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 767 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 767 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 (306) , 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 410 reviews)); "Benefits are great and the Credit union is fantastic." ((in 353 reviews)); "MIT offers great opportunities for their students to gain research and work experience." ((in 87 reviews)); "Good culture and can be improved" ((in 71 reviews)); "Great work environment and resources" ((in 64 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 208 reviews)); "Low salary and very competitive" ((in 187 reviews)); "Long hours during certain points of position but all was worth the time put in." ((in 66 reviews)); "Management is poor" ((in 42 reviews)); "high pressure working in this environment" ((in 22 reviews))

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4.6

92% would recommend to a friend

(767 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 767 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 Educación industry (3.7 stars).

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767 reviews

4.0

Jul 20, 2025

Competitive

Graduate research assistant

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Pros

Good opportunities, flexible schedule, pay

Cons

Intensive, can work long hours depending on supervisor

5.0

Jul 20, 2025

Great research environment with supportive colleagues

Postdoctoral researcher

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CEO approval

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Pros

- Flexible work hours and remote options - Friendly, collaborative team culture - Access to state-of-the-art facilities - Plenty of learning and mentorship opportunities - Competitive benefits and vacation policy

Cons

- Occasional long hours around deadlines - Bureaucratic paperwork can be slow - Funding priorities sometimes unclear - Limited travel budgets for conferences - Career progression paths need more transparency

5.0

Jun 24, 2025

academic

Researcher

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CEO approval

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Pros

fun, engaging, hard work with peers

Cons

low pay relative to industry research

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