Benchling
What's the Work-Life Balance Like at Benchling?
What People Are Saying About Benchling
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Time Off Access: Unlimited PTO, paid sick time, paid holidays, parental leave, and a company-wide winter shutdown are emphasized, enabling real disconnection. Sabbaticals at five and ten years further signal institutional support for extended time away.
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Remote or Hybrid Flexibility: A structured hybrid policy with set in-office days provides predictability while still preserving some remote flexibility for many roles. Flexible schedules are listed, helping employees plan around personal commitments.
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Wellbeing Programs: Dedicated mental-health benefits, a monthly wellness stipend, employee resource groups, and an intentional winter break are highlighted as supports for wellbeing. These programs are positioned to encourage recharge.
Benchling's Benefits
Offers sabbatical leave
Benchling is dedicated to our employees and their well-being, which is why we offer sabbaticals. Employees who have completed five and ten years of service are eligible for a paid sabbatical leave.
Provides paid holidays
Provides paid sick days
Employees receive unlimited hours per year of paid sick leave.
Utilizes an Unlimited PTO policy
Utilizes company-wide vacation
Benchling observes major holidays and has a paid company-wide shutdown between Christmas and New Year's.
Offers company-sponsored happy hours
Offers company-sponsored outings
On top of weekly happy hours & monthly events, Benchlings travel abroad for annual company retreats!
Offers Employee Resource Groups
Offers fitness stipend
Offers wellness programs
Benchling provides a monthly Wellness Stipend designed to support and encourage a well-rounded, healthy lifestyle.
Provides onsite meditation space
Provides opportunities to volunteer in the local community
Offers a remote work program
Utilizes a flexible work schedule
Utilizes a hybrid work model
