Does Karius pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Karius employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Karius. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Karius?

61% of Karius employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Karius 3.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.4 for culture and values and 3.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Karius?

Director (4) , Clinical Sales Manager (2) , Manager (2) , Medical Director (2) , Scientist (2)

What are the pros of working at Karius according to real employee reviews?

"Most people are great." ((in 11 reviews)); "Great culture, empowering leadership, science and engineering oriented" ((in 10 reviews)); "Good benefits including unlimited PTO." ((in 7 reviews)); "Really solid commercial team built with talented individuals who are passionate about bringing this tech to market." ((in 5 reviews)); "The company culture and energy is great." ((in 3 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Karius according to real employee reviews?

"Leadership has no idea what they are doing and they will lie to you over and over. ." ((in 7 reviews)); "CEO and COO both narcissists." ((in 5 reviews)); "Morale is terrible with lots of talented people are leaving, layoffs, and no new funding." ((in 3 reviews)); "The organization suffers from pervasive issues of inexperienced management across the commercial side of the organization." ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about Karius layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Karius layoffs and their outlook for job security at Karius in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Karius locations?

Redwood City , San Francisco , Arizona City , San Jose

Karius reviews

3.4

61% would recommend to a friend

(74 total reviews)

Alec Ford

70% approve of CEO

56% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.1

Diversity & inclusion

3.9

Compensation and benefits

3.8

Work/Life balance

3.4

Culture & values

3.3

Career opportunities

3.1

Senior management

Karius has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 74 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Karius employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology industry (3.4 stars).

Reviews by job title

74 reviews

5.0

Jun 25, 2022

Management role interview experience at Karius

Management

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Very structured and well managed. Felt respected throughout the process.

Cons

Nothing that comes to mind

Karius Response

3y

Thank you for sharing your positive experience interviewing for a management role at Karius. We're thrilled to hear that you found the process to be well-structured and respectful. At Karius, we strive to ensure that all our candidates have a positive experience throughout the hiring process. We appreciate your feedback and will continue to work towards maintaining a high level of professionalism and transparency in all our interactions with candidates. Thank you for considering Karius as a potential employer and we hope to have the opportunity to work with you in the future.

4.0

Jun 24, 2022

Good place to work

Automation scientist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good people culture and leadership

Cons

Lots of work and not enough people to do it all

Karius Response

3y

Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback on your experience working at Karius. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the people, culture and leadership at our company. As a growing company, we understand that our teams are often tasked with a significant workload. We are constantly assessing our resource allocation and will continue to work to ensure that we have the appropriate number of team members to effectively accomplish our goals. Thank you for your contribution to our team and your dedication to our mission. We value your feedback and hope to continue providing a positive work environment for our employees.

5.0

Jun 2, 2022

Great company culture

Director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

A solid product that will change the standard of care in infectious disease diagnosis. Direct access to the CEO and anyone from the upper management. Great culture. I feel like I am part of something greater and that the company cares about my success, well being, and work-life balance.

Cons

Communication between departments could be better.

Karius Response

4y

Thank you for your positive review! We’re happy to hear you enjoy working here and would like to thank you for being part of our wonderful team! We are proud of our company and the culture that we have fostered as we continue to scale. Employee satisfaction is a priority for Karius! We want to provide a positive workforce with amazing perks. Your feedback is valuable to us. Thank you.

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