Cyanotech actually works toward making people feel like they're important and cared about. Poor performance is coached and worked on until it no longer can be- Good performance is rewarded. Benefits are fantastic for all employees and pay is competitive. Profit sharing and stock programs are unrivaled by any company I've worked for. Leadership is taking this company in the right direction.
Cons
Some lack of new/ modern equipment, but it's on an upward trend.
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2.0
Nov 19, 2025
Anonymous employee
Former employee
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Pros
Type of work is important as it's making purely natural products.
Collaboration between departments is good at the non-management level employees.
Cons
Management has "lead by fear" culture, which causes high turnover.
Not open to changes.
Management says they have "open door" policy, but it's really chain of command.
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According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Cyanotech employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Cyanotech. This rating has decreased by 7% over the last 12 months.
50% of Cyanotech employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated Cyanotech 3.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.3 for culture and values and 2.7 for career opportunities.