Interesting research, but poor pay and disorganized labs - Research Technician I Penn State Health Employee Review

3.0
13 July 2020
Recommend
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Pros

The research was very interesting, and some labs did some really cool stuff. The benefits were also extensive and supportive (especially healthcare).

Cons

Every lab I worked in was terribly disorganized, and the PI's were micromanaging and discouraged Research Technicians from pursuing their passions, and discouraged me from academic research in general.

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5.0
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Pros

the people are very inspiring to work with.

Cons

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Penn State Health Response
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Thank you for sharing your positive 5-star review and for the kind words about your colleagues. We're glad that comes through. As an academic health system, research is central to who we are. The work you and our research teams do every day touches patients and communities across the region and beyond. Thank you for being part of Penn State Health.
3.0
20 June 2026
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Pros

Mission-focused Some patients and employees are nice Good benefits

Cons

Crowded and Busy. In the cancer institute the lines for check-in went out the door and it seems like everyone forgets their manners in that place. Very little pay for dealing with so many angry patients

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