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    Washington State University Reviews

    Updated April 16, 2018
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    • in small town far from large cities (in 25 reviews)

    • If employed for a temporary full-time position don't expect to feel important to the cause of your research (in 15 reviews)

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    1. "Mechanical Engineer"

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      Current Employee - PhD Student
      Current Employee - PhD Student

      I have been working at Washington State University full-time (More than 3 years)

      Pros

      Great research team and advisor

      Cons

      It is better to bring more funds for the research teams

    2. "Lab Technician"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I worked at Washington State University part-time

      Pros

      Good Experience for a college student

      Cons

      No other employees at the workplace

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    3. "Research Assistant"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I have been working at Washington State University full-time

      Pros

      Nice working environment and friendly people. Less living expense.

      Cons

      Not too many entertainments. Bad position.

    4. "WSU Catering"

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      Former Employee - Student Manager in Pullman, WA
      Former Employee - Student Manager in Pullman, WA

      I worked at Washington State University part-time (More than 3 years)

      Pros

      Great people, free food and once you’ve been there awhile and can prove you know what you’re doing, you get a lot of responsibility

      Cons

      Pay, hours are random, working alone or late at night sometimes was hard with a full class schedule

    5. "Good beneifts and work-life balance"

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      Current Employee - Director in Pullman, WA
      Current Employee - Director in Pullman, WA
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      Neutral Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Washington State University part-time (More than 8 years)

      Pros

      Good relationships, clear vision, good outlook

      Cons

      Limited opportunity for moving up quickly

      Advice to Management

      Things are OK. No advice to give.

    6. "Chemical Engineering"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I worked at Washington State University full-time

      Pros

      Research based department!
      Not many courses!

      Cons

      Not a friendly environment for international students.

    7. "Student"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I have been working at Washington State University full-time

      Pros

      ABET accredited. Good engineering program

      Cons

      Most professors are here only to conduct research

    8. "Good Place for Higher Ed Job Experience"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee in Pullman, WA
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee in Pullman, WA
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at Washington State University full-time (More than 5 years)

      Pros

      Great college town, plenty of opportunities.

      Cons

      Higher ed politics, lack of comraderie in certain departments.

    9. "Okay environment, but pay is not competitive"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I have been working at Washington State University part-time

      Pros

      Excellent benefits; town is very quiet.

      Cons

      Pay scale is not competitive compared to other WA public higher-ed institutions

    10. "Graduate Student Teaching Assistant"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
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      I have been working at Washington State University part-time (More than 3 years)

      Pros

      Great teaching opportunity and allowed me to hone some skills for classroom management. Time commitment was reasonable as it was for an upper division biochemistry course. Overall, was a great experience that allowed me to further my research in addition to teaching.

      Cons

      This is a graduate student teaching assistantship. This does not pay well, as it covers for your stipend and tuition. It will take time away from your research so keep that in mind if you have poor time management skills.

      Advice to Management

      Great job getting TA-ships to students that require them. If there could be more training time for first time student teachers it would help both the graduate students and undergraduates.

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