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    Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Reviews

    Updated December 5, 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 9 reviews)

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    1. "Project Manager"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

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

      Pros

      The work-life balance is great, as well as the job perks. The entire QPS team is wonderful to work with, and all strives for a common goal. Leadership encourages career enriching courses and conferences.

      Cons

      None to share at the moment.

    2. "Great Place to Work"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee

      Pros

      Dynamic and well-supported institution. There are endless opportunities to learn.

      Cons

      Limited career path potential for scientific staff employees

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    3. "Clinical Research Coordinator"

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      Current Employee - Clinical Research Coordinator in Boston, MA
      Current Employee - Clinical Research Coordinator in Boston, MA

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

      Pros

      Working on clinical trials helps patients and furthers important research on various oncology disease groups

      Cons

      Tediousness of some of the responsibilities (e.g., data entry)

    4. "Postdoc"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee

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

      Pros

      Good environment good for collaborating

      Cons

      Competitive and can be stressful

    5. "Awesome"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
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      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      Pros

      Great place to work for.

      Cons

      Not that I can think of.

    6. Helpful (1)

      "Postdoc review"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee

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

      Pros

      A lot of great chemistry collaborations
      new animal facility
      12 weeks maternity paid time off

      Cons

      Typical postdoc salary makes it hard to manage childcare in Boston.

      Advice to Management

      Better childcare subsidies for postdocs

    7. Helpful (1)

      "Nice place to for research"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee

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

      Pros

      Academia research environment, nice colleague

      Cons

      low compensations, benefits are not so good.

    8. "Change in business operations strategy is necessary"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Negative Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I have been working at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute full-time (More than 8 years)

      Pros

      Great mission
      Great research
      Great hospital

      Cons

      Pay 10-15% lower than other hospitals in the area.

      Advice to Management

      Poor financial standing can not be addressed by paying employees poorly. Only underperforming employees will stay making the situation worse.

    9. "Project Manager"

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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 full-time

      Pros

      Working with brilliant and talented colleagues

      Cons

      Little job security or opportunity for growth in support roles due to grant / contract nature of research funding

    10. "DFCI"

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      Current Employee - Clinical Assistant
      Current Employee - Clinical Assistant

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

      Pros

      Good Pay, opportunities for continued education,

      Cons

      Many of the CA's are lazy and it creates a negative work environment, those in leadership roles often take advantage

      Advice to Management

      Provide opportunities to improve relationships across interdisciplinary teams