


Diverse employees at NanoString Technologies have rated Manager, Leadership, and Work Culture as the highest categories they have scored
Women at NanoString Technologies have rated Meetings, Manager, and CEO Rating as the highest categories they have scored
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 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 is rated D
Last updated months ago
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 BetterOut 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% |
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
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 provides a life science tools platform for a variety of basic research, translational medicine and IVD applications.
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 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.

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.

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.
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.
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.
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
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Kathryn Surace-Smith Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary
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Joseph M. Beechem Ph.D. Senior Vice President of Research & Development
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K. Thomas Bailey CFO & Treasurer
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Alessandra Cesano M.D., Ph.D. Chief Medical Officer
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Philippa Webster Ph.D. Senior Principal Scientist
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Joe Beechem Senior Vice President of Research and Development
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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: Finance at $72,215, Engineering at $120,190, HR at $89,613, and Product at $138,087. 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 |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
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.
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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In 2019, NanoString Technologies applied for 2 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
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Candidates By Department
All Industries | 85% | |
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IT | 8% | |
Marketing | 8% |
Candidates By Location
Seattle | 85% | |
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Redmond | 8% | |
Chicago | 8% |
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 IT in NanoString Technologies?
The average salaries for IT in NanoString Technologies is 99k