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NanoString Technologies Company Culture
NanoString Technologies Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews2.6/5
NanoString Technologies' Overall Culture is rated D
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Diversity
A-Manager
BPerks & Benefits
B-Compensation
C+Environment
CNanoString Technologies CEO
Bottom 30%Bottom 30% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Bradley Gray
63 /100
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Diversity at NanoString Technologies
Top 15%Top 15% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
A-
Diverse employees at NanoString Technologies have rated Manager, Leadership, and Work Culture as the highest categories they have scored
Women at NanoString Technologies
Bottom 20%Bottom 20% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
D
Women at NanoString Technologies have rated Meetings, Manager, and CEO Rating as the highest categories they have scored
NanoString Technologies 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 20%Bottom 20% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
-50
NanoString Technologies employees are -50% more likely to recommend NanoString Technologies as a great place to work
| 21% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 8% | Passives |
| 71% | Detractors |
Working at NanoString Technologies
Working at NanoString Technologies is rated below average by 16 employees, across various culture dimensions. NanoString Technologies employees rate Manager highest among all categories, and think that Professional Development and Retention have the most room for improvement, putting NanoString Technologies’s culture in the Bottom 20% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 20% compared to other companies in Seattle. See below in detail how working at NanoString Technologies was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at NanoString Technologies
D
Overall Company Culture at NanoString Technologies is rated D
Last updated months ago
Bottom
20%
NanoString Technologies ranks in the Bottom 20% of other companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterNanoString Technologies Employee Reviews
Out of 29 NanoString Technologies employee reviews, 71% were positive. The remaining 29% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping NanoString Technologies improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 71% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 29% |
Positive Reviews From NanoString Technologies Employees
- What did you like most about the interview process?It was a relatively short time from HR screener to hiring
- What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?The sense of community with teams is strong
- What are some of the best things about your team?Strong sense of ownership of the mission despite lack of recognition at the executive level
Constructive Feedback From NanoString Technologies Employees
- What needs to change to make the company culture better?Morecempowerment, more strategic planning and less micromanagement style
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Micromanagement culture without strategic approaches to exoand business
- What would you improve about your company's interview process?Longer interview. Meeting future coworkers
NanoString Technologies Company Information
NanoString Technologies Company Overview
NanoString Technologies provides a life science tools platform for a variety of basic research, translational medicine and IVD applications.
NanoString Technologies Mission, Vision & Values
NanoString Technologies Mission & Values
To enable better translational research by using molecular barcodes to tag RNA or DNA for direct, digital detection or quantitation.
| Headquarter | Seattle, WA United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.nanostring.com |
| Founding Date | 2003 |
| Tel | 2063786288 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | NSTG |
NanoString Technologies Competitors
NanoString Technologies competitors include Denali Therapeutics. NanoString Technologies ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how NanoString Technologies compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
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NanoString Technologies Employees
16 employees at NanoString Technologies have reviewed NanoString Technologies 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 16 NanoString Technologies employees give their leadership a grade of D+, or Bottom 25% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at NanoString Technologies are generally satisfied with their total compensation at NanoString Technologies, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at NanoString Technologies are generally satisfied with their team. 16 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C. The majority believe the meetings at NanoString Technologies are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at NanoString Technologies believe the environment at NanoString Technologies is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at NanoString Technologies is extremely fast. About 56% of the employees at NanoString Technologies work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at NanoString Technologies are dissatisfied, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining NanoString Technologies - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining NanoString Technologies is that the company was somewhat prepared on their first day. NanoString Technologies employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was negative. 100% 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.
NanoString Technologies KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of NanoString Technologies' KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 3 NanoString Technologies employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 2 have said yes.
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NanoString Technologies CEO & Leadership
NanoString Technologies CEO - Bradley Gray
63 /100
Bradley’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Bradley in the Bottom 30% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 25% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Seattle. Bradley Gray’s employees rank NanoString Technologies in the Top 35% for Manager, in the Top 40% for Perks And Benefits, and in the Top 50% for Compensation. Gray is generally unpopular with NanoString Technologies employees, but ranks especially low with Caucasian employees, and by employees with 3 to 6 Years experience and Male employees. However, Female employees have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO. When compared to NanoString Technologies’s competitors, Bradley Gray ranks below Denali Therapeutics CEO Ryan Watts.
