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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4.2

87% would recommend to a friend

(78 total reviews)

David C. Page

86% approve of CEO

79% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

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

Sep 30, 2025

postdoc

Postdoctoral researcher

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

great community, pay (for postdoc), benefits, people care

Cons

academic life is hard to thrive in

5.0

Jul 29, 2025

Great place to work

Postdoctoral fellow

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Real good work environment Smart and friendly co-workers Pay well for postdocs Diverse backgrounds A lot respect

Cons

Not enough career support for postdocs

5.0

Jul 14, 2025

Great place to work

Graduate research assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Kind and knowledgeable people, very well-run and organized as an institute, and great scientific research

Cons

Could use more lounge and non-biosafety spaces in general, but that's a very picky complaint overall

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