Theranos Reviews

Current Employee – been working at Theranos full-time for more than a year

Pros – Been here little over a year now. Incredible experience. The work is definitly what keeps me around. Have to say once you prove yourself, you get a lot of responsibility and exposure. Looking for this when i made the switch. Cutting edge tech and very sophisticated research. Management has brought in best in the business -- really sharp team. Learnt loads from people here. Recommend highly if you are looking for real experience.

Cons – Very intense work environment. Need to always be at the top of the game -- very competitve. Management demands loyalty and rewards it. I'd say worth the investment in the end. But if you're looking for slow/medium pace, not for you.

Advice to Senior Management – Some people join wanting the big bucks but not willing to invest the time and effort. be more careful while hiring.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

Former Employee – worked at Theranos full-time for more than a year

Pros – Was with Theranos for over two years. Had to relocate because my husband got posted outside the Bay area, so left the job. Pros include very talented team, cut throat environment, best technology in labs, high-end research projects. Read a couple negative reviews, but let's be honest they reek of non-performers! This is one of those simple equations - you perform, you get rewarded. Both in terms of the kind of work that comes your way and compensation.

Cons – When I was there the company was still setting up structures. Assume that's already done. They were also looking at expanding space, a gym. They do give good meals though.

Advice to Senior Management – If you're reading this -- I wish you luck and hope you'll take me back if we are back in the neighborhood :)

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

Current Employee – been working at Theranos full-time for less than a year

Pros – brilliant coworkers; creative ideas; exciting technology. we work on stuff that changes the world. I see people talk about long hours but i came from college and this is nothing compared to what I put there!!

Cons – fast paced. very high bar to bring people in so lots of interviews.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

Current Employee – been working at Theranos full-time for less than a year

Pros – Joined just 2 months ago. good food, good perks, employees are treated very well. the management has done a superb job at maintaining high bar in recruiting becuase people here are very nice and very professional - which is a tribute to the management. I am working on a cool project right off the door.

Cons – people work hard here, not room for BS which doesnt fit well with those who like gossip and sit around.

Advice to Senior Management – Would be great to have team get togethers with just the teams and not necesarily all employee meeting.s

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

Current Employee – been working at Theranos full-time for more than 3 years

Pros – Theranos has been a learning journey for me. Joined straight from grad school. Was looking to light the world on fire. Someone wise warned me against joining the big guns in Silicon Valley -- said I'd end up spending more time on powerpoint and less on tech, so I was looking for a place like Theranos to get started. And I am so glad I did. GREAT benifits and compensation. Fantastic people to work with. If you work hard, easy to stand out and move up. You get staffed on excellent projects. And excellent free food!!

Cons – Need more team activities / time with management one on one. Gets pretty hectic and fast paced. Not that I mind too much!!

Advice to Senior Management – Great going -- keep it up

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

Current Employee – been working at Theranos full-time for more than 3 years

Pros – I joined over 2 years ago. After a long time I am working at a place that has given me a sense of purpose. I was tired of working on things that either didn't matter and working 905 jobs. This company is working on things that will make huge impact on lives of millions over the years. If you reading this because you are trying to decide whether to come work with us then you should know this - this place will give you something worthwhile to work on. The 2 negative reviews are from people who were either fired or have no understanding of that it means to work on something difficult but worth doing. The quality of people here is great. the 5 people sitting next to me are the nicest and smartest and hardest people I know of and they all love being here.

Cons – Company is secretive during interviews so some interviewing is tough. This is not a company to join if you are looking for a 9-5 job.

Advice to Senior Management – Need to share a bit more with candidates so they understand what an incredible opportunity this is and the awesome work we are doing in this company.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

Current Employee – been working at Theranos full-time for more than a year

Pros – 1) Real work: Was pretty sick of what passed for research in my previous company. This place is a relief
2) FANTASTIC people: I think the management really got their recruitment right. There is so much to learn from EVERYBODY!
3) Top of the line technology // 4) Fabulous compensation // 5) Great location and free food ...... endless list

Cons – For me it has been a good run. Read some of the stuff that other people have written and have to say that if you know why you are here and what you want from this job, you'll be happy. They don't lie about their expectations and are pretty straight during the interview. The non performers / slackers do get the boot. That is life. I really don't want to pick up someone else's weight, so I am thrilled about the zero tolerance policy they have for the slackers.

Advice to Senior Management – Keep up the crazy interview strategy -- you're doing something right.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

Current Employee – been working at Theranos full-time for more than a year

Pros – surrounded by really passionate people who are working on something that matters. so happy to be part of something that I believe in and I know improve the lives of not just other people but my own family. how often do you get to say that about your job? There are people here who work 6-7 days a week and are still always friendly and love being here. whoever commented that this is sweatshop has never been part of anything great. people work hard because what we do here matters and is important.

Cons – lots of work, fast paced, aggressive deadline - all that is true about silicon valley

Advice to Senior Management – need more structure as we expand and grow. need clearer goals for all individuals.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

Current Employee – been working at Theranos full-time for more than a year

Pros – Been here almost 2y now. Love my work. The projects are cutting edge. Work is v. satisfying. Team is best in business. Compensation and perks among the best in the industry. Look fwd to many more years with the company.

Cons – Sometimes gets too fast paced. Lots going on all the time. Have not had any down time since I joined at least.

Advice to Senior Management – We really need that gym

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

Current Employee – been working at Theranos full-time for more than a year

Pros – There are very few companies that are truly doing something revolutionary. Theranos is one of them. You can truly innovate here. It is a privilege to have the opportunity to work here and be a part of it. Not only do you have the opportunity to work on something cutting edge, but you also have interaction and exposure to the executives. It's also exciting to be a part of a company that is growing so fast.

Cons – Be ready for the fast-pace, but it is exciting

Advice to Senior Management – Intelligent, savvy management that are driving an amazing company

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company