Helix reviews

3.8

68% would recommend to a friend

(118 total reviews)
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James Lu

86% approve of CEO

65% positive business outlook

Helix has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 118 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Helix employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology industry (3.5 stars).

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118 reviews
5.0
May 11, 2017

Great place to grow

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Helix is truly a one of a kind workplace. The employees are some of the most diverse, unique, and talented individuals I have come across in the start up space. After taking some time off for the birth of my first child, I was nervous to enter the work force again and couldn't have been more pleasantly surprised by the support, sense of community and flexibility Helix has offered. It is rewarding to see innovation executed so quickly and Leadership members who sincerely value the input of their team members.

Cons

The commute can be daunting since most employees travel from San Francisco, but San Carlos isn't a bad place to be! I do wish there would be more opportunity to be outside through the workday.

5.0
Sep 20, 2016

Research Associate

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Pros

A dynamic work environment. Passionate and hard working employees that push you to do your best. Coworkers are great; friendly and full of knowledge. No hierarchy, anyone with an input/opinion will be heard. Great snacks/drinks and free lunch.

Cons

You will definitely gain some weight. It is a start up so some people might not like that sort of workplace. Some people might not like the fact that sometimes you have to go beyond your own responsibilities and do random tasks that are needed to be done in a start up environment.

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Helix Response
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After spending a few days in the San Diego office this week I can understand how hard it is to keep the weight off with all of the snacks laying around. We're glad to hear that you're enjoying your experience working at Helix. Part of the personal growth of working at Helix is having the opportunity to work on projects or initiatives that would normally be out of scope at a larger company. We hope that employees view this is an opportunity to gain new skills and not as a burden. That being said, we're actively hiring for both the San Diego and San Carlos offices to ensure that workloads are manageable. I believe our work environment necessitates people that can be agile in their approach to their job since we're a new company paving the way in a new industry. Thanks again for being great hosts in San Diego and taking the time to provide your feedback! -Derek Talent Acquisition
5.0
Aug 12, 2016

Great company with a great mission

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Helix has an amazing mission as a company: to empower every person to improve their life through DNA. And that mission is not just words! The people here live it, and besides meaning good things generally, that creates a pretty cohesive culture. It really feels like we're working as a team.

Cons

The only potential downside that I can think of is that, since the company is still forming, there is a lot of change. It works for me, but I can see how some people, especially people not used to startups, would find that disconcerting.

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Helix Response
9y
Hi There, Thank for taking the time to write a review about your experience working at Helix. We make a concerted effort to uphold the values of the company in the way that we approach our work. We're glad that you see that you're having a positive experience so far! We hope that the frequent change that you've discussed is seen as an opportunity for all employees to influence the direction of the company. We definitely understand that frequent change has its challenges and that employees who haven't been in a startup environment could find it challenging. If you have ideas of how we can improve the work environment, please reach out to your manager, myself, or anyone on the Leadership team with suggestions. Thanks again for the feedback! -Derek Talent Acquisition
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