Emily Matson
About Emily Matson
Emily Matson serves as the Associate Director of Recruiting at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, a position she has held since 2021. With a background in scientific recruitment and a strong educational foundation in Biology and Science Education, she has extensive experience in the field.
Work at Broad Institute
Emily Matson has been serving as the Associate Director of Recruiting at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard since 2021. In this role, she oversees recruitment strategies and initiatives to attract top talent to the organization. Prior to her current position, she worked as a Recruiter and Senior Recruiter from 2016 to 2020, where she focused on sourcing and hiring candidates for various roles. Additionally, she held the position of Manager of Recruiting Operations for 10 months in 2020 to 2021, where she managed the operational aspects of the recruiting process.
Previous Experience in Recruiting
Before joining the Broad Institute, Emily Matson worked at Commonwealth Sciences, Inc. as a Scientific Recruiter and Account Manager from 2011 to 2014. In this capacity, she was responsible for recruiting scientific talent and managing client accounts. Following her time at Commonwealth Sciences, she worked at Quintiles as a Senior Staffing Specialist from 2014 to 2016, where she further developed her expertise in staffing and recruitment within the scientific sector.
Educational Background
Emily Matson earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from the University of Central Florida, where she studied from 2005 to 2009. She continued her education at the same institution, obtaining a Master of Education in Science Education from 2009 to 2011. Her academic background has equipped her with a strong foundation in both biological sciences and educational methodologies.
Career Timeline
Emily Matson's career in recruitment began at Commonwealth Sciences, Inc. from 2011 to 2014. She then transitioned to Quintiles, where she worked as a Senior Staffing Specialist from 2014 to 2016. After that, she joined the Broad Institute, initially as a Recruiter in 2016, advancing to Senior Recruiter, and later to Manager of Recruiting Operations before becoming the Associate Director in 2021. This timeline illustrates her progressive career in recruitment within the scientific and academic sectors.