Does Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research. This rating has improved by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research?

87% of Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research 3.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.1 for culture and values and 4.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research?

Postdoctoral Fellow (9) , Research Assistant (4) , Research Technician (4) , Graduate Student (3) , Lab Technician (3) , Postdoctoral Associate (3) , Postdoctoral Research Fellow (3) , Postdoctoral Researcher (3) , Technician (3) , Graduate Research Assistant (2) , Postdoctoral Research Associate (2) , Research Associate (2) , Technical Assistant (2)

What are the pros of working at Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research according to real employee reviews?

"Great benefits here as well." ((in 12 reviews)); "such an amazing experience, work aside brilliant people" ((in 6 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research according to real employee reviews?

"Low Pay" ((in 5 reviews)); "Salary is on par with academic research in the area but it is low" ((in 4 reviews))

What are the top reviewed Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research locations?

Cambridge , Boston , Los Angeles , Hanover , Cambridge , East Atlanta

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Good place to do postdoctoral research - Postdoctoral Associate Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research Employee Review

5.0

Nov 3, 2013

Postdoctoral associate

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Pros

There are a lot of talented scientists. Stimulating research. Lots of opportunities for collaborations

Cons

Although WI has one of the highest salary rates in the US, all postdocs in the academia are severely underpaid. Long hours, also comes with the territory

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5.0

Feb 13, 2026

Data center technician

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The company always expects to expand its operations

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The company was only contracted

4.0

Apr 24, 2026

Anonymous employee

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Pros

Great place to do research

Cons

Need more benefits for postdocs

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