University of Washington Employee Reviews for Research Scientist
Browse University of Washington Reviews by Job Title →Research Scientists at University of Washington give their company a 3.6 out of 5.0, while the average rating for University of Washington is 4.0, making them 11% less happy than every other employee at University of Washington and 13% less happy than every other Research Scientist on CareerBliss - the happiest Research Scientists work for Alcatel-Lucent.
"I was working for a drug addict who had complete autonomy to treat his group like his own little fiefdom. It was a nightmare job."
"It is a pleasure to work with creative and energetic people."
What do you like about working at University of Washington?
"There is a high level of collaboration among the different groups."
Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?
"One suggestion for those that will interview here is to be yourself."
What don't you like about working at University of Washington?
"Some of the resources are located in other off campus sites."
What suggestions do you have for management?
"I do wish that share resources are centralized, which makes it easier for the staff."
Average Research Scientist Ratings in the Past 2 Years
| Year | Salary |
|---|---|
| 2012 | $4 |
| 2013 | $1 |
Average University of Washington Attributes by Research Scientist
"UW can't be beat for high level university research environment."
What do you like about working at University of Washington?
"Academic challenge."
Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?
"Go for it."
What don't you like about working at University of Washington?
"Cost of living."
"UW sucks!"
What do you like about working at University of Washington?
"Connecting to the metro bus lines and mass transportation. Mini-workshops on various topics of interests, such as the arts, creativity, etc. Ability to get assistance from experts/professionals--the willingness."
Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?
"Good for you to fit the profile that UW wants. I did not fit that profile. Maybe you will have a better chance. But don't sleep, keep your eyes open at all times, and protect yourself at all times."
What don't you like about working at University of Washington?
"The overt institutionalized bigotry, racism and undercurrent of exclusion of people who were viewed as outsiders from the cultural norm. There was no onboarding process introducing newcomers to the industrial complex of the UW. Also, there were fiefdoms and assumed hierarchies, making it difficult for newcomers to be welcomed."
What suggestions do you have for management?
"It would take a disaster at the UW for any effective changes to be made and the Washington State Government would have to impose these changes. Yes, it is that bad!"
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