I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at The Broad Institute (Cambridge, MA) in Apr 2019
Interview
After applying on their personal job site called "Workday", I was contacted by HR about three weeks later to set up a Skype interview with one of the Group Leaders and a Research Scientist that I would be working with closely. The interviews were about half an hour each and consisted mostly of the interviewers asking me what kind of research I was involved in. The end of both interviews was reserved for me to ask questions about what I would be doing in the lab as well as the research study itself.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
When would you be able to start this position if you were offered it?
I applied through a recruiter. I interviewed at The Broad Institute (Cambridge, MA) in Nov 2025
Interview
First, there was a one way interview where you have to answer 5 questions and you get to retake the videos as many times as you want. Then a screening with the hiring manager, and lastly a 2 and a half hour panel interview where you get to talk to multiple members of the lab.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What is a time you had to manage multiple projects with a deadline? How did you meet the deadlines?
I applied online. I interviewed at The Broad Institute (Boston, MA) in Oct 2025
Interview
This was a one-way video interview with no follow-up about next steps or timeline. It was not challenging and allowed for multiple takes, but it felt impersonal and robotic. I did not enjoy the experience or get to ask any questions myself.
It took up to 2 months for the entire process, but it moved very fast and efficiency (4 rounds). I'm impressed by the screening interview with recruiter, very insightful (definitely not asking tons of unnecessary questions, instead heavily focusing on your career goal: Why do you want to join Broad?). The team is very nice and professional. Again, they won't spend time asking things that they aren't looking for; instead they seriously evaluate your technical kills for the position itself and behavior/cultural fit for the whole team. If you are one of their top candidates, you definitely would hear back quickly for the next steps. The timeline is very reasonable overall.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
I would love to hear about your career goals. What do you want to pursue and how could Broad help you with?
