Solugen is a biotechnology company that applies enzymatic and electrochemical processes to manufacture bio-based chemicals. The organization employs roughly 153 people, with recent data showing 11 new hires and 41 departures that signal ongoing adjustments to its staffing needs as production scales. Engineering, operations, and business functions make up the bulk of personnel, supporting the company’s R&D, manufacturing, and commercial activities. This balanced structure underpins Solugen’s goal of bringing sustainable chemical solutions to market.
Engineering is Solugen’s largest department at 43 employees, accounting for about 28 % of total headcount and highlighting the importance of in-house process development. Operations follows with 25 employees to oversee plant performance and supply-chain activities, while Business Management supports strategic planning with 20 team members. Marketing & Product (19) and Finance & Administration (16) round out the core business units, and smaller teams in Sales & Support, Healthcare, HR, IT, and other functions provide specialized expertise. Overall, technical and operational roles outnumber commercial roles, reflecting the company’s manufacturing-heavy focus.
Houston, Texas serves as Solugen’s primary hub with 109 employees—roughly seven out of every ten staff members—due to the proximity of its Bioforge production facilities. The company maintains a modest presence in key innovation centers such as San Francisco, Austin, Boston, and New York, each hosting between one and four employees. An additional 31 staff work remotely or in locations classified as “Other,” underscoring a flexible approach to talent acquisition. This geographic distribution allows Solugen to tap regional expertise while keeping the bulk of operations anchored near its core manufacturing site.