Broad Institute


The institute was founded to seize the opportunity that arose from the Human Genome Project -- the international effort that successfully deciphered the entire human genetic code. Despite that accomplishment, scientists knew they still lacked a clear understanding of the genetic basis of disease, and how to translate that understanding into more effective prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.
To reach these goals, it was clear that a new type of research institution had to be created. The traditional academic model of individual laboratories working within their specific disciplines was not designed to meet the emerging challenges of biomedicine. To gain a comprehensive view of the human genome and biological systems, they instead had to work in a highly integrated fashion.
That meant working in nimble teams that combined biology, chemistry, mathematics, computation, and engineering with medical science and clinical research. It also meant working at a scale usually seen in industry, with access to world-class infrastructure. At the same time, this institution had to foster an atmosphere of creativity, risk-taking, and open sharing of data and research. Finally, this new model needed to seek collaborations beyond its borders.
Broad Institute is an “experiment” in this new way of doing science. It spans some of Boston’s leading institutions (Harvard, MIT, and Harvard-affiliated hospitals) and scientific disciplines (biology, chemistry, medicine, computer science, and engineering). Today, the Broad community includes more than three thousand scientists, committed to advancing research in areas including infectious disease, cancer, psychiatric research, and cardiovascular disease.
Embedded in this new approach to doing science, are our values including:
- Propelling the understanding and treatment of disease
Broad Institute is empowering a revolution in biomedicine to accelerate the pace at which the world conquers disease. - Collaborating deeply
Broad Institute is a mission-driven community that brings together researchers in medicine, biology, chemistry, computation, engineering, and mathematics from across MIT, Harvard, and the Harvard-affiliated hospitals, along with collaborators around the world. - Reaching globally
Broad Institute is committed to addressing medical challenges across the world, including collaborating with scientists and public health experts to address important needs in developing countries - Empowering scientists
Broad Institute fosters an environment in which scientists can take risks on bold ideas with transformative potential. - Building partnerships
Broad Institute works to build and sustain international consortia to speed discovery in areas including psychiatric research, infectious disease, cardiovascular disease, and cancer. - Sharing data and knowledge
Broad Institute is committed to making the extensive data, methods, and technologies it generates rapidly and readily accessible to the scientific community to drive biomedical progress around the world.
(Read about our principles for disseminating scientific innovations) - Promoting inclusion
Broad Institute believes that progress in biomedical research requires a fully inclusive community across sex, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, and gender identity.
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Cambridge, Massachusetts
Description & Requirements The Senior Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist will provide technical, program development and management, and implementation support in areas of hazardous waste management, emergency action planning...
23h
Job Type | Full Time |

Account Manager I, Broad Genomics
Burlington, Massachusetts
Description & Requirements The Broad Institute's Genomics Platform seeks a collaborative, versatile account manager. Working in an exciting and fast-paced environment, the Account Manager will support a portfolio of academic, commercial, an...
2d
Job Type | Full Time |

Comparative Medicine Technician
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Description & Requirements The Broad Institute is an amazing place - we apply our deep knowledge of human genetics to empower a revolution in biomedicine and accelerate the pace at which the world conquers disease. Through our partnerships ...
2d
Job Type | Full Time |

Research Associate II - Cardiovascular Disease Initiative
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Description & Requirements The Broad Institute of MIT & Harvard, a world leader in genetic research, is looking for exceptional candidates to join the Cardiovascular Disease Initiative (CVDi). The successful candidate will join a multidisci...
4d
Job Type | Full Time |

Burlington, Massachusetts
Description & Requirements Performs and supports lab processes. Learns new processes and technologies as required. Adheres to quality standards through evaluation and troubleshooting at critical process points following Broad Quality Manage...
6d
Job Type | Full Time |

Process Development Technician
Burlington, Massachusetts
Description & Requirements Job Description: REQUIREMENTS BS/BA degree in Biology or Chemistry. Please be prepared to provide a copy of the diploma and transcripts upon request. Working, solid knowledge of primary biological and laboratory s...
6d
Job Type | Full Time |

Process Development Technician
Burlington, Massachusetts
Description & Requirements Job Description: REQUIREMENTS BS/BA degree in Biology or Chemistry. Please be prepared to provide a copy of the diploma and transcripts upon request. Working, solid knowledge of primary biological and laboratory s...
6d
Job Type | Full Time |

Senior Billing Accountant - Sponsored Research
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Description & Requirements About The Broad Institute The Broad Institute is a remarkable institution - we apply our deep knowledge of human genetics to empower a revolution in biomedicine and accelerate the pace at which the world conquers ...
6d
Job Type | Full Time |

Comparative Medicine Technician II
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Description & Requirements The Broad Institute of MIT & Harvard is an amazing place - we apply our deep knowledge of human genetics to empower a revolution in biomedicine and accelerate the pace at which the world conquers disease. Through ...
6d
Job Type | Full Time |

Postdoctoral Associate- Gerstner Center for Cancer Diagnostics
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Description & Requirements The Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard is seeking an outstanding Postdoctoral Associate candidate to join the Priming Agent Team-an exciting multidisciplinary and multi-lab collaboration led by Viktor Adalsteinsso...
6d
Job Type | Full Time |