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 top reviewed Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research locations?

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

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4.2

87% would recommend to a friend

(78 total reviews)

David C. Page

86% approve of CEO

79% positive business outlook

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4.1

Culture & values

4.1

Diversity & inclusion

4.1

Career opportunities

3.9

Compensation and benefits

3.8

Senior management

3.6

Work/Life balance

Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research has an employee rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars, based on 78 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology industry (3.5 stars).

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78 reviews

5.0

Jun 30, 2026

Great environment with talented scientists, but low pay

Technician

Recommend

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Business Outlook

Pros

Opportunity to work with incredibly talented scientists, in a well run institute. Lab facilities and support services were excellent

Cons

Salary is on par with academic research in the area but it is low

3.0

Aug 26, 2022

Biomedical Engineer

Biomedical engineer

Recommend

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Pros

Learning opportunities for career development and self grooming

Cons

A new environment may cause of trouble but it will be fine with time.

4.0

Apr 23, 2020

Great learning opportunity

Research assistant

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Pros

Great place for science. Supportive and smart colleagues.

Cons

Boston is an expensive city.

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