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EMPLOYEE
PARTICIPANTS
10
TOTAL
RATINGS
107

Amyris Biotechnologies Company Culture

Amyris Biotechnologies Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews
4.3/5
Amyris Biotechnologies' Overall Culture is rated A-

Top Rated Culture Dimensions

Amyris Biotechnologies CEO

Bottom 30%Bottom 30% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
 Amyris Biotechnologies' CEO
63 /100

Diversity at Amyris Biotechnologies

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B

Diverse employees at Amyris Biotechnologies have rated Perks And Benefits, Manager, and Leadership as the highest categories they have scored

Women at Amyris Biotechnologies

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C+

Women at Amyris Biotechnologies have rated Manager, Leadership, and CEO Rating as the highest categories they have scored

Amyris Biotechnologies eNPS

Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"
Top 20%Top 20% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably

Recommend to a Friend?

43

Amyris Biotechnologies employees are 43% more likely to recommend Amyris Biotechnologies as a great place to work

57%Promoters
29%Passives
14%Detractors

Working at Amyris Biotechnologies

Working at Amyris Biotechnologies is rated highly by 10 employees, across various culture dimensions. Amyris Biotechnologies employees are most satisfied about Manager, Leadership, and Retention categories, putting Amyris Biotechnologies’s culture in the Top 15% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 30% compared to other companies in San Francisco. See below in detail how working at Amyris Biotechnologies was rated by employees.

Overall Company Culture at Amyris Biotechnologies

A-

Overall Company Culture at Amyris Biotechnologies is rated A-

Last updated months ago

Top
15%

Amyris Biotechnologies ranks in the Top 15% of other companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score

Amyris Biotechnologies Employee Reviews

Out of 7 Amyris Biotechnologies employee reviews, 83% were positive. The remaining 17% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Amyris Biotechnologies improve their work culture.

83%
17%
Positive Reviews83%
Constructive Feedback17%

Positive Reviews From Amyris Biotechnologies Employees

  • What is the best part about your compensation package?
    it's a decent package of equity and cash
  • What are some of the best things about your team?
    self sufficient and easy to work with
  • What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?
    the people and the technology

Constructive Feedback From Amyris Biotechnologies Employees

  • What does the leadership team need to get better at?
    communications, accounting, and being able to set proper achievable goals

Amyris Biotechnologies Company Information

Amyris Biotechnologies Company Overview

Amyris Biotechnologies creates renewable products, focusing on fuels and chemicals.

Amyris Biotechnologies Mission, Vision & Values

Amyris Biotechnologies Mission Statement

To solve global problems with innovative solutions that are both renewable and sustainable – real solutions that don’t compromise on performance, affordability or availability.

Amyris Biotechnologies Vision Statement

To make the best products available to all and to help humanity while we do it.

Amyris Biotechnologies Values

  • Innovation
  • Collaboration
  • Amyrous
  • Safety
  • Integrity
HeadquarterEmeryville, CA
United States of America
Websiteamyris.com/
Founding Date2003
Tel5104500794
Company StatusPrivate

Amyris Biotechnologies Competitors

Amyris Biotechnologies competitors include Genomatica. Amyris Biotechnologies ranks 1st in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Amyris Biotechnologies compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

  1. #1
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    Amyris Biotechnologies
    4.3/5
  2. #2
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    Genomatica
    3.5/5
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Amyris Biotechnologies Employees

10 employees at Amyris Biotechnologies have reviewed Amyris Biotechnologies across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.

Overall, the 10 Amyris Biotechnologies employees give their leadership a grade of A-, or Top 15% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.

Employees at Amyris Biotechnologies are pleased with their total compensation at Amyris Biotechnologies, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.

Overall, employees at Amyris Biotechnologies are generally satisfied with their team. 10 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C+. Less than half believe the meetings at Amyris Biotechnologies are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.

The majority of employees at Amyris Biotechnologies believe the environment at Amyris Biotechnologies is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Amyris Biotechnologies is extremely fast. About 75% of the employees at Amyris Biotechnologies work 8 hours or less.

Overall, the employees at Amyris Biotechnologies are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

Joining Amyris Biotechnologies - Employee Onboarding

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in San Francisco about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. San Francisco employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 78% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.

Amyris Biotechnologies KPIs and OKRs

Employees’ understanding of Amyris Biotechnologies' KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 1 Amyris Biotechnologies employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.

AnswerPercent
Yes100%
No0%
Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?
AnswerPercent
Yes0%
No0%
Are the KPIs/OKRs for your department clear?

