

Diverse employees at Pacific Biosciences of California have rated Team, Outlook, and Retention as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Pacific Biosciences of California have rated Team, Work Culture, and Retention as the highest categories they have scored
Pacific Biosciences of California employees are 28% more likely to recommend Pacific Biosciences of California as a great place to work
| 57% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 14% | Passives |
| 29% | Detractors |
Working at Pacific Biosciences of California is rated below average by 9 employees, across various culture dimensions. Pacific Biosciences of California employees rate Environment highest among all categories, and think that Perks And Benefits and Compensation have the most room for improvement, putting Pacific Biosciences of California’s culture in the Bottom 35% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 30% compared to other companies in San Francisco. See below in detail how working at Pacific Biosciences of California was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Pacific Biosciences of California is rated C-
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Pacific Biosciences of California ranks in the Bottom 35% 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 5 Pacific Biosciences of California employee reviews, 80% were positive. The remaining 20% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Pacific Biosciences of California improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 80% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 20% |
What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?Lies. They're all lies to make whatever talent they have stay. They're hemorrhaging staff if not already eliminating redundant positions because they have no idea how to utilize people or understand their strengths.
What are some of the best things about your team?Nice group in the mechanical design dept
What do you like best about the leadership team?Industry experience. Vision. Communication style.
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?More clear incentives for job compensation, salary comparison within and across company & industry
Pacific Biosciences develops single molecule deoxyribonucleic acid sequencing system and analytic softwares.
Our strength comes from the dedication of our people, who are fueled by a desire to effect real, positive change. With a focus on the future and an experienced, passionate team, we are motivated to continue to redefine what is possible in genomics.
Pacific Biosciences provides sophisticated genomic analysis systems that deliver invaluable insights for scientists who strive to resolve complex genetic challenges.
| Headquarter | Menlo Park, CA United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | pacb.com/ |
| Founding Date | 2004 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | PACB |
Pacific Biosciences of California competitors include Illumina and QIAGEN. Pacific Biosciences of California ranks 3rd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Pacific Biosciences of California compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
9 employees at Pacific Biosciences of California have reviewed Pacific Biosciences of California 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 9 Pacific Biosciences of California employees give their leadership a grade of C-, or Bottom 35% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Pacific Biosciences of California are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at Pacific Biosciences of California, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Pacific Biosciences of California are generally satisfied with their team. 9 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C+. Less than half believe the meetings at Pacific Biosciences of California are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Pacific Biosciences of California believe the environment at Pacific Biosciences of California is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Pacific Biosciences of California is moderate. About 100% of the employees at Pacific Biosciences of California work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Pacific Biosciences of California are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Pacific Biosciences of California is that the company was prepared on their first day. Pacific Biosciences of California employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 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.
At Pacific Biosciences of California 50% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Pacific Biosciences of California's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 4 Pacific Biosciences of California employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 3 have said yes.
Michael’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Michael in the Bottom 20% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 15% compared to CEOs of all other companies in San Francisco. Michael Hunkapiller’s employees rank Pacific Biosciences of California in the Top 25% for Environment, in the Top 30% for Professional Development, and in the Top 35% for Retention. When compared to Pacific Biosciences of California’s competitors, Michael Hunkapiller ranks below both QIAGEN CEO Thierry Bernard and Illumina CEO Francis deSouza.
The Pacific Biosciences of California Executive Team is rated a “C-” and led by CEO Michael Hunkapiller, Senior Vice President of Research and Development James Michael Phillips, and Chief Financial Officer, Principal Accounting Officer and Executive Vice President Susan K. Barnes
Michael Hunkapiller CEO / President
Michael Hunkapiller serves as the CEO / President of Pacific Biosciences of California.
James Michael Phillips Senior Vice President of Research and Development
Mr. James Michael Phillips has been Senior Vice President Research and Development at Pacific Biosciences of California,... read more
Susan K. Barnes Chief Financial Officer, Principal Accounting Officer and Executive Vice President
Ms. Susan K. Barnes has been the Chief Financial Officer of Pacific Biosciences of California, Inc. since February 2010,... read more
Susan Barnes CFO
Susan Barnes serves as the CFO of Pacific Biosciences. Susan started at Pacific Biosciences in February of 2010. Susan... read more
Stephen Turner CTO
Stephen Turner serves as the CTO of Pacific Biosciences. Stephen started at Pacific Biosciences in May of 2003. Stephen... read more
Lloyd Kunimoto Senior Vice President, Corporate Development
Lloyd Kunimoto serves as the Senior Vice President, Corporate Development of Pacific Biosciences of California.
Martin Desroches VP Quality, Manufacturing Operations, and Field Service
Martin Desroches serves as the VP Quality, Manufacturing Operations, and Field Service of Pacific Biosciences. Martin... read more
Denis Zaccarin Vice President Engineering, Research and Development
Denis Zaccarin serves as the Vice President Engineering, Research and Development of Pacific Biosciences. Denis started... read more
How much do people at Pacific Biosciences of California get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Pacific Biosciences of California is $131,159, or $63 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $152,458, or $73 per hour.
At Pacific Biosciences of California, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $300,408 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $44,993 annually. Average Pacific Biosciences of California salaries by department include: Sales at $287,704, Customer Support at $76,660, Admin at $46,887, and Operations at $117,973. Half of Pacific Biosciences of California salaries are above $152,458.
5 employees at Pacific Biosciences of California rank their Compensation in the Bottom 20% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 14 ratings) while 4 employees at Pacific Biosciences of California rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 7 ratings).
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| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $80k | $80k | 1st Percentile |
20th Percentile $115k | $115k | 20th Percentile |
40th Percentile $151k | $151k | 40th Percentile |
60th Percentile $217k | $217k | 60th Percentile |
80th Percentile $286k | $286k | 80th Percentile |
100th Percentile $363k | $363k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Diverse employees at Pacific Biosciences of California score the company 70/100 across various culture categories, placing Pacific Biosciences of California in the Top 50% 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 Pacific Biosciences of California across various culture dimensions.
Pacific Biosciences of California's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 15-20 days off a year. Pacific Biosciences of California's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $2500+ cash value per month.

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Who is the CEO of Pacific Biosciences of California?
Pacific Biosciences of California CEO is Michael Hunkapiller, their score by employees is 59
What is Pacific Biosciences of California eNPS?
The eNPS for Pacific Biosciences of California is 28
What is Pacific Biosciences of California revenue?
Pacific Biosciences of California revenue is $93M
What is the salary for CS Rep in Pacific Biosciences of California?
CS Rep average salary in the US is 54k
What are the salaries in the Engineering in Pacific Biosciences of California?
The average salaries for Engineering in Pacific Biosciences of California is 147k