Good but unstable job - Research Associate II LSU Employee Review

4.0
Apr 5, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

The 401k benefits are pretty good, matching 6% while contributing 8%. I also have nearly complete control of when I am scheduled; I come in whenever I want as long as I put in my 40 hours.

Cons

The pay is not competitive at all, simply put. Additionally, these positions are highly unstable due to how they're funded. Finally, there is almost zero opportunity for growth.

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5.0
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Pros

Management works with school schedule.

Cons

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4.0
Jul 8, 2026
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Pros

Benefits covered 90% of my healthcare needs. The time-off and work-from-home policies were flexible and allowed me to meet my military requirements.

Cons

The salary policy did not guarantee advancement for low-level employees. You are guaranteed a merit raise each year, but you cannot receive a salary raise within the same six-month period. If an Unclassified employee reaches the maximum of their pay scale, they will no longer receive a merit raise. A department supervisor must approve any pay scale increase. The appeal process takes longer than most are willing to accept.

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