Research Technician - Anonymous employee Penn State Employee Review

3.0
Nov 6, 2013
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Good benefits, median pay, good working conditions. Penn state is a good employer for what it is, an entry level position. To receive higher pay, must leave university

Cons

Pay is subpar compared to industry. Located in a college town, so take that into account when considering living, etc

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5.0
Jun 27, 2026
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Pros

They were very flexible with hours and it was a fun place to work. There was lots of downtime to do other things while on the clock, and an e-bike to get around campus quickly.

Cons

Toward the end they got pretty strict about keeping your computer on a certain tab to take online tickets, and you could get in trouble for not doing it. It’s tedious work overall.

4.0
Jun 26, 2026
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Pros

flexibility. I'm on a fellowship I won with a great advisor. It is not so good for others.

Cons

An inherently liminal position with severely reduced benefits.

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