Natera reviews

3.7

71% would recommend to a friend

(1,120 total reviews)
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Steve Chapman

80% approve of CEO

75% positive business outlook

Natera has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 1,120 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Natera 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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1.0
Jun 17, 2016

Natera = Theranos (in my opinion)

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Pros

Genetics is a hot industry, and Natera positions itself to be on the cutting edge of science. The company attracts the best and the brightest, and as a hiring manager, this was the biggest benefit. The company also offers great perks, including catered lunches, office snacks and an on-site gym.

Cons

In my opinion, Natera has a toxic culture. I won't pretend to understand what causes it or keeps it going. All I can say is that I felt this unsettling, gnawing pulse during most of my time there. In my experience -- after my honeymoon -- I had internal struggles. I desperately wanted to leave, but I also desperately wanted to stay, to improve things and make an impact. The company has a very distinct lure about it, and, I believe, even those within its walls hold on to this hope that the culture is merely a product of "growing too fast" or "being on the cutting edge," and it will turn around soon. In my opinion, Natera is akin to Theranos. To me, it seems to be a healthcare company run by those without a lot of prior healthcare experience. I truly hope the company doesn't have the same outcome as Theranos.

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Natera Response
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Thanks for your feedback. I'm sorry you had a bad experience and I recognize that you are a former employee but unfortunately, you didn't share your position or length of time at Natera. We recognize that there are some areas within our organization need improvement and of course, that can be said of any organization or individual for that matter. We also understand that we are the sum of all of our parts. Some parts are very satisfied while others struggle to address or resolve their immediate issues that impede their progress and create dissatisfaction in their work environment. Our HR team has completed our formal employee engagement survey to better address and resolve employee's issues to help maintain a collaborative, committed, happy workforce. We are actively working with executive and department levels to create action plans that address these issues.
1.0
Oct 24, 2015

What a horrible experience

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Pros

Close to 101, free food and parking...thats about it.

Cons

Horrible environment with so many unhappy employees who come and go so quickly it is like there is a revolving door at the main entrance. Poor pay, miserable work environment and extreme under appreciation makes the place just such an undesirable place to be. If you spend any time walking around you can just tell that everyone is either absolutely miserable or just getting by each day until they can get the hell out.

1.0
Oct 20, 2015

terrible work environment

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Pros

product coworkers I guess the food Location to my home

Cons

poor management and lack of respect and appreciation for the employees.

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