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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterGenomatica employees are -17% more likely to recommend Genomatica as a great place to work
| 33% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 17% | Passives |
| 50% | Detractors |
Working at Genomatica is rated average by 12 employees, across various culture dimensions. Genomatica employees are most satisfied about Compensation, Perks And Benefits, and Retention categories, putting Genomatica’s culture in the Top 50% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 30% compared to other companies in San Diego. See below in detail how working at Genomatica was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Genomatica is rated C+
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Genomatica ranks in the Top 50% of other companies on Comparably with 51-200 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterOut of 22 Genomatica employee reviews, 100% were positive.
| Positive Reviews | 100% |
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| Constructive Feedback | 0% |
What did you like most about the interview process?Was straightforward - i got asked some questions about fermentation, science, etc but thats it. pretty simple if you came prepared
What are some of the best things about your team?We're young, scrappy, smart and always willing to help each other.
What is the best part about your compensation package?I make a good salary and good healthcare benefits.
Genomatica manufactures sustainable chemicals from renewable feedstocks.
Genomatica was founded in 2000 and its current CEO is Christophe Schilling. Since its inception 26 years ago, Genomatica has grown to 85 employees.
We develop commercial biobased processes to make widely-used chemicals that enable better, more sustainable everyday products. That enables our partners and leading brands to offer better food packaging, auto parts, clothing, tires, carpets, and more. Our total solutions approach begins with our foundation in computation and modeling; and combines bioprocess and microorganism design with production economics and technology transfer. We’ve commercialized a process to make a better bio-BDO (for plastics); we’re working with partners on polyamide intermediates (nylon) and on butadiene (tires); are helping numerous companies with their biobased processes; and have more on the way. Genomatica’s technology drives the world’s first commercial-scale biobased plant for a major intermediate chemical. We have earned widespread acclaim for our technical and commercial achievements.
Genomatica is committed to providing exciting career opportunities in an environment that values trust, respect, openness, teamwork, creative talent, enthusiasm, and diligence.
| Headquarter | 4757 Nexus Center Drive San Diego, CA 92121 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.genomatica.com |
| Founding Date | 2000 |
| Tel | (858) 824-1771 |
| Company Status | Private |
| Jobs | www.genomatica.com/about/ |
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Genomatica competitors include Amyris. Genomatica ranks 1st in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Genomatica compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
Genomatica has 85 employees. 12 employees at Genomatica have reviewed Genomatica 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 12 Genomatica employees give their leadership a grade of C, or Bottom 40% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Genomatica are extremely happy with their total compensation at Genomatica, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Genomatica are pleased with their team. 12 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C+. The majority believe the meetings at Genomatica are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Genomatica believe the environment at Genomatica is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Genomatica is extremely fast. About 17% of the employees at Genomatica work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Genomatica are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in San Diego about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. San Diego employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 74% 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.
Employees’ understanding of Genomatica's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 2 Genomatica employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
Christophe’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Christophe in the Bottom 20% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 20% compared to CEOs of all other companies in San Diego. Christophe Schilling’s employees rank Genomatica in the Top 5% for Compensation, in the Top 15% for Perks And Benefits, and in the Top 30% for Retention.
The Genomatica Executive Team is rated a “C” and led by CEO Christophe Schilling, Executive Chairman and Chief Business Development Officer Bill Baum, and Vice President of Finance Tom McDonald
Christophe Schilling CEO / President
Christophe Schilling serves as the CEO / President of Genomatica.
Bill Baum Executive Chairman and Chief Business Development Officer
Bill Baum serves as the Executive Chairman and Chief Business Development Officer of Genomatica.
Tom McDonald Vice President of Finance
Tom McDonald serves as the Vice President of Finance of Genomatica.
Joe Kuterbach VP Operations and tech transfer
Joe Kuterbach serves as the VP Operations and tech transfer of Genomatica.
Damien Perriman Senior Vice President, Specialty Chemicals
Damien Perriman serves as the Senior Vice President, Specialty Chemicals of Genomatica. Damien started at Genomatica in... read more
Kaspar Evertz Executive Vice President
Kaspar Evertz serves as the Executive Vice President of Genomatica. Kaspar started at Genomatica in April of 2014.... read more
Cameron Hibbert Vice President, Commercial & Licensing
Cameron Hibbert serves as the Vice President, Commercial & Licensing of Genomatica. Cameron started at Genomatica in... read more
How much do people at Genomatica get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Genomatica is $87,330, or $41 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $168,989, or $81 per hour.
At Genomatica, the highest paid job is a Sales Manager at $118,676 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $39,814 annually. Average Genomatica salaries by department include: Customer Support at $52,863, Business Development at $114,006, Marketing at $78,246, and HR at $88,820. Half of Genomatica salaries are above $168,989.
6 employees at Genomatica rank their Compensation in the Top 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 20 ratings) while 6 employees at Genomatica rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 15% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 7 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $79k | $79k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $125k | $125k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $166k | $166k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $190k | $190k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $204k | $204k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $220k | $220k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $233k | $233k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Genomatica across various culture dimensions.
Genomatica's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year with 0% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Genomatica's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1500 - $2500 cash value per month.

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In 2019, Genomatica applied for 5 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
Genomatica has a total of 85 employees
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What is Genomatica address?
Genomatica location is at 4757 Nexus Center Drive
Who is the CEO of Genomatica?
Genomatica CEO is Christophe Schilling, their score by employees is 60
What is Genomatica eNPS?
The eNPS for Genomatica is -17
What is the salary for HR Specialist in Genomatica?
HR Specialist average salary in the US is 79k
What are the salaries in the Admin in Genomatica?
The average salaries for Admin in Genomatica is 41k