Working at Penn State University in Hershey, PA: 4 Employee Job Reviews by Real Employee working in Hershey, PA Area

"The overall working environment is friendly and helpful. It should be noted that the institution is part of college part hospital. As a result, there are lots of rules and regulations that may not be experienced by a purely academic institution."

"This job was amazing. I had the ability to perform a multitude of laboratory techniques and translationally based procedures including rodent care and rodent surgery. There were so many opportunities to gain new experience and skills."

"Great technology, pay medicore, Supervisor lacked leadership/people skills"

What do you like about working at Penn State University?

"People and benefits (Same job at HACC paid more with same benefits)."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Negotiate the starting pay, raises can be sporatic and below market value for the area. Don't expect the job to be what's advertised, it usually sounds more glamorius than it is."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Provide opportunites for people to grow. Communicate goals prior to evaulation time with the employee (mid year review ...) No end of the year surprises on eval that affect bonuses"