{"jobs":[{"absolute_url":"https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/ginkgobioworks/jobs/5099624007","data_compliance":[{"type":"gdpr","requires_consent":false,"requires_processing_consent":false,"requires_retention_consent":false,"retention_period":null,"demographic_data_consent_applies":false}],"education":"education_optional","internal_job_id":4614272007,"location":{"name":"Boston, Massachusetts"},"metadata":null,"id":5099624007,"updated_at":"2026-05-05T09:04:38-04:00","requisition_id":"JR100609","title":"Automation Engineer 2, Automation Support Applications","company_name":"Ginkgo Bioworks Inc.","first_published":"2026-04-07T11:39:45-04:00","language":"en","application_deadline":null,"content":"\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-intro\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Our mission is to make biology easier to engineer. Ginkgo is constructing, editing, and redesigning the living world in order to answer the globe’s growing challenges in health, energy, food, materials, and more. Our bioengineers make use of an in-house automated foundry for designing and building new organisms.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;hr\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Job Title: Automation Engineer 2, Support Applications Engineering\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;The Automation BU is growing with a new mandate of external sales and support. A primary differentiator of our offering is Managed Automation Services (MAS), which involves our SAE team actively monitoring deployed RAC systems and remotely recovering within a short Service Level Agreement (SLA). All members of this team must be highly trained with lab automation instrumentation in addition to being the global experts on our own scheduling and control software and our integration hardware. The members of this team are monitoring all deployed RAC systems and rapidly responding to errors, in addition to working on continuous improvement projects across the RAC tech stack.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;As a member of the Automation Support Applications Engineering team, you are at the intersection of technology development, deployment to the customer site and continual support of the deployed technology. Your goal is to understand and translate the needs of the customer and to work alongside Automation Scientists, Software Engineers, and Mechatronics Engineers to turn a scoped integrated automation system into a real, production-ready system. Additionally, your goal is to ensure the customer maintains system uptime and operational throughput. This role requires strong attention to detail, collaborative communication and project management skills to excel.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;This is a unique role within the Support Apps Engineering Team in that it will be the first member of an overnight shift and will require you to be onsite, alone for several hours. The person who fills this position will need to be self-motivated, work independently, and yet still be part of a team. You will be the primary owner of our Autonomous Lab for the hours you work, including troubleshooting errors, performing instrument maintenance, and addressing user tickets.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;To learn more about automation engineering at Ginkgo, take a look at our website: \u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://automation.ginkgo.bio/\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Ginkgo Automation\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Responsibilities:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Primary owner of Ginkgo’s Autonomous Lab during overnight hours - recover from errors, perform instrument maintenance, address user tickets\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Execute or guide remote recovery efforts with customers, diagnosing root causes and executing corrective actions for instrument or integration level failures.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Lead root-cause investigations for complex software-hardware integration failures – synthesize findings and choose corrective actions that improve time between failures and overall reliability.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Develop and validate automation scripts / configuration templates that standardize installs and reduce manual effort across the Deployment team.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Create and continuously refine end-to-end deployment playbooks from initial setup and configuration of our automation products, factory acceptance testing (FAT), and site acceptance testing (SAT).\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Author and own SOPs, troubleshooting guides, and training material to keep documentation compliant and accessible as a single source of truth.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Perform and periodically audit the recurring PM program, ensuring tasks, frequencies, and parts lists meet reliability goals; train and certify customer operators and technicians on execution\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Minimum Requirements:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related technical field, and 4–7 years of relevant experience in laboratory automation, systems integration, or related technical work; or an equivalent combination of education and progressively responsible, hands-on experience (typically 6+ years total) that demonstrates the same level of knowledge and ability.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Proactive problem-solving mindset and the ability to adapt in fast-paced environments.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Customer-focused approach, balancing customer needs while considering technical feasibility.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills; ability to convey concepts and priorities, as well as an ability to solicit and/or accept feedback.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Self-motivated and capable of managing time and tasks with minimal supervision.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Occasional travel to customer sites for 1-2 weeks to conduct SAT (less than 10% total time).\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Ability to bend, reach, and lift, push, or pull up to 25lbs. 