Is MIT a good company to work for as a Research Support Associate II?

Research Support Associate II professionals working at MIT have rated their employer with 4.6 out of 5 stars in 768 Glassdoor reviews. This is a higher than average score with the overall rating of MIT employees being 4.4 out of 5 stars. Search open Research Support Associate II Jobs at MIT now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Research Support Associate II interview questions at MIT .

Does MIT pay Research Support Associate II employees well?

Research Support Associate II professionals rate their compensation and benefits at MIT with 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 768 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 5.1% better than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Research Support Associate II salaries at MIT.

How happy are Research Support Associate II professionals working at MIT?

92% of Research Support Associate II employees at MIT would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has decreased by 3% in the past 12 months. Research Support Associate II professionals have also rated MIT with a 3.7 rating for work-life-balance, 4.5 rating for diversity and inclusion, 4.3 rating for culture and values and 4.6 rating for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at MIT?

Research Assistant (307) , Graduate Research Assistant (221) , Postdoctoral Associate (216) , Postdoctoral Research Associate (138) , Graduate Student (127) , Postdoctoral Fellow (117) , PhD Student (115) , Research Scientist (98) , Researcher (81) , Undergraduate Researcher (81) , Graduate Student Researcher (65) , Administrative Assistant (62) , PhD Graduate Student (58) , Research Associate (58) , Undergraduate Research Assistant (56)

What are the pros of working at MIT according to real employee reviews?

"2. Great People: It can be great to collaborate with some of the smartest minds in the world" ((in 409 reviews)); "Benefits are great and the Credit union is fantastic." ((in 351 reviews)); "MIT offers great opportunities for their students to gain research and work experience." ((in 87 reviews)); "Just a great culture to be a part of." ((in 65 reviews)); "Good work life balance it is good" ((in 63 reviews))

What are the cons of working at MIT according to real employee reviews?

"low pay and difficult to find affordable housing in the area" ((in 202 reviews)); "Low salary and very competitive" ((in 189 reviews)); "Long hours during certain points of position but all was worth the time put in." ((in 72 reviews)); "Management is poor" ((in 37 reviews)); "High pressure and lack of sleep" ((in 20 reviews))

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4.6

92% would recommend to a friend

(768 total reviews)

Sally Kornbluth

87% approve of CEO

79% positive business outlook

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4.6

Career opportunities

4.5

Diversity & inclusion

4.3

Culture & values

4.0

Compensation and benefits

3.9

Senior management

3.7

Work/Life balance

Research Support Associate II employees have rated MIT with 4.6 out of 5 stars, based on 768 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Research Support Associate II professionals have an excellent working experience there. MIT is rated 23% above average by Research Support Associate II professionals compared to other employers within the Education industry (3.7 stars).

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768 reviews

3.0

Sep 15, 2025

Higher than average in other employers

Research scientist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

valuable research experience and networking opportunities

Cons

low pay, job insecurity, and limited work–life balance

4.0

Sep 8, 2025

One of the best places to do your PhD

Graduate research assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Livable wages, unionized, great grad researcher community

Cons

Highly competitive, can be long hours

3.0

Sep 7, 2025

Smart people work here

Research associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good place to work. Not much growth opportunities.

Cons

Nothing negative except the pay

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