Amyris Biotechnologies CEO & Leadership

Amyris Biotechnologies CEO

 Amyris Biotechnologies' CEO
63 /100

Amyris Biotechnologies Leadership

The Amyris Biotechnologies Executive Team is rated a “B”

  • Kathy Valiasek CFO

    Kathy Valiasek serves as the CFO of Amyris Biotechnologies.

  • Eduardo Alvarez Chief Operating Officer

    Eduardo Alvarez serves as the Chief Operating Officer of Amyris Inc. Eduardo started at Amyris Inc in October of 2017.... read more

  • Christine Ofori Chief People Officer

    Christine Ofori serves as the Chief People Officer of Amyris Inc. Christine started at Amyris Inc in November of 2016.... read more

  • Greg Manuel Senior Vice President for Corporate Development and Strategy

    Greg Manuel serves as the Senior Vice President for Corporate Development and Strategy of Amyris Biotechnologies.

  • Jim Iacoponi Senior Vice President, Business Operations

    Jim Iacoponi serves as the Senior Vice President, Business Operations of Amyris Inc. Jim started at Amyris Inc in June... read more

  • Cynthia Bryant SVP Corporate Development and Collaborations

    Cynthia Bryant serves as the SVP Corporate Development and Collaborations of Amyris Biotechnologies.

  • Amoolya Singh Vice President

    Amoolya Singh serves as the Vice President of Amyris Inc. Amoolya started at Amyris Inc in May of 2011. Amoolya... read more

  • Kathy Oglesby Vice President of Flavor, Fragrance and Cosmetic Ingredients

    Kathy Oglesby serves as the Vice President of Flavor, Fragrance and Cosmetic Ingredients of Amyris Inc. Kathy started at... read more

  • Lishan Zhao Vice President, R&D and Business Lead, China

    Lishan Zhao serves as the Vice President, R&D and Business Lead, China of Amyris Inc. Lishan started at Amyris Inc in... read more

Amyris Biotechnologies Salaries

How much does Amyris Biotechnologies pay?

How much do people at Amyris Biotechnologies get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Amyris Biotechnologies is $129,957, or $62 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $150,105, or $72 per hour.

At Amyris Biotechnologies, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $297,098 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $44,275 annually. Average Amyris Biotechnologies salaries by department include: Design at $108,640, Finance at $93,614, Business Development at $130,602, and IT at $123,980. Half of Amyris Biotechnologies salaries are above $150,105.

6 employees at Amyris Biotechnologies rank their Compensation in the Top 20% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 19 ratings) while 5 employees at Amyris Biotechnologies rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 30% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 5 ratings).

Last updated months ago.

1st Percentile
$79k
$79k1st Percentile
20th Percentile
$113k
$113k20th Percentile
40th Percentile
$149k
$149k40th Percentile
60th Percentile
$212k
$212k60th Percentile
80th Percentile
$283k
$283k80th Percentile
100th Percentile
$376k
$376k100th Percentile
$129,957*
Average Compensation
$150,105*
Median Compensation

* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.

Amyris Biotechnologies Salaries by Department

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Diversity & Inclusion at Amyris Biotechnologies

Diverse employees at Amyris Biotechnologies score the company 76/100 across various culture categories, placing Amyris Biotechnologies in the Top 30% of companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Amyris Biotechnologies across various culture dimensions.

Ranked Culture the Highest

Women N/A/100
Men N/A/100
Diverse Employees N/A/100

Ranked Culture the Lowest

Women N/A/100
Men N/A/100
Diverse Employees N/A/100

Amyris Biotechnologies Perks & Benefits

Health & Wellness

  • Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

  • PTO / Vacation Policy

Amyris Biotechnologies PTO

Amyris Biotechnologies' benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1000 -$1500 cash value per month.

AnswerPercent
Flex Time0%
Vacation Policy0%
Office Meals0%
401k Contribution0%
Childcare0%
Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?
AnswerPercent
Yes0%
No0%
Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?
AnswerPercent
$2500+/mo0%
$1500 - $2500/mo0%
$1000 -$1500/mo100%
$500 -$1000/mo0%
Less than $500/mo0%
What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?

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Frequently Asked Questions regarding Amyris Biotechnologies

What is Amyris Biotechnologies eNPS?

The eNPS for Amyris Biotechnologies is 43

What is the salary for QA in Amyris Biotechnologies?

QA average salary in the US is 103k

What are the salaries in the Marketing in Amyris Biotechnologies?

The average salaries for Marketing in Amyris Biotechnologies is 203k

Who are Amyris Biotechnologies competitors?

Amyris Biotechnologies main competitors are Genomatica

What are the benefits at Amyris Biotechnologies?

Amyris Biotechnologies perks and benefits are Health Insurance & PTO / Vacation Policy

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