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Proven track record of working in high-stakes environments, contributing to significant scientific advancements and operational improvements.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience in workflow/process scheduling software or interacting with multi-device systems. Expertise in managing complex workflows and integrating multiple devices to optimize laboratory processes and enhance productivity.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;hr\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;c-message_kit__blocks c-message_kit__blocks--rich_text\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;c-message__message_blocks c-message__message_blocks--rich_text\u0026quot; data-qa=\u0026quot;message-text\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;p-block_kit_renderer\u0026quot; data-qa=\u0026quot;block-kit-renderer\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;p-block_kit_renderer__block_wrapper p-block_kit_renderer__block_wrapper--first\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;p-rich_text_block\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;p-rich_text_section\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;p-rich_text_section\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;em\u0026gt;The base salary range for this role is $85,600.00-$120,200.00. Actual pay within this range will depend on a candidate\u0026#39;s skills, expertise, and experience. We also offer company stock awards, a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental \u0026amp;amp; vision coverage, health spending accounts, voluntary benefits, leave of absence policies, 401(k) program with employer contribution, 8 paid holidays in addition to a full-week winter shutdown and unlimited Paid Time Off policy.\u0026lt;/em\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;p-rich_text_section\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Ginkgo has implemented a return to office policy effective October 1, 2025 with required in-office days 3x per week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday.\u0026amp;nbsp; \u0026lt;em\u0026gt;Some teams may require to be onsite 4-5 days per week and this will be discussed as part of the interview process.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/em\u0026gt; This policy applies to all employees who live within 50 miles of Ginkgo’s offices in Boston, MA, Emeryville, CA and West Sacramento, CA.\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-conclusion\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;div\u0026gt;It is the policy of Ginkgo Bioworks to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees, employment applicants, and EOE disability/vet.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;div\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;hr\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;div\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;text-decoration: underline;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong data-stringify-type=\u0026quot;bold\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Privacy Notice\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;div\u0026gt;I understand that I am applying for employment with Ginkgo Bioworks and am being asked to provide information in connection with my application. I further understand that Ginkgo gathers this information through a third-party service provider and that Ginkgo may also use other service providers to assist in the application process.\u0026amp;nbsp; Ginkgo may share my information with such third-party service providers in connection with my application and for the start of employment.\u0026amp;nbsp; Ginkgo will treat my information in accordance with Ginkgo\u0026#39;s \u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://www.ginkgobioworks.com/concentric-privacy-policy/\u0026quot; target=\u0026quot;_blank\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Privacy Policy\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;.\u0026amp;nbsp; By submitting this job application, I am acknowledging that I have reviewed and agree to Ginkgo\u0026#39;s \u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://www.ginkgobioworks.com/concentric-privacy-policy/\u0026quot; target=\u0026quot;_blank\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Privacy Policy\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt; as well as the privacy policies of the third-party service providers used by Ginkgo\u0026#39;s associated with the application process.\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;","departments":[{"id":4045437007,"name":"Automation Support","child_ids":[],"parent_id":4045561007}],"offices":[{"id":4001352007,"name":"Boston Drydock","location":"Boston, Massachusetts, United States","child_ids":[],"parent_id":4001510007}]},{"absolute_url":"https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/ginkgobioworks/jobs/5022683007","data_compliance":[{"type":"gdpr","requires_consent":false,"requires_processing_consent":false,"requires_retention_consent":false,"retention_period":null,"demographic_data_consent_applies":false}],"education":"education_optional","internal_job_id":4578780007,"location":{"name":"Boston, Massachusetts"},"metadata":null,"id":5022683007,"updated_at":"2026-04-01T08:35:30-04:00","requisition_id":"JR100596","title":"Automation Scientist Intern, RAC Operations","company_name":"Ginkgo Bioworks Inc.","first_published":"2026-01-13T13:18:33-05:00","language":"en","application_deadline":null,"content":"\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-intro\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Our mission is to make biology easier to engineer. Ginkgo is constructing, editing, and redesigning the living world in order to answer the globe’s growing challenges in health, energy, food, materials, and more. Our bioengineers make use of an in-house automated foundry for designing and building new organisms.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;hr\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;em\u0026gt;The role is based out of Ginkgo’s Boston, MA location and requires regular in-person attendance.