McLean Hospital - dynamic research hospital - Research Assistant McLean Hospital Employee Review

4.0
Sep 13, 2009
Recommend
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Pros

The benefits are incredible, and the human resources department is easy to work with. Grand rounds and other educational events stimulate learning and collaboration between departments.

Cons

If you live in the city and do not have a car, the commute can be brutal, especially in winter. Senior management are very skilled and intelligent, but there can be murkiness of job responsibilities in the ladder below there.

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5.0
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Pros

Excellent resources, knowledgeable personnel, friendly coworkers, fast paced

Cons

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1.0
May 19, 2026
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Pros

There are some opportunities to collaborate with researchers across departments .

Cons

In my experience, the workplace culture and management environment were challenging. Communication could at times feel dismissive, inconsistent, or unnecessarily confrontational, particularly during stressful operational situations. Concerns related to workplace behavior, fairness, and respect were not always handled in a supportive or transparent manner. There also appeared to be uneven treatment between employees, with some staff receiving significantly more support and flexibility than others. For international employees or individuals from different backgrounds, the environment could feel especially difficult to navigate.

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