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Zymo Research reviews

3.2

46% would recommend to a friend

(90 total reviews)
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Larry Jia

43% approve of CEO

44% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.6

Diversity & inclusion

3.5

Culture & values

3.5

Work/Life balance

3.1

Compensation and benefits

3.0

Career opportunities

2.7

Senior management

Zymo Research has an employee rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars, based on 90 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Zymo Research 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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90 reviews
1.0
Apr 10, 2023

Great place to work - if you want to be constantly gaslit

Research associate
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Some really nice and smart coworkers who you will learn alot from. Good place to pick up experience quick if you're fresh out of school.

Cons

Very low pay, limited flexibility (you get 5 days of sick leave total for a year, and there's no WFH option at all). Everyone who's been here for longer than a year is very busy with all the projects they're being asked to do. CEO has no business direction, and blames everyone else around him (aka upper management) for not having one, then upper management blames everyone else for not having a clear direction. It's a vicious cycle. A lot of senior management just got laid off (think COO, CMO level). Not sure they'll be able to stay afloat for much longer.

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Zymo Research Response
3y
Thank you for your feedback. We are sorry to hear you had a negative experience working at Zymo Research. Zymo Research is dedicated to employees’ health and positive well-being. Zymo Research is extended California’s 2022 COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave until March 31, 2023, whereas many other companies ended this benefit on December 31, 2022. In an added effort to keep our employees COVID free, there was flexibility with WFH for employees with applicable job functions. Unfortunately, because Research Associates at Zymo Research work heavily in the laboratory, there is limited option to WFH. Zymo Research has been led by Dr. Larry Jia, CEO and President, for the past 29 years. Under his leadership, the company has grown from a small, garage rental into an internationally recognized biotech business that serves scientists around the globe. At Zymo Research, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and innovative culture where all employees are encouraged to share their ideas and provide feedback. We believe that this approach leads to the best possible outcomes for our customers, collaborators, and partners. We are grateful for the contributions of our employees, who are the driving force behind our success. We are dedicated to providing them with a supportive work environment, competitive compensation and benefits, and opportunities for growth and development. Thank you for your interest in Zymo Research. We are excited to continue our mission of advancing the field of biotechnology and improving human health through our innovative products and services. To clarify, in our 29-year history, we have never laid off a COO or CMO.
1.0
Apr 3, 2023

Avoid this company at ALL COSTS

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

There are some nice people. But most of them got laid off or are leaving.

Cons

Outrageous nepotism from the CEO. No business direction, strategy, leadership, talent development or financial management. Even after laying off most senior management, the company is still on a trade show tour, sending scientists, spending millions and not affecting sales or tracking them. The company likely won’t be around in a year or so.

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Zymo Research Response
3y
Thank you for your comment. Zymo Research is happy to say that all of our employees are nice people! These are the same people that responded to a national survey which resulted in Zymo Research winning Top Workplaces of Orange County Register 2 years in a row and, more recently, Top Workplaces USA 2023. All candidates, including referrals, are subject to our rigorous hiring process to ensure we employ the best people. We welcome people of all backgrounds to apply and believe that top talent can exist in any person. We have a culture of excellence at Zymo Research and believe strongly that all employees are capable of providing positive feedback to keep Zymo Research on a positive trajectory. Thank you for your interest in Zymo Research. On behalf of the management and leadership team, we appreciate your feedback. If you have any further feedback, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at hr@zymoresearch.com
1.0
Mar 30, 2023

Avoid this place like the plague

Marketing
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Privately owned company, operates like a family owned company.

Cons

Lack of strategy and vision from a business perspective. Great place for scientists, horrible for anyone in a business capacity. Just had major layoffs due to poor management and lack of business acumen.

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Zymo Research Response
3y
As you may know, we recently underwent a company-wide restructuring to better position ourselves for growth and innovation. While change can be difficult, we are confident that our new structure will allow us to achieve great things and continue to lead in our industry. We understand that some negative reviews have been posted following our restructuring. However, we are committed to maintaining a high level of quality in all aspects of our business. We continually strive to improve our processes, products, and employee experience to ensure that we provide the best possible environment for our teams to thrive and deliver exceptional work to the scientific community. All employees at Zymo Research are valued and essential to our business of providing top-quality products to research scientists internationally. Zymo Research is no place for anyone that views someone as inferior due to job function. We appreciate your contributions to Zymo Research and wish you the best of luck in your future endeavors. If you have any further questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at hr@zymoresearch.com.
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