of employees would recommend working at Harvard University.

Does Harvard University pay their employees well?

Harvard University employees earn $50,500 annually on average, or $24 per hour, which is 23% lower than the national salary average of $66,000 per year. 32 Harvard University employees have shared their salaries on CareerBliss. Find Harvard University Salaries by Job Title.

How satisfied are employees working at Harvard University?

98% of employees would recommend working at Harvard University with the overall rating of 4.1 out of 5. Employees also rated Harvard University 4.2 out of 5 for Company Culture, 3.7 for Rewards You Receive, 3.5 for Growth Opportunities and 4.2 for support you get.

What is the highest paying job at Harvard University?

According to our data, the highest paying job at Harvard University is a Associate Dean at $196,000 annually. Browse Harvard University Salaries by Job Profile.

What is the lowest paying job at Harvard University?

According to our data, the lowest paying job at Harvard University is a Customer Service Representative at $16,000 annually. Browse Harvard University Salaries by Job Profile.

What are the pros and cons of working at Harvard University?

According to reviews on CareerBliss, employees commonly rated the pros of working at Harvard University to be Company Culture, Growth Opportunities, People You Work With and Person You Work For, and no cons.

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