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Precision and automation for genome engineering - enabling rapid, cost-effective research with consistent results for every scientist. read more

EMPLOYEE PARTICIPANTS: 18

TOTAL RATINGS: 247

CEO: Paul Dabrowski

Synthego Company Culture

Synthego Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews

2.7/5

Synthego's Overall Culture is rated D

Top Rated Culture Dimensions

Compensation

C+

Perks & Benefits

C+

Happiness

Environment

Retention

C-

Synthego CEO

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Paul Dabrowski

49 /100

Diversity at Synthego

N/A

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Women at Synthego

N/A

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Synthego eNPS

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Recommend to a Friend?

-39

Synthego employees are -39% more likely to recommend Synthego as a great place to work

24%	Promoters
13%	Passives
63%	Detractors

Working at Synthego

Working at Synthego is rated below average by 18 employees, across various culture dimensions. Synthego employees rate Compensation highest among all categories, and think that CEO Rating and Manager have the most room for improvement, putting Synthego’s culture in the Bottom 20% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 20% compared to other companies in San Francisco. See below in detail how working at Synthego was rated by employees.

Overall Company Culture at Synthego

Overall Company Culture at Synthego is rated D

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Synthego ranks in the Bottom 20% of other companies on Comparably with 11-50 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score

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Synthego Employee Reviews

Out of 5 Synthego employee reviews, 67% were positive. The remaining 33% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Synthego improve their work culture.

67%

33%

Positive Reviews	67%
Constructive Feedback	33%

Positive Reviews From Synthego Employees

What do you like best about the leadership team?
Ability to accomplish difficult goals
Anonymous Review
What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?
People on the ground care and work hard. Very intelligent people
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Constructive Feedback From Synthego Employees

What does the leadership team need to get better at?
Leadership needs to realize employees are people and not machines
Anonymous Review

Synthego Company Information

Synthego Company Overview

Precision and automation for genome engineering - enabling rapid, cost-effective research with consistent results for every scientist.

Headquarter	Redwood City, CA United States of America
Website	www.synthego.com
Founding Date	2012
Tel	(888)611-6883
Company Status	Private

Synthego Competitors

Synthego competitors include Karius. Synthego ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Synthego 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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Synthego Employees

18 employees at Synthego have reviewed Synthego 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 18 Synthego 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 Synthego are generally satisfied with their total compensation at Synthego, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.

Overall, employees at Synthego are generally satisfied with their team. 18 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C-. Less than half believe the meetings at Synthego are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.

The majority of employees at Synthego believe the environment at Synthego is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Synthego is extremely fast. About 50% of the employees at Synthego work 8 hours or less.

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

Joining Synthego - Employee Onboarding

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Synthego is that the company was unprepared on their first day. Synthego 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.

Synthego Employee Onboarding

Synthego KPIs and OKRs

At Synthego 100% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Synthego's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 2 Synthego employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.

Answer	Percent
Yes	50%
No	50%

Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?

Answer	Percent
Yes	100%
No	0%

Are the KPIs/OKRs for your department clear?

Synthego KPIs & OKRs

Synthego CEO & Leadership

Synthego CEO - Paul Dabrowski

49 /100

Paul’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Paul in the Bottom 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 5% compared to CEOs of all other companies in San Francisco. Paul Dabrowski’s employees rank Synthego in the Top 50% for Compensation, in the Top 50% for Perks And Benefits, and in the Bottom 45% for Happiness.

Synthego Leadership

The Synthego Executive Team is rated a “D” and led by CEO Paul Dabrowski, CFO Forrest Baringer-Jones, and CTO Kyle Lapham

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Diversity & Inclusion at Synthego

The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Synthego 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

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Synthego PTO

Synthego's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 15-20 days off a year with 0% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Synthego's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $500 -$1000 cash value per month.

Answer	Percent
Flex Time	100%
Vacation Policy	0%
Office Meals	0%
401k Contribution	0%
Childcare	0%

Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?

Answer	Percent
Yes	100%
No	0%

Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?

Answer	Percent
$2500+/mo	0%
$1500 - $2500/mo	0%
$1000 -$1500/mo	0%
$500 -$1000/mo	100%
Less than $500/mo	0%

What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?

Synthego PTO Policy

Synthego Careers

Synthego Jobs

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H1B Visa

In 2019, Synthego applied for 2 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.

Work Permit Application Outcome

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

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Frequently Asked Questions regarding Synthego

Who is the CEO of Synthego?

Synthego CEO is Paul Dabrowski, their score by employees is 49

What is Synthego eNPS?

The eNPS for Synthego is -39

Who are Synthego competitors?

Synthego main competitors are Karius

Who is Synthego leadership?

Forrest Baringer-jones, Kyle Lapham & Jake Johnson are part of Synthego leadership, Paul Dabrowski is the CEO

Does Synthego allow employees to work from home?

38% of the employees of Synthego report that they work flexible - employees choose

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