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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterJ. Craig Venter Institute employees are -67% more likely to recommend J. Craig Venter Institute as a great place to work
| 0% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 33% | Passives |
| 67% | Detractors |
Working at J. Craig Venter Institute is rated below average by 3 employees, across various culture dimensions. J. Craig Venter Institute employees rate Office Culture highest among all categories, and think that Work Culture and Professional Development have the most room for improvement, putting J. Craig Venter Institute’s culture in the Bottom 10% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 10% compared to other companies in Washington, DC. See below in detail how working at J. Craig Venter Institute was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at J. Craig Venter Institute is rated D-
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J. Craig Venter Institute ranks in the Bottom 10% of other companies on Comparably with 501-1,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterJ. Craig Venter Institute is a non-profit organization engaged in the research of genomics.
J. Craig Venter Institute is a not-for-profit genomic research institute dedicated to advances in human health and the environment.
Enhance scientific literacy Increase enthusiasm for science Develop the next generation of genetic and genomic scientists Our scientists regularly volunteer their time to speak at community events and guide students through hands-on, science activities. They are also helping to develop the next generation of scientists through the JCVI internship program and professional development courses. This is because at JCVI we passionately believe that some of the most valuable contributions our researchers can make to science happen outside of the lab. They happen when we connect with our community to inspire and encourage our participants to explore the wonder and potential of the natural world.
| Headquarter | 9704 Medical Center Drive Rockville, MD United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.jcvi.org |
| Founding Date | 2006 |
| Tel | 8582001880 |
| Company Status | Private |
J. Craig Venter Institute competitors include The Aerospace Corporation and Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory. J. Craig Venter Institute ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how J. Craig Venter Institute compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
3 employees at J. Craig Venter Institute have reviewed J. Craig Venter Institute 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 3 J. Craig Venter Institute 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 J. Craig Venter Institute are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at J. Craig Venter Institute, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at J. Craig Venter Institute are not very pleased with their team. 3 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D. Less than half believe the meetings at J. Craig Venter Institute are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at J. Craig Venter Institute believe the environment at J. Craig Venter Institute is negative. Most Participants believe the pace of work at J. Craig Venter Institute is bureaucratic.
Overall, the employees at J. Craig Venter Institute are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Washington, DC about their company is that it was prepared on their first day. Washington, DC 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.
Employees’ understanding of J. Craig Venter Institute's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 3 J. Craig Venter Institute employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 2 have said yes.
J. Craig’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting J. Craig in the Bottom 25% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 20% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Washington, DC. J. Craig Venter’s employees rank J. Craig Venter Institute in the Top 50% for Office Culture, in the Bottom 30% for Perks And Benefits, and in the Bottom 30% for Outlook. When compared to J. Craig Venter Institute’s competitors, J. Craig Venter ranks below The Aerospace Corporation CEO Steve Isakowitz.
The J. Craig Venter Institute Executive Team is rated a “D” and led by CEO J. Craig Venter, VP Finance and CFO Tai Nguyen, and CTO Marty Stout
J. Craig Venter CEO / President
J. Craig Venter serves as the CEO / President of J. Craig Venter Institute.
Tai Nguyen VP Finance and CFO
Tai Nguyen serves as the VP Finance and CFO for J. Craig Venter Institute. Tai started at J. Craig Venter Institute in... read more
Marty Stout CTO
Marty Stout serves as the CTO for J Craig Venter Institute. Marty started at J Craig Venter Institute in June of 2002.... read more
Marv Frazier Executive VP for Research
Marv Frazier serves as the Executive VP for Research for J. Craig Venter Institute. Marv started at J. Craig Venter... read more
Leslie Bisignano VP Research Administration
Leslie Bisignano serves as the VP Research Administration for J. Craig Venter Institute. Leslie started at J. Craig... read more
Bibi Kasrai Chief Development Officer
Bibi Kasrai serves as the Chief Development Officer for J. Craig Venter Institute. Bibi started at J. Craig Venter... read more
Robert Friedman Vice President for Policy and University Relations
Robert Friedman serves as the Vice President for Policy and University Relations of J. Craig Venter Institute. Robert... read more
Antony Peake Vice President, Research Administration
Antony Peake serves as the Vice President, Research Administration of J. Craig Venter Institute. Antony currently... read more
How much do people at J. Craig Venter Institute get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at J. Craig Venter Institute is $92,750, or $44 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $86,063, or $41 per hour.
At J. Craig Venter Institute, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $216,593 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $46,890 annually. Average J. Craig Venter Institute salaries by department include: Finance at $92,018, Customer Support at $64,287, Sales at $135,844, and Design at $94,119. Half of J. Craig Venter Institute salaries are above $86,063.
3 employees at J. Craig Venter Institute rank their Compensation in the Bottom 25% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 12 ratings) while 3 employees at J. Craig Venter Institute rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 30% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 6 ratings).
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| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $56k | $56k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $72k | $72k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $85k | $85k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $144k | $144k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $195k | $195k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $259k | $259k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $263k | $263k | 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 J. Craig Venter Institute across various culture dimensions.
J. Craig Venter Institute's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives unlimited days off a year. J. Craig Venter Institute's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a less than $500 cash value per month.

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In 2019, J. Craig Venter Institute applied for 3 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
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What is J. Craig Venter Institute address?
J. Craig Venter Institute location is at 9704 Medical Center Drive
Who is the CEO of J. Craig Venter Institute?
J. Craig Venter Institute CEO is J. Craig Venter, their score by employees is 60
What is J. Craig Venter Institute eNPS?
The eNPS for J. Craig Venter Institute is -67
What is the salary for Office Manager in J. Craig Venter Institute?
Office Manager average salary in the US is 65k
What are the salaries in the Business Development in J. Craig Venter Institute?
The average salaries for Business Development in J. Craig Venter Institute is 94k