SGI Culture | Comparably
"SGI-DNA offers genomic services that focuses on whole genome sequencing, library design and other bioinformatics services." read more
EMPLOYEE
PARTICIPANTS
4
TOTAL
RATINGS
46

SGI Company Culture

SGI Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews
2.4/5
SGI's Overall Culture is rated D-

Top Rated Culture Dimensions

SGI CEO

Bottom 5%Bottom 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
 SGI's CEO
50 /100

Diversity at SGI

SGI 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 25%Bottom 25% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably

Recommend to a Friend?

-25

SGI employees are -25% more likely to recommend SGI as a great place to work

25%Promoters
25%Passives
50%Detractors

Working at SGI

Working at SGI is rated below average by 4 employees, across various culture dimensions. SGI employees rate eNPS highest among all categories, and think that CEO Rating and Retention have the most room for improvement, putting SGI’s culture in the Bottom 10% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 10% compared to other companies in San Diego. See below in detail how working at SGI was rated by employees.

Overall Company Culture at SGI

D-

Overall Company Culture at SGI is rated D-

Last updated months ago

Bottom
10%

SGI ranks in the Bottom 10% of other companies on Comparably with 11-50 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score

SGI Employee Reviews

Out of 6 SGI employee reviews, 17% were positive. The remaining 83% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping SGI improve their work culture.

17%
83%
Positive Reviews17%
Constructive Feedback83%

Positive Reviews From SGI Employees

  • What are some of the best things about your team?
    Sense of team and ability to work well together

Constructive Feedback From SGI Employees

  • What would you improve about your company's interview process?
    Employ a professional to oversee process
  • What needs to change to make the company culture better?
    Micro management from the top
  • What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?
    Need to work as a team not for self

SGI Company Information

SGI Company Overview

"SGI-DNA offers genomic services that focuses on whole genome sequencing, library design and other bioinformatics services."

HeadquarterLa Jolla, CA
United States of America
Websitesgidna.com
Founding Date2013
Company StatusPrivate

SGI Competitors

SGI competitors include Twist Bioscience. SGI ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how SGI compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

  1. #1
    Twist Bioscience's Logo
    Twist Bioscience
    4.2/5
  2. #2
    SGI's Logo
    SGI
    2.4/5

SGI Employees

4 employees at SGI have reviewed SGI 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 4 SGI employees give their leadership a grade of D, or Bottom 15% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.

Employees at SGI are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at SGI, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.

Overall, employees at SGI are mostly dissatisfied with their team. 4 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D-. Less than half believe the meetings at SGI are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.

Overall, the employees at SGI are dissatisfied, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

Joining SGI - Employee Onboarding

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.

SGI KPIs and OKRs

At this moment no SGI employees have provided insight into whether or not they clearly understand SGI's KPIs and OKRs.

AnswerPercent
Yes0%
No0%
Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?
AnswerPercent
Yes0%
No0%
Are the KPIs/OKRs for your department clear?

SGI CEO & Leadership

SGI CEO

 SGI's CEO
50 /100

When compared to SGI’s competitors, ranks below Twist Bioscience CEO Emily Leproust.

SGI Leadership

  • Craig Anderson Vice President, Client Services

    Craig Anderson serves as the Vice President, Client Services of SGI.

  • Elizabeth Meadows CFO

    Elizabeth Meadows serves as the CFO of SGI.

  • Forrest Adam Chief Operating Officer / Chief Information Officer

    Forrest Adam serves as the Chief Operating Officer / Chief Information Officer of SGI.

  • Tom Dean Vice President Finance & Administration

    Tom Dean serves as the Vice President Finance & Administration of SGI.

  • Julie Gerardi Vice President of Global Sales

    Julie Gerardi serves as the Vice President of Global Sales of SGI.

Diversity & Inclusion at SGI

The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at SGI across various culture dimensions.

Ranked Culture the Highest

Women N/A/100
Men N/A/100
Diverse Employees N/A/100

Ranked Culture the Lowest

Women N/A/100
Men N/A/100
Diverse Employees N/A/100

SGI PTO

SGI PTO policy is a critical component of the benefits package offered to employees.

AnswerPercent
Flex Time0%
Vacation Policy0%
Office Meals0%
401k Contribution0%
Childcare0%
Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?
AnswerPercent
Yes0%
No0%
Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?
AnswerPercent
$2500+/mo0%
$1500 - $2500/mo0%
$1000 -$1500/mo0%
$500 -$1000/mo0%
Less than $500/mo0%
What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?

SGI Careers

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H1B Visa

In 2019, SGI applied for 1 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.

Work Permit Application Outcome

1
Total Applied
  • 100% Granted (1 out of 1)
  • 0% Denied ( out of 1)
  • 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 1)
  • 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 1)

This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data

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Frequently Asked Questions regarding SGI

What is SGI eNPS?

The eNPS for SGI is -25

Who are SGI competitors?

SGI main competitors are Twist Bioscience

Does SGI allow employees to work from home?

100% of the employees of SGI report that they work fully remote

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