Karius reviews

3.4

61% would recommend to a friend

(74 total reviews)
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Alec Ford

70% approve of CEO

56% positive business outlook

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).

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74 reviews
2.0
Apr 9, 2023

Great work but volatile hiring\firing

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Pros

Fantastic technology. Strong social culture in the trenches. Other than below a great place to work.

Cons

Sales employees laid off when healthcare customers were covid testing. Recent layoffs cut back product development, and now multiple postings to rehire a salesforce. Knee-jerk hiring and firing doesn't align with claimed attention to employee development and well being.

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Karius Response
3y
Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We are delighted to hear that you appreciate our innovative technology and company culture. At the same time, we are sorry to hear that you have concerns regarding our employment practices. We understand that job security is critical, and we apologize for any anxiety or confusion caused by recent layoffs. We want to assure you that we take our responsibility to our employees seriously and that any staffing changes we make are very carefully considered at the highest levels with the leadership team and board of directors. We have a commitment to employee development and well-being and strive to create a supportive environment that enables our team members to grow and thrive both personally and professionally. We continue to evaluate our policies and procedures to ensure that we are providing our employees with the support and guidance they need to succeed. Regarding your advice, we agree that it is essential to allocate our resources carefully and thoughtfully. We are always looking for ways to optimize our operations and ensure that we are making the most effective use of our resources. We appreciate your feedback and will take it into account as we continue to develop our strategy. Thank you again for sharing your thoughts with us. We value your perspective and will work hard to ensure that we are meeting the needs of our employees and customers.
1.0
Apr 8, 2023

Lack of leadership

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Pros

Amazing technology. Future of diagnostics.

Cons

There is no leadership at Karius. There is a task master CEO that doesn’t listen to anyone else’s opinion or thoughts. He has created a terrible culture. He also doesn’t understand the business and he is fiscally irresponsible.

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Karius Response
3y
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your experience with Karius. We appreciate your kind words about our technology and its potential for the future of diagnostics. However, we are disappointed to hear that you have had a negative experience with our leadership and company culture. At Karius, we strive to create a collaborative and supportive work environment where everyone's ideas and opinions are valued. We understand the importance of listening to our employees and taking their feedback into account, and we apologize if we have fallen short in this regard. We take your comments about our CEO and fiscal responsibility seriously and will be reviewing our management practices to ensure that we are meeting the high standards that we set for ourselves as a company. We are committed to continually improving and creating a positive workplace culture that values diversity, inclusion, and open communication. Thank you again for your feedback. We hope that you will give us the opportunity to earn back your trust and show you the positive changes that we are making at Karius.
2.0
Apr 4, 2023

Would not recommend at this time

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Pros

Test has unlimited potential; flexible PTO; great collaboration in regional teams

Cons

CEO has created a culture of fear and micro management in attempt to place blame for lack of Series C funding. Company would thrive with different leadership at the helm. Job has become more administrative work justifying our jobs rather than selling.

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Karius Response
3y
Thank you for your review and making the time to share your experience at Karius. I am very sorry to hear about your experience in the company. Our goal at Karius to ensure each employee has a great experience but also that it continues to get better. It does not sound like that has been the case for you and that is personally disappointing for me. Our hope is that our commercial team and all employees feel empowered to succeed in their roles everyday and that we provide tools, resources and support that allows them to excel more than they ever had before. Our teams come from a variety of backgrounds and experiences and providing them a work environment where they can be successful is very important, while leveraging their unique experiences and elevating our team as a result. Your feedback is critical and I would encourage you to reach out to your manager or our HR team so we can get more information, address it specifically and continue to get better as a company. Thank you again for sharing your experience, please know that the company take your feedback seriously and will continue to seek additional feedback from others to make sure we are addressing employee concerns and are headed in the right direction.
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