Does Addgene pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Addgene employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Addgene. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Addgene?

85% of Addgene employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Addgene 4.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.6 for culture and values and 3.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Addgene?

Software Engineer (5) , Scientist (3) , Data Engineer (2) , Human Resources Generalist (2) , Lab Assistant (2) , Lab Technician (2) , Software Engineer Co-Op (2)

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

"Great work life balance." ((in 7 reviews)); "Collaborative team, Small events and activities throughout the year, Free food on many days." ((in 5 reviews)); "The culture is fun and inclusive" ((in 4 reviews)); "I think the workplace here is so great because everyone has fantastic work ethics and takes pride in the quality of the work they produce, which I understand isn't for everyone." ((in 3 reviews)); "Amazing work culture" ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about Addgene layoffs in 2026?

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

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4.3

85% would recommend to a friend

(37 total reviews)

Chonnettia Jones

100% approve of CEO

63% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.8

Work/Life balance

4.6

Culture & values

4.3

Diversity & inclusion

4.3

Senior management

3.8

Compensation and benefits

3.7

Career opportunities

Addgene has an employee rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars, based on 37 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Addgene employee rating is 23% above average for employers within the Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology industry (3.5 stars).

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37 reviews

5.0

Oct 28, 2019

Lab Tech

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great Company. Very good for learning and school!

Cons

Not that I could think of.

5.0

May 15, 2019

Doesn't get better than Addgene!

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Wonderful people, fun, managers care about you, all feedback is welcome and encouraged, fun, people genuinely care about the mission and feel like their work is both valued and impactful, fun, fantastic work life balance, the best health insurance, flexible schedules, fun, beautiful office and lab, lots of free food and oh did i mention fun?

Cons

salary is good for a nonprofit but not competitive with industry however the work life balance and benefits off set this, not a ton of room to advance

5.0

Mar 11, 2019

Great place to work

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great work life balance. Understanding boss. Values part time employees.

Cons

No down side... who couldn't use more pay at a non profit but part time benefits were worth it.

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