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    Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Reviews

    Updated April 21, 2018
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    Laurie H. Glimcher
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    • low pay in terms of the education level (in 19 reviews)

    • Didn't see any room for growth in my department (in 8 reviews)

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    1. "Research fellow"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I worked at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute full-time

      Pros

      Great opportunity for career development

      Cons

      Work and life balance not very good

    2. "Intern"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
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      Neutral Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I worked at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute part-time

      Pros

      The lab staff were incredibly patient and eager to teach.

      Cons

      Unpaid, but the experience was worth every second.

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    3. "Great research environment"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
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      Positive Outlook

      I have been working at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute full-time

      Pros

      Dedicated staff; trusted name for cancer care; rich in resources for research and clinical care

      Cons

      As with many academic medical centers, there is an incredibly hierarchical system. On the research side, the professors with Harvard affiliations "count" in a way that other researchers do not, which misses the potential of many talented investigators.

    4. "Grant Accountantg"

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      Current Employee - Grant Accountant in Boston, MA
      Current Employee - Grant Accountant in Boston, MA
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      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute full-time (More than 10 years)

      Pros

      Very rewarding work.
      Great benefits.
      Compensation usually at market rate.
      Potential for growth and upward advancement.

      Cons

      Parking is a problem at times.

    5. "Good place"

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      Current Employee - Postdoctoral Fellow in Boston, MA
      Current Employee - Postdoctoral Fellow in Boston, MA
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      Neutral Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute full-time (More than 3 years)

      Pros

      Good place to start your career

      Cons

      medical Insurance is very good

    6. "Great so far"

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      Current Employee - Human Research Coordinator in Boston, MA
      Current Employee - Human Research Coordinator in Boston, MA
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute full-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      Good work/life balance. Encourage you not to come in while sick. Clearly care about the business that they're in. Interesting work.

      Cons

      Work load can be overwhelming at times, position is not easy to learn.

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      "Great place for translational research"

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      Current Employee - Research Technician in Boston, MA
      Current Employee - Research Technician in Boston, MA
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      Positive Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I have been working at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute full-time (More than 3 years)

      Pros

      One of the best cancer research institutions in the country due to tremendous faculty, close proximity to great hospitals, and overall environment of excited scientists.

      Cons

      As with all jobs in academia, the pay isn't great for lower level positions. But overall good place to begin career.

      Advice to Management

      Experience with management differs on a lab-by-lab basis. I have had a great experience with the people who run my lab.

    8. "Senior Research Project Manager"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I have been working at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute full-time

      Pros

      mission driven institute that is very compassionate about research and patient care

      Cons

      some departments lack professional development support if you are not on the path to becoming a clinician.

      Advice to Management

      professional development support & manager feedback needed.

    9. "Lovely place to work"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I have been working at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute full-time

      Pros

      Lovely place to work at

      Cons

      None to my knowledge, as yet

    10. "HR"

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      Current Employee - Manager in Boston, MA
      Current Employee - Manager in Boston, MA
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      Neutral Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I have been working at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute full-time (More than 5 years)

      Pros

      Amazing people at this organization

      Cons

      Sense of community is harder as it grows

      Advice to Management

      Pay attention to what made this place so special at its core and listen to the people doing the work

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