\u0026lt;/em\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;About the Role:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Ginkgo Bioworks is deploying a massive fleet of \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Reconfigurable Automation Cells (RACs)\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;—modular, mobile robotic units that snap together like LEGOs to form an autonomous lab. We are looking for an \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Automation Scientist Intern\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; to be the hands-on force behind this fleet. You will learn how to load, operate, take down, and troubleshoot protocol runs on the most advanced lab automation hardware in the world, pushing our \u0026quot;Nebula\u0026quot; frontier lab towards autonomous operation.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Responsibilities:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Master the RAC Platform:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Learn to operate and maintain a system of Reconfigurable Automation Cells, designed to support a variety of molecular and cell biology scientific workflows. You will queue and submit programmatically-generated protocols, remote monitor for errors and conduct remote and on-site error recovery, with the support of our Apex Support team. Over time, you will advance to modifying or writing new protocols for our RAC Automation system.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Learn Biology: \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;You will prepare and onboard reagents and consumables for upcoming molecular and cell biology scientific workflows, execute and monitor such workflows, and take down and offboard used plates from completed workflows.\u0026amp;nbsp; In the process, you will learn how to carefully handle and prepare reagents and consumables for workflows, do basic monitoring and error recovery of runs and safely dispose of used plates from completed workflows.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Preferred Qualifications:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;No college degree necessary but some skills in coding, biology or computational biology required.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026quot;Automation-forward\u0026quot; mindset: you love working with lab automation and making robotic systems run smoother.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Willingness to do whatever it takes to ensure that existing and new scientific workflows run successfully on our RAC automation system.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Bonus (not required):\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Interest in communications, marketing, social media, and/or short form video\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;About the Role:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Ginkgo Bioworks is deploying a massive fleet of \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Reconfigurable Automation Cells (RACs)\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;—modular, mobile robotic units that snap together like LEGOs to form an autonomous lab. We are looking for an \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Automation Scientist Intern\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; to be the hands-on force behind this fleet. You will learn how to load, operate, take down, and troubleshoot protocol runs on the most advanced lab automation hardware in the world, pushing our \u0026quot;Nebula\u0026quot; frontier lab towards autonomous operation.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Responsibilities:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Master the RAC Platform:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Learn to operate and maintain a system of Reconfigurable Automation Cells, designed to support a variety of molecular and cell biology scientific workflows. You will queue and submit programmatically-generated protocols, remote monitor for errors and conduct remote and on-site error recovery, with the support of our Apex Support team. Over time, you will advance to modifying or writing new protocols for our RAC Automation system.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Learn Biology: \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;You will prepare and onboard reagents and consumables for upcoming molecular and cell biology scientific workflows, execute and monitor such workflows, and take down and offboard used plates from completed workflows.\u0026amp;nbsp; In the process, you will learn how to carefully handle and prepare reagents and consumables for workflows, do basic monitoring and error recovery of runs and safely dispose of used plates from completed workflows.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Preferred Qualifications:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;No college degree necessary but some skills in coding, biology or computational biology required.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026quot;Automation-forward\u0026quot; mindset: you love working with lab automation and making robotic systems run smoother.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Willingness to do whatever it takes to ensure that existing and new scientific workflows run successfully on our RAC automation system.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Bonus (not required):\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Interest in communications, marketing, social media, and/or short form video\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;hr\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;c-message_kit__blocks c-message_kit__blocks--rich_text\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;c-message__message_blocks c-message__message_blocks--rich_text\u0026quot; data-qa=\u0026quot;message-text\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;p-block_kit_renderer\u0026quot; data-qa=\u0026quot;block-kit-renderer\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;p-block_kit_renderer__block_wrapper p-block_kit_renderer__block_wrapper--first\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;p-rich_text_block\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;p-rich_text_section\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;p-rich_text_section\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;em\u0026gt;The base salary range for this role is $37,700-$53,500. 