Question 1

Is Michigan State University a good company to work for as a Research Assistant?

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Research Assistant professionals working at Michigan State University have rated their employer with 4.4 out of 5 stars in 237 Glassdoor reviews. This is a higher than average score with the overall rating of Michigan State University employees being 4.3 out of 5 stars. Search open Research Assistant jobs at Michigan State University now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Research Assistant interview questions at Michigan State University.

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Does Michigan State University pay Research Assistant employees well?

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Research Assistant professionals rate their compensation and benefits at Michigan State University with 3.9 out of 5 stars based on 237 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 5.3% better than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Research Assistant salaries and benefits at Michigan State University.

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How happy are Research Assistant professionals working at Michigan State University?

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96% of Research Assistant employees at Michigan State University would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has increased by 6% in the past 12 months. Research Assistant professionals have also rated Michigan State University with a 4.3 rating for work-life-balance, 4.8 rating for diversity and inclusion, 4.4 rating for culture and values and 4.3 rating for career opportunities.

Question 4

What are the top reviewed jobs at Michigan State University?

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Research Assistant (250), Graduate Research Assistant (232), Research Associate (68), Teaching Assistant (67), Graduate Teaching Assistant (50), Service Center Representative (49), Undergraduate Research Assistant (49), Graduate Assistant (46), Postdoctoral Research Associate (46), Graduate Student (39), Student Assistant (36), Undergraduate Teaching Assistant (33), Assistant Professor (32), Intern (27), Undergraduate Learning Assistant (27)

Question 5

What are the pros of working at Michigan State University according to real employee reviews?

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"the benefits are great and the job is flexible" ((in 218 reviews)); "It has been great to work alongside so many great minds and people who are invested in their work." ((in 202 reviews)); "Usually flexible hours and usually you aren't working the maximum weekly hours in my experience." ((in 146 reviews)); "MSU has a beautiful campus and is honestly it's a pleasure to head into work every morning." ((in 105 reviews)); "Flexible schedules and lots of options on campus for work" ((in 61 reviews))

Question 6

What are the cons of working at Michigan State University according to real employee reviews?

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"The only con I would have to say about working at MSU is the low pay." ((in 181 reviews)); "Low salary; Not many works" ((in 69 reviews)); "poor management can make a job less desirable." ((in 48 reviews)); "lack of leadership" ((in 20 reviews)); "Poor communication and organization." ((in 17 reviews))

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