Does Helix pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Helix employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Helix. This rating has improved by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Helix?

68% of Helix employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Helix 4.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.8 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Helix?

Clinical Laboratory Technician (5) , Senior Software Engineer (5) , Specimen Accessioner (5) , Software Engineer (4) , Clinical Lab Technician (3) , Customer Success Specialist (3) , CLT (Clinical Lab Technician) (2) , Clinical Laboratory Technologist (2) , Data Engineer (2) , Manager (2) , Scientist (2) , Software Developer (2)

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

"They are really great people to work with." ((in 17 reviews)); "Culture is collaborative and transparent." ((in 11 reviews)); "Team is great." ((in 9 reviews)); "My team had clear direction and leadership." ((in 7 reviews)); "Great colleagues who genuinely care about each other and enjoy spending time together." ((in 6 reviews))

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

"Substantial layoff took place, culture is now lacking, morale is down since then." ((in 4 reviews)); "The quality of employees has dropped, and management is full of holes." ((in 4 reviews))

What are employees saying about Helix layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Helix locations?

San Diego , San Carlos , San Francisco , San Mateo , New York , Houston , Lebanon , California City , La Jolla , Mexico Beach , Mansfield , Iowa City , San Diego Country Estates

Helix reviews

3.8

68% would recommend to a friend

(118 total reviews)

James Lu

86% approve of CEO

65% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.1

Compensation and benefits

4.0

Work/Life balance

3.9

Diversity & inclusion

3.8

Culture & values

3.5

Senior management

3.5

Career opportunities

Helix has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 118 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Helix 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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Reviews by job title

118 reviews

5.0

Oct 20, 2020

Great management and culture

Bioinformatics scientist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

When I interviewed initially, the position was expected to be in-person, but the pandemic changed that. Nevertheless, I felt that the remote onboarding process went smoothly, and the management does a great job of keeping the team connected.

Cons

I don't have any cons

5.0

Oct 15, 2020

Fantastic company, great culture

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The vision for the company from leadership is inspirational. The workplace culture ensures that everyone feels included and part of the big goals. The people who work here are top notch and incredibly nice.

Cons

Because it is a fairly small company, there isn’t a ton of room for advancement.

Helix Response

5y

Thank you for the feedback! We have a great culture at Helix because we have employees like you who are knowledgeable, driven, and collaborative. This is why we are so successful. The work we are doing is so impactful and we all inspire one another. If you are looking for advancement, I suggest having a conversation with your manager or your leadership team member about what is that you are looking for and maybe it can't happen now, but it's something you can work towards. HR is always available to support you in these types of conversations. Thanks for your hard work. Romina

5.0

Oct 15, 2020

Great Place to work with very dedicated and passionate employees

Customer care manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great Teams Excellent Recruiters Approachable Personable Leaderships Comfortable place to work during this pandemic Free Lunch and Dinners Snacks and Beverage all day

Cons

Snacks and Beverages all day .... lol

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