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I further understand that Ginkgo gathers this information through a third-party service provider and that Ginkgo may also use other service providers to assist in the application process.\u0026amp;nbsp; Ginkgo may share my information with such third-party service providers in connection with my application and for the start of employment.\u0026amp;nbsp; Ginkgo will treat my information in accordance with Ginkgo\u0026#39;s \u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://www.ginkgobioworks.com/concentric-privacy-policy/\u0026quot; target=\u0026quot;_blank\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Privacy Policy\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;.\u0026amp;nbsp; By submitting this job application, I am acknowledging that I have reviewed and agree to Ginkgo\u0026#39;s \u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://www.ginkgobioworks.com/concentric-privacy-policy/\u0026quot; target=\u0026quot;_blank\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Privacy Policy\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt; as well as the privacy policies of the third-party service providers used by Ginkgo\u0026#39;s associated with the application process.\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;","departments":[{"id":4063190007,"name":"RAC Users","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"offices":[{"id":4001352007,"name":"Boston Drydock","location":"Boston, Massachusetts, United States","child_ids":[],"parent_id":4001510007}]},{"absolute_url":"https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/ginkgobioworks/jobs/5115809007","data_compliance":[{"type":"gdpr","requires_consent":false,"requires_processing_consent":false,"requires_retention_consent":false,"retention_period":null,"demographic_data_consent_applies":false}],"education":"education_optional","internal_job_id":4622029007,"location":{"name":"Massachusetts, United States"},"metadata":null,"id":5115809007,"updated_at":"2026-04-21T10:48:17-04:00","requisition_id":"JR100615","title":"Commercial MBA Intern","company_name":"Ginkgo Bioworks Inc.","first_published":"2026-04-21T10:44:21-04:00","language":"en","application_deadline":null,"content":"\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-intro\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Our mission is to make biology easier to engineer. 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Our bioengineers make use of an in-house automated foundry for designing and building new organisms.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;hr\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;table style=\u0026quot;width: 100.017%; height: 887.6px;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;tbody\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;tr style=\u0026quot;height: 47.6px;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;td style=\u0026quot;width: 93.6672%; height: 47.6px;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Job Description:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/td\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;td style=\u0026quot;width: 3.99274%; height: 47.6px;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/td\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/tr\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;tr style=\u0026quot;height: 280px;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;td style=\u0026quot;width: 97.66%; height: 280px;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;The Enterprise Sales team is an integral part of a cross-functional team within Ginkgo to help RAC Automation. As a Commercial Intern, on the Automation - Commercial\u0026amp;nbsp; team, you will play an integral role in accelerating the growth of Ginkgo’s automation sales with pharma and biotech companies.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;You will be mentored by members of the Commercial team and gain excellent exposure to various aspects of the BD transaction cycle including ideation of new opportunities, leading customer outreach, customer pitches, customer proposals, and deal closing. In addition, you will have the opportunity to lead and support the launch of new strategic initiatives that enable the Automation - Commercial\u0026amp;nbsp; team to operate more effectively.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Possible projects to include:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Identifying potential customer segment\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;em\u0026gt;The Ginkgo Bioworks Early Talent program is open to students who will return to their degree programs upon completion of their employment at Ginkgo. Candidates must be enrolled in a United States based institution and/or have work authorization in the United States to be eligible to participate.\u0026lt;/em\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/td\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/tr\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;tr style=\u0026quot;height: 47.6px;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;td style=\u0026quot;width: 93.6672%; height: 47.6px;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Responsibilities:\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/td\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;td style=\u0026quot;width: 3.99274%; height: 47.6px;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/td\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/tr\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;tr style=\u0026quot;height: 145.6px;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;td style=\u0026quot;width: 97.66%; height: 145.6px;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Conduct industry deep dives including mapping of sub-sectors across various therapeutic modalities (e.g., small molecules, biologics, cell and gene therapy, etc.) and business models (e.g., therapeutic platform companies, CDMOs, CROs, etc.)