NanoString Technologies Leadership
The NanoString Technologies Executive Team is rated a “D” and led by CEO Bradley Gray, Senior Vice President of Operations Mary Tedd Allen Ph.D., and Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary Kathryn Surace-Smith
Bradley Gray CEO / President
Bradley Gray serves as the CEO / President of NanoString Technologies.
Mary Tedd Allen Ph.D. Senior Vice President of Operations
Dr. Mary Tedd Allen, Ph.D, has been Senior Vice President of Operations at NanoString Technologies, Inc., since May 1,... read more
Kathryn Surace-Smith Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary
Ms. Kathryn Surace-Smith, also known as Kathy, has been Vice President and General Counsel of NanoString Technologies,... read more
Joseph M. Beechem Ph.D. Senior Vice President of Research & Development
Dr. Joseph M. Beechem, Ph.D., also known as Joe, has been Senior Vice President of Research and Development at... read more
K. Thomas Bailey CFO & Treasurer
Mr. K. Thomas Bailey, also known as Tom, M.B.A., has been Chief Financial Officer of NanoString Technologies, Inc. since... read more
Alessandra Cesano M.D., Ph.D. Chief Medical Officer
Dr. Alessandra Cesano, M.D., Ph.D., has been Chief Medical Officer of NanoString Technologies, Inc. since July 06, 2015.... read more
Philippa Webster Ph.D. Senior Principal Scientist
Dr. Philippa Webster Ph.D. is Senior Principal Scientist at NanoString Technologies, Inc. Dr. Webster serves as the... read more
Joe Beechem Senior Vice President of Research and Development
Joe Beechem serves as the Senior Vice President of Research and Development of NanoString Technologies, Inc.. Joe... read more
NanoString Technologies Salaries
How much does NanoString Technologies pay?
How much do people at NanoString Technologies get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at NanoString Technologies is $107,300, or $51 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $99,415, or $47 per hour.
At NanoString Technologies, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $266,672 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $37,436 annually. Average NanoString Technologies salaries by department include: Marketing at $127,826, Engineering at $120,190, Customer Support at $58,513, and Legal at $266,672. Half of NanoString Technologies salaries are above $99,415.
11 employees at NanoString Technologies rank their Compensation in the Top 50% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 35 ratings) while 11 employees at NanoString Technologies rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 40% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 13 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $58k | $58k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $77k | $77k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $90k | $90k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $161k | $161k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $254k | $254k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $271k | $271k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $341k | $341k | 100th Percentile |
$107,300*
Average Compensation
$99,415*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
NanoString Technologies Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at NanoString Technologies
Diverse employees at NanoString Technologies score the company 83/100 across various culture categories, placing NanoString Technologies in the Top 15% 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 NanoString Technologies across various culture dimensions.
Ranked Culture the Highest
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NanoString Technologies Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
NanoString Technologies PTO
NanoString Technologies' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 15-20 days off a year with 50% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Paid Time Off is NanoString Technologies' most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 50% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. NanoString Technologies' benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1000 -$1500 cash value per month.
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NanoString Technologies Careers
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H1B Visa
In 2019, NanoString Technologies applied for 2 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
2
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 100% Granted (2 out of 2)
- 0% Denied ( out of 2)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 2)
- 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 2)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
Let NanoString Technologies Know You Want To Work There
Overview of Candidates Interested in NanoString Technologies on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 85% | |
|---|---|---|
IT | 8% | |
Marketing | 8% |
Candidates By Location
Seattle | 85% | |
|---|---|---|
Redmond | 8% | |
Chicago | 8% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding NanoString Technologies
Who is the CEO of NanoString Technologies?
NanoString Technologies CEO is Bradley Gray, their score by employees is 63
What is NanoString Technologies eNPS?
The eNPS for NanoString Technologies is -50
What is NanoString Technologies revenue?
NanoString Technologies revenue is $115M
What is the salary for SysAdmin in NanoString Technologies?
SysAdmin average salary in the US is 75k
What are the salaries in the Product in NanoString Technologies?
The average salaries for Product in NanoString Technologies is 138k
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