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      Lab Dependent - Research Specialist MIT Employee Review

      4.0
      Jul 8, 2021
      Research specialist
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      Pros

      You will learn a lot. Having MIT on your resume will open a ton of doors for you. Depending on the lab and your plans, can be good room for growth.

      Cons

      Depending on the lab, can be overworked and underpaid. Lots of big egos.

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      5.0
      Jun 20, 2026
      Phd graduate student
      Recommend
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      Pros

      Great School for doing a PhD

      Cons

      You have to do a PhD

      4.0
      Jun 19, 2026
      Postdoctoral associate
      Recommend
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      Pros

      Brilliant colleagues A good degree of research independence Research funding sufficient for running experiments

      Cons

      Research divisions are mostly uncoordinated Administrative support is more reactive than proactive

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