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Desert Research Institute

Part of NSHE (Nevada System of Higher Education)

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Desert Research Institute reviews

4.2

89% would recommend to a friend

(45 total reviews)
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Kumud Acharya

94% approve of CEO

71% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.0

Culture & values

3.8

Diversity & inclusion

3.8

Work/Life balance

3.7

Senior management

3.7

Compensation and benefits

3.5

Career opportunities

Desert Research Institute has an employee rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars, based on 45 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Desert Research Institute employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Education industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

45 reviews
5.0
Feb 25, 2016

Hi

Lab assistant
Recommend
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Pros

-Good hours (works around school; 10-20/week) -Decent pay: 12$/hour -Great laboratory experience

Cons

-Temporary Position: finished when experiments are completed

5.0
Jun 25, 2026

Intern

Ra
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Hands-on experience with real research projects rather than administrative work. Opportunities to work with scientists, engineers, and graduate researchers. Flexible and supportive work environment. Exposure to modern technologies including IoT sensors, data collection, cloud platforms, and environmental monitoring. Encourages independent problem solving and learning. Good networking opportunities for students considering graduate school or research careers. Meaningful work that contributes to environmental and public health research.

Cons

Intern compensation may be lower than industry positions. Some projects can move slowly due to research timelines and funding constraints. Limited structured training; interns often need to learn independently. Career advancement opportunities can be less clear compared to private-sector companies.

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