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Amyris Company Culture
Amyris Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews3.3/5
Amyris' Overall Culture is rated C
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Happiness
ACompensation
B+Perks & Benefits
B+Professional Development
BOutlook
BAmyris CEO
Bottom 5%Bottom 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
John Melo
45 /100
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Diversity at Amyris
N/A
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterWomen at Amyris
Top 50%Top 50% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C+
Women at Amyris have rated Team, Environment, and Work Culture as the highest categories they have scored
Amyris 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?"Bottom 40%Bottom 40% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
-19
Amyris employees are -19% more likely to recommend Amyris as a great place to work
| 25% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 31% | Passives |
| 44% | Detractors |
Working at Amyris
Working at Amyris is rated below average by 18 employees, across various culture dimensions. Amyris employees rate Happiness highest among all categories, and think that CEO Rating and Leadership have the most room for improvement, putting Amyris’s culture in the Bottom 45% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 35% compared to other companies in San Francisco. See below in detail how working at Amyris was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Amyris
C
Overall Company Culture at Amyris is rated C
Last updated months ago
Bottom
45%
Amyris ranks in the Bottom 45% of other companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Share Your Opinion
Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterAmyris Employee Reviews
Out of 5 Amyris employee reviews, 67% were positive. The remaining 33% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Amyris improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 67% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 33% |
Positive Reviews From Amyris Employees
- What are some of the best things about your team?Could improve upon talent recruitment. HR is in inexperienced and unequipped with building out high performing teams.
- What is the best part about your compensation package?Pays well and on par with other bay area companies.
Constructive Feedback From Amyris Employees
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Need to improve on better staffing teams and respecting process in order to prevent burnout. Recognizing that every team member is valued and has opinions that should be valued vs spoken over.
Amyris Company Information
Amyris Company Overview
"Amyris develops synthetic bio-science solutions that convert plant sugars into hydrocarbon molecules, fragrance ingredients and cosmetic emollients."
Amyris Mission, Vision & Values
Amyris Mission Statement
We believe highly-engineered organisms and sustainably sourced sugarcane can help solve world problems and support a healthier planet. That's why we are using our technology to create products that support biopharmaceutical drug discovery and production, from cosmetic emollients and fragrances, to fuels, solvents, lubricants, and nutraceuticals.
Amyris Vision Statement
We are honest, fair and ethical. We hold ourselves accountable and deliver on our commitments. We do what we say.
Amyris Values
- Innovation
- Collaboration
- Amyrous
- Safety
- Integrity
| Headquarter | Emeryville, CA United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | amyris.com/ |
| Founding Date | 2003 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | AMRS |
Amyris Employees
18 employees at Amyris have reviewed Amyris 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 18 Amyris employees give their leadership a grade of D-, or Bottom 10% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Amyris are pleased with their total compensation at Amyris, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Amyris are generally satisfied with their team. 18 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C. The majority believe the meetings at Amyris are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Amyris believe the environment at Amyris is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Amyris is extremely fast. About 57% of the employees at Amyris work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Amyris are happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining Amyris - 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 KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of Amyris' KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 1 Amyris employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
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Amyris CEO & Leadership
Amyris CEO - John Melo
45 /100
John’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting John in the Bottom 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 5% compared to CEOs of all other companies in San Francisco. John Melo’s employees rank Amyris in the Top 10% for Happiness, in the Top 20% for Compensation, and in the Top 20% for Perks And Benefits.
Amyris Leadership
The Amyris Executive Team is rated a “D” and led by CEO John Melo, Consultant Raffi Mark Asadorian, and Chief Operating Officer Eduardo Alvarez
John Melo CEO / President
John Melo serves as the CEO / President of Amyris.
Raffi Mark Asadorian Consultant
Mr. Raffi Mark Asadorian has been Chief Financial Officer of Phillips 66 Partners GP LLC at Phillips 66 Partners LP... read more
Eduardo Alvarez Chief Operating Officer
Mr. Eduardo Alvarez has been the Chief Operating Officer of Amyris, Inc. since October 9, 2017. Mr. Alvarez served as... read more
Joel Cherry Ph.D. President of Research & Development
Dr. Joel R. Cherry, Ph.D. has been the President of Research and Development at Amyris, Inc. since July 2011. Dr. Cherry... read more
Kathleen Valiasek Chief Financial Officer
Ms. Kathleen Valiasek, also known as Kathy, was Founder of Lenox Group, Inc. and served as its Chief Executive Officer.... read more
Caroline Hadfield Senior Vice President of Personal Care
Ms. Caroline Hadfield has been Senior Vice President of Personal Care at Amyris, Inc. since June 15, 2015. Ms. Hadfield... read more
Jim Iacoponi Senior Vice President of Business Operations & Optimization
Mr. Jim Iacoponi serves as Senior Vice President of Business Operations & Optimization at Amyris, Inc. Mr. Iacoponi... read more
Karen Weaver VP of Finance, Principal Accounting Officer & Corporate Controller
Ms. Karen Weaver has been Vice President of Finance and Corporate Controller at Amyris, Inc since October 2012 and has... read more
Charles Kraft Senior Vice President of Global Manufacturing & Process Development
Mr. Charles Kraft, also known as Chuck, has been Senior Vice President of Global Manufacturing & Process Development at... read more
Amyris Salaries
How much does Amyris pay?
How much do people at Amyris get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Amyris is $130,255, or $62 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $150,364, or $72 per hour.
At Amyris, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $297,209 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $44,362 annually. Average Amyris salaries by department include: Design at $108,857, IT at $124,281, Engineering at $145,906, and Legal at $297,208. Half of Amyris salaries are above $150,364.
8 employees at Amyris rank their Compensation in the Top 20% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 25 ratings) while 9 employees at Amyris rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 20% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 9 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $79k | $79k | 1st Percentile |
20th Percentile $113k | $113k | 20th Percentile |
40th Percentile $150k | $150k | 40th Percentile |
60th Percentile $215k | $215k | 60th Percentile |
80th Percentile $283k | $283k | 80th Percentile |
100th Percentile $375k | $375k | 100th Percentile |
$130,255*
Average Compensation
$150,364*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Amyris Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Amyris
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Amyris across various culture dimensions.
Ranked Culture the Highest
Ranked Culture the Lowest
Amyris Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Health Insurance
Amyris PTO
Amyris' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 15-20 days off a year. Amyris' benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $2500+ cash value per month.
Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?
Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?
What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?
Amyris Careers
Amyris Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, Amyris applied for 14 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 79% were approved.
An in-depth look at ‘Certified-withdrawn’ H1B applications at Amyris unveil that one approved work permit application was withdrawn before the employee’s start date.
Work Permit Application Outcome
14
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 79% Granted (11 out of 14)
- 0% Denied ( out of 14)
- 21% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection (3 out of 14)
- 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 14)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
Let Amyris Know You Want To Work There
Overview of Candidates Interested in Amyris on Comparably
Candidates By Department
Engineering | 33% | |
|---|---|---|
Legal | 17% | |
Admin | 17% | |
All Industries | 17% | |
Customer Support | 17% |
Candidates By Location
San Francisco | 50% | |
|---|---|---|
Mountain View | 17% | |
Akron | 17% | |
Nashville | 17% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Amyris
Who is the CEO of Amyris?
Amyris CEO is John Melo, their score by employees is 45
What is Amyris eNPS?
The eNPS for Amyris is -19
What is Amyris revenue?
Amyris revenue is $143M
What is the salary for Financial Analyst in Amyris?
Financial Analyst average salary in the US is 105k
What are the salaries in the Legal in Amyris?
The average salaries for Legal in Amyris is 297k
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