Former Intern - Bioengineering Intern
in Menlo Park, CA
Recommends
Positive Outlook
I worked at Transcriptic as an intern (Less than a year)
Pros
Super great environment to work in, everyone was positive and encouraging all the time, especially the other interns
Cons
Work comes in waves, some times there's too much, and some times it feels like there's nothing to do
Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
Recommends
I have been working at Transcriptic full-time
Pros
good benefits, smart people, growth
Cons
challenging market, volatile revenue over time
"Particularly bad"
Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
Doesn't Recommend
Negative Outlook
Disapproves of CEO
I worked at Transcriptic full-time
Pros
Flexible work hours; a handful of very talented peers who are wonderful to work with.
Cons
The poison descends from the top. This may be the worst place I've worked. Frequently poor decision-making on hiring/firing and on company strategy from the managers. Dreary, and anxious-about-getting-fired-any-second morale among most employees.
"Tough work environment"
Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
in Menlo Park, CA
Doesn't Recommend
Neutral Outlook
I worked at Transcriptic full-time
Pros
You get to work at the cutting edge of science and technology, which is pretty cool. These problems need solving and Transcriptic has a unique idea and a technological edge.
Cons
The work environment has just turned toxic. There is no appreciation for anyone below senior management - everyone is just concerned with not getting fired. It has slowly evolved into this after some employee and management changes - but it is starting to be unbearable and is combined with crazy work hours and expectations.
"Wonderful job, great people."
Former Intern - Regulatory/EH&S in Menlo Park, CA
Recommends
Positive Outlook
Approves of CEO
I worked at Transcriptic as an intern (Less than a year)
Pros
Informal work environment, excellent colleagues, encourages creativity, room to grow
Cons
Aloof peer environment at first
Current Employee - Member of Technical Staff
in
Menlo Park, CA
Recommends
Positive Outlook
Approves of
CEO
I have been working at Transcriptic full-time (More than a year)
Pros
_The goals of the company are clear and of potentially great value to the world. It is time that someone executes this and we are on a path to get it done. We are working with a lot of brilliant people from different parts of the world. The people are friendly and the atmosphere is pleasant. The vibe is exciting as we are transitioning from doing things creatively on a shoestring budget to doing things creativel_y… Show More
Cons
Because we are on the bleeding edge of some technologies or integrations of technologies there is some bleeding and sometimes it doesn't come easily so you should desire a challenge. Some teammates are working extraordinary hours to get things done which I hope will settle down for their sake and so I can feel better about the fact that my availability is limited. Extraordinary hours is not intended to be part of our work culture.
"Amazing people, great technology."
Current Employee - Member of Technical Staff
in
Menlo Park, CA
Recommends
Positive Outlook
Approves of
CEO
Pros
-- Important mission of helping scientists work more efficiently to solve huge problems facing humanity
-- Diverse and complex technological solutions
Cons
Commute from SF could be easier but we'll be opening an office up north soon enough.