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Identify, analyze and recommend new business opportunities for Ginkgo and work closely with Pharma BD team members to develop go-to-market strategies\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Support deal transactions with quantitative assessments including comparable deals analysis, financial modeling (rNPV), and market sizing\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Lead outreach efforts for major partnering conferences, build pitch decks, and generate target lists for new partnership opportunities\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Support internal operations and initiatives to allow Pharma BD team to operate more efficiently and effectively\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/td\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/tr\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;tr style=\u0026quot;height: 47.6px;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;td style=\u0026quot;width: 93.6672%; height: 47.6px;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Minimum Requirements:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/td\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;td style=\u0026quot;width: 3.99274%; height: 47.6px;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/td\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/tr\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;tr style=\u0026quot;height: 165.2px;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;td style=\u0026quot;width: 97.66%; height: 165.2px;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Current enrollment in a MBA or similar master’s degree program\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Minimum of 1 year prior experience in management consulting, life sciences strategy consulting, or business development, corporate strategy or commercial roles at a Biotech/Pharma Company\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Strong quantitative and analytical skills, with an ability to independently develop fact-based and informed opinions\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Passion for collaboration and significant experience in relationship-building, and leveraging and converting market knowledge and relationships into business opportunities\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Eagerness to learn quickly in a fast-paced environment and enthusiasm to be a part of Ginkgo’s mission\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Excellent written and verbal communication skills with confidence in communicating with both commercial and technical stakeholders\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/td\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/tr\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;tr style=\u0026quot;height: 47.6px;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;td style=\u0026quot;width: 93.6672%; 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I further understand that Ginkgo gathers this information through a third-party service provider and that Ginkgo may also use other service providers to assist in the application process.\u0026amp;nbsp; Ginkgo may share my information with such third-party service providers in connection with my application and for the start of employment.\u0026amp;nbsp; Ginkgo will treat my information in accordance with Ginkgo\u0026#39;s \u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://www.ginkgobioworks.com/concentric-privacy-policy/\u0026quot; target=\u0026quot;_blank\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Privacy Policy\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;.\u0026amp;nbsp; By submitting this job application, I am acknowledging that I have reviewed and agree to Ginkgo\u0026#39;s \u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://www.ginkgobioworks.com/concentric-privacy-policy/\u0026quot; target=\u0026quot;_blank\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Privacy Policy\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt; as well as the privacy policies of the third-party service providers used by Ginkgo\u0026#39;s associated with the application process.\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;","departments":[{"id":4045561007,"name":"Automation","child_ids":[4045438007,4045440007,4045439007,4001597007,4045437007,4045436007],"parent_id":null}],"offices":[{"id":4001352007,"name":"Boston Drydock","location":"Boston, Massachusetts, United States","child_ids":[],"parent_id":4001510007}]},{"absolute_url":"https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/ginkgobioworks/jobs/5152969007","data_compliance":[{"type":"gdpr","requires_consent":false,"requires_processing_consent":false,"requires_retention_consent":false,"retention_period":null,"demographic_data_consent_applies":false}],"education":"education_optional","internal_job_id":4639884007,"location":{"name":"Boston, Massachusetts"},"metadata":null,"id":5152969007,"updated_at":"2026-06-03T10:27:44-04:00","requisition_id":"JR100624","title":"Commercial Operations \u0026 Marketing Intern","company_name":"Ginkgo Bioworks Inc.","first_published":"2026-06-03T10:17:26-04:00","language":"en","application_deadline":null,"content":"\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-intro\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Our mission is to make biology easier to engineer. Ginkgo is constructing, editing, and redesigning the living world in order to answer the globe’s growing challenges in health, energy, food, materials, and more. Our bioengineers make use of an in-house automated foundry for designing and building new organisms.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;hr\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h1\u0026gt;Commercial Operations \u0026amp;amp; Marketing Intern, Ginkgo Reagents\u0026lt;/h1\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;Massachusetts, United States\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;Our mission is to make biology easier to engineer. Ginkgo is constructing, editing, and redesigning the living world in order to answer the globe’s growing challenges in health, energy, food, materials, and more. Our bioengineers make use of an in-house automated foundry for designing and building new organisms.\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;For the past 15 years, Ginkgo Bioworks has delivered bioengineering solutions for partners across biopharma and life sciences using optimized, high-throughput R\u0026amp;amp;D processes. Ginkgo Reagents leverages this experience to develop, manufacture, and supply high-quality products—including cell-free protein synthesis, PichiaWorks protein expression, and proteins and enzymes—directly to customers in formats that are purpose-built for high-throughput, automated workflows. We design reagents that are reproducible, stable, and compatible with plate-based automation, reducing the time scientists spend on reagent prep so they can focus on designing and interpreting experiments. For our customers—from academic labs to pharma and AI-driven discovery companies—this translates into improvements in speed, throughput, scalability, and cost.\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;Job Description:\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;As the Commercial Operations \u0026amp;amp; Marketing Intern on the Reagents team, you will play a critical role in the day-to-day success of Ginkgo’s Reagents business. You won’t just be watching—you will actively help manage the customer journey from the moment a scientist lands on our storefront to the moment their kit arrives in their lab. This role is a blend of digital marketing, sales and commercial operations, and customer success, and is ideal for a technical student who is curious about how science-based products are brought to market.\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;You will be mentored by members of the Reagents team and gain exposure to marketing, e-commerce operations, fulfillment, and customer success. In addition, you will have the opportunity to lead and support strategic initiatives that help the Reagents team operate more efficiently and serve customers more effectively.\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;The Ginkgo Bioworks Early Talent program is open to students who will return to their degree programs upon completion of their employment at Ginkgo. Candidates must be enrolled in a United States based institution and/or have work authorization in the United States to be eligible to participate.\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;Key Responsibilities:\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;1. Sales \u0026amp;amp; Marketing Support\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp; Content Coordination: Assist in updating product descriptions, technical specs, application notes, and blog content on the Reagents storefront to improve user experience and discoverability through SEO (search engine optimization) and AEO (answer engine optimization) for AI-powered search like ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, and Google AI Overviews.\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp; Positioning \u0026amp;amp; Messaging: Help develop positioning and messaging for specific product lines (e.g., cell-free protein synthesis, PichiaWorks, enzymes) tailored to pharma and biotech R\u0026amp;amp;D, academic and research labs, and tech bio / AI-driven protein screening customers.\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp; Lead Generation: Research and identify potential customers in academia, biotech, and AI-driven discovery companies who would benefit from Ginkgo’s specialized kits and reagents.\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp; Campaign Execution: Help build and track email marketing campaigns, social media outreach, and conference materials targeting the scientific community; report on performance and iterate.\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;2. Order Management \u0026amp;amp; Fulfillment Operations\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp; Order Oversight: Monitor the e-commerce backend (e.g., Shopify/ERP) to ensure orders are processed accurately and move through the system without bottlenecks.\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp; Logistics Coordination: Work closely with product operations and shipping teams to ensure cold-chain requirements are met and shipments are dispatched on time.\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp; Inventory Tracking: Assist the product manager in monitoring stock levels of high-demand kits and reagents to prevent out-of-stock scenarios and inform reorder planning.\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;3. Customer Success \u0026amp;amp; Experience\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp; First-Line Support: Act as an initial point of contact for customer inquiries regarding order status, shipping timelines, and basic product questions.\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp; Technical Troubleshooting: Coordinate with internal scientists to get answers for more complex technical questions and ensure customers receive timely, accurate responses.\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp; Feedback Loop: Proactively reach out to customers post-purchase to gather feedback on product performance, unboxing, and overall experience, and feed insights back to product, science, and operations teams to drive future improvements.\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;Minimum Requirements:\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp; Current enrollment in an undergraduate, master’s, or PhD program in a technical or science-related field (e.g., biology, biochemistry, molecular or cell biology, bioengineering, synthetic biology, or a related discipline)\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp; Demonstrated interest in exploring marketing, sales, commercial operations, or customer success as a career path—through coursework, a minor or double major in business/marketing/operations, club involvement, prior internships, or self-directed projects\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp; Comfortable working with digital tools—e-commerce platforms, CRM systems, and basic data analysis in Excel or Google Sheets\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp; Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to write professionally and clearly to a scientific (including PhD-level) audience\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp; Entrepreneurial, problem-solving mindset—happy to jump in and figure out why a package is stuck in customs or how to better explain a protocol to a customer\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp; Strong analytical skills, with an ability to independently develop fact-based and informed opinions from customer, market, and operational data\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp; Eagerness to learn quickly in a fast-paced environment and enthusiasm to be a part of Ginkgo’s mission\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;Preferred Capabilities and Experience:\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp; Prior coursework, research, or internship experience in molecular or cell biology, bioengineering, or synthetic biology\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp; Prior exposure to marketing, communications, business development, sales operations, customer success, or e-commerce roles—through internships, student organizations, or coursework\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp; Familiarity with reagent workflows used in protein expression, enzyme applications, cell-free systems, or AI-driven protein screening\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp; Working knowledge of SEO and AEO best practices—including keyword research, on-page SEO, structured data/schema, and content optimization for AI answer engines (ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, Google AI Overviews)\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp; Hands-on experience with e-commerce platforms (e.g., Shopify), CRM tools (e.g., HubSpot, Salesforce), or SEO/AEO tools (e.g., Google Search Console, Google Analytics, Ahrefs, SEMrush, Clearscope)\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp; Strong PowerPoint and Excel skills\u0026amp;nbsp; Understanding of synthetic biology, drug discovery and development, or the broader life sciences tools market\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;What You’ll Learn:\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp; How a platform biology company like Ginkgo productizes biological assets and brings them to market\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp; The fundamentals of e-commerce and digital marketing in the life sciences sector, including SEO and AEO for scientific audiences\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp; How to manage a high-touch supply chain involving temperature-sensitive biological reagents\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp; How marketing, commercial operations, and customer success work together to grow a science-based product business\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;It is the policy of Ginkgo Bioworks to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees, employment applicants, and EOE disability/vet.\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;hr\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;c-message_kit__blocks c-message_kit__blocks--rich_text\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;c-message__message_blocks c-message__message_blocks--rich_text\u0026quot; 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I further understand that Ginkgo gathers this information through a third-party service provider and that Ginkgo may also use other service providers to assist in the application process.\u0026amp;nbsp; Ginkgo may share my information with such third-party service providers in connection with my application and for the start of employment.\u0026amp;nbsp; Ginkgo will treat my information in accordance with Ginkgo\u0026#39;s \u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://www.ginkgobioworks.com/concentric-privacy-policy/\u0026quot; target=\u0026quot;_blank\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Privacy Policy\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;.\u0026amp;nbsp; By submitting this job application, I am acknowledging that I have reviewed and agree to Ginkgo\u0026#39;s \u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://www.ginkgobioworks.com/concentric-privacy-policy/\u0026quot; target=\u0026quot;_blank\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Privacy Policy\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt; as well as the privacy policies of the third-party service providers used by Ginkgo\u0026#39;s associated with the application process.\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;","departments":[{"id":4058096007,"name":"Solutions Delivery - Reagents","child_ids":[],"parent_id":4045563007}],"offices":[{"id":4001352007,"name":"Boston Drydock","location":"Boston, Massachusetts, United States","child_ids":[],"parent_id":4001510007}]},{"absolute_url":"https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/ginkgobioworks/jobs/5137761007","data_compliance":[{"type":"gdpr","requires_consent":false,"requires_processing_consent":false,"requires_retention_consent":false,"retention_period":null,"demographic_data_consent_applies":false}],"education":"education_optional","internal_job_id":4632432007,"location":{"name":"Remote, US"},"metadata":null,"id":5137761007,"updated_at":"2026-05-31T20:52:47-04:00","requisition_id":"JR100620","title":"Director, Government Partnership Development","company_name":"Ginkgo Bioworks Inc.","first_published":"2026-05-21T10:53:56-04:00","language":"en","application_deadline":null,"content":"\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-intro\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Our mission is to make biology easier to engineer. Ginkgo is constructing, editing, and redesigning the living world in order to answer the globe’s growing challenges in health, energy, food, materials, and more. Our bioengineers make use of an in-house automated foundry for designing and building new organisms.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;hr\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Ginkgo Bioworks is a publicly-traded biotech company that is redesigning the living world to solve some of the globe’s most-pressing challenges in health, materials, energy, sustainability, food, and more. Our mission to “make biology easier to engineer” is poised to disrupt multiple industries by leveraging our innovative automation, data, and scale capabilities in biological engineering. Our bioengineers make use of Ginkgo’s in-house autonomous lab for designing and building new organisms.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We’re seeking an experienced, passionate, and collaborative Director, Government Partnership Development to join our Government team.\u0026amp;nbsp; As Ginkgo continues to grow, we are building out our team to work collaboratively with the U.S. Government and its labs to accelerate American innovation and support the development of state-of-the art therapeutics, diagnostics, medical countