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Benchling Company Culture
Benchling Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews2.6/5
Benchling's Overall Culture is rated D
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Perks & Benefits
B+Office Culture
CTeam
CDiversity
CProfessional Development
CBenchling CEO
Bottom 30%Bottom 30% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Saji Wickramasekara
61 /100
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Diversity at Benchling
Bottom 40%Bottom 40% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C
Diverse employees at Benchling have rated Perks And Benefits, Team, and Environment as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Benchling
Bottom 35%Bottom 35% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C-
Women at Benchling have rated Team, Perks And Benefits, and Office Culture as the highest categories they have scored
Benchling 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 35%Bottom 35% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
-28
Benchling employees are -28% more likely to recommend Benchling as a great place to work
| 31% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 10% | Passives |
| 59% | Detractors |
Working at Benchling
Working at Benchling is rated below average by 58 employees, across various culture dimensions. Benchling employees rate Perks And Benefits highest among all categories, and think that Executive Team and Leadership have the most room for improvement, putting Benchling’s culture in the Bottom 20% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably. See below in detail how working at Benchling was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Benchling
D
Overall Company Culture at Benchling is rated D
Last updated months ago
Bottom
20%
Benchling ranks in the Bottom 20% of other companies on Comparably with 501-1,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Benchling Employee Reviews
Out of 28 Benchling employee reviews, 91% were positive. The remaining 9% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Benchling improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 91% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 9% |
Positive Reviews From Benchling Employees
- What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?Trust and empowerment. Good hybrid of coming in to be together and flexible to allow less commuting for all
- What is the best part about your compensation package?Good total compensation package. On par with the market!
- What do you like best about the leadership team?Benching has a a very diverse leadership team that are driving a powerful vision. Making a difference - all of them!
Constructive Feedback From Benchling Employees
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Making any decisions at all
Benchling Company Information
Benchling Company Overview
Benchling makes life science research faster and more collaborative.
Benchling was founded in 2012 and its current CEO is Saji Wickramasekara. Since its inception 14 years ago, Benchling has grown to 836 employees.
Benchling Mission, Vision & Values
Benchling Mission & Values
Our mission is to unlock the power of biotechnology
| Headquarter | 680 Folsom St California City, CA 94107 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | benchling.com |
| Founding Date | 2012 |
| Tel | 17328581337 |
| Company Status | Private |
| Jobs | www.benchling.com/careers |
| Social Sites |
Benchling Competitors
Benchling competitors include Science Exchange. Benchling ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Benchling compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
Benchling Employees
Benchling has 836 employees. 58 employees at Benchling have reviewed Benchling 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 58 Benchling employees give their leadership a grade of D, or Bottom 20% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Benchling are not very pleased with their total compensation at Benchling, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Benchling are generally satisfied with their team. 58 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C. The majority believe the meetings at Benchling are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Benchling believe the environment at Benchling is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Benchling is extremely fast. About 50% of the employees at Benchling work 8 hours or less, while 4% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Benchling are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining Benchling - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from Comparably users about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 73% 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.
Benchling KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of Benchling's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 4 Benchling employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 2 have said yes.
Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?
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Benchling CEO & Leadership
Benchling CEO - Saji Wickramasekara
61 /100
Benchling’s CEO Saji Wickramasekara started in this role in 2012. Saji’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Saji in the Bottom 30% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably. Saji Wickramasekara’s employees rank Benchling in the Top 20% for Perks And Benefits, in the Bottom 45% for Office Culture, and in the Bottom 45% for Team. Wickramasekara is generally unpopular with Benchling employees, but ranks especially low with employees in the Sales department, and by employees with 3 to 6 Years experience and Caucasian employees. However, employees with 1 to 3 Years experience have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO.
Benchling Leadership
The Benchling Executive Team is rated a “D-” and led by CEO Saji Wickramasekara, Head of People Meg Makalou, and Head of Product Shawna Wolverton
Saji Wickramasekara CEO / President
Saji Wickramasekara serves as the CEO / President of Benchling.
Meg Makalou Head of People
Meg Makalou serves as the Head of People of Benchling.
Shawna Wolverton Head of Product
Shawna Wolverton serves as the Head of Product of Benchling.
Richard Wong Head of Finance
Richard Wong serves as the Head of Finance of Benchling.
Stephen Deasy Head of Technology
Stephen Deasy serves as the Head of Technology of Benchling.
Paul Robson Head of Field Operations
Paul Robson serves as the Head of Field Operations of Benchling.
Lindsey Irvine Head of Marketing
Lindsey Irvine serves as the Head of Marketing of Benchling.
Zach Powers Head of Security
Zach Powers serves as the Head of Security of Benchling.
Ricardo Vélez Head of Legal
Ricardo Vélez serves as the Head of Legal of Benchling.
Benchling Salaries
How much does Benchling pay?
How much do people at Benchling get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Benchling is $111,533, or $53 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $114,498, or $55 per hour.
At Benchling, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $212,672 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $43,944 annually. Average Benchling salaries by department include: Design at $101,134, Engineering at $134,758, Finance at $77,908, and Customer Support at $59,988. Half of Benchling salaries are above $114,498.
34 employees at Benchling rank their Compensation in the Bottom 25% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 97 ratings) while 30 employees at Benchling rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 20% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 30 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $67k | $67k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $88k | $88k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $114k | $114k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $164k | $164k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $211k | $211k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $264k | $264k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $270k | $270k | 100th Percentile |
$111,533*
Average Compensation
$114,498*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Benchling Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Benchling
Diverse employees at Benchling score the company 66/100 across various culture categories, placing Benchling in the Bottom 40% of companies on Comparably with 501-1,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Benchling across various culture dimensions.
We're setting clear and ambitious goals to increase the representation of employees who identify as Black, Latinx, women, and non-binary across all levels at Benchling. We are bringing a DEI lens to our hiring process by launching in-depth hiring training, developing a sourcing strategy to attract underrepresented talent, and implementing data-driven interview practices to promote consistency and equity.
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Benchling Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Gym Membership / Reimbursement
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
- Paid Holidays
- Maternity / Paternity Leave
Financial Benefits
- 401K / Retirement Plan
Office Perks
- Free Food
- Company Social Outings
- Work From Home Policy
Benchling PTO
Benchling PTO policy is a critical component of the benefits package offered to employees.
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?
Benchling Careers
Benchling Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, Benchling applied for 1 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
Benchling has a total of 836 employees
1
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 100% Granted (1 out of 1)
- 0% Denied ( out of 1)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 1)
- 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 1)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
Let Benchling Know You Want To Work There
Overview of Candidates Interested in Benchling on Comparably
Candidates By Department
Marketing | 33% | |
|---|---|---|
Communications | 33% | |
All Industries | 33% |
Candidates By Location
San Francisco | 67% | |
|---|---|---|
Los Angeles | 33% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Benchling
What is Benchling address?
Benchling location is at 680 Folsom St
Who is the CEO of Benchling?
Benchling CEO is Saji Wickramasekara, their score by employees is 61
What is Benchling eNPS?
The eNPS for Benchling is -28
What is the salary for Senior Marketing Manager in Benchling?
Senior Marketing Manager average salary in the US is 124k
What are the salaries in the Customer Support in Benchling?
The average salaries for Customer Support in Benchling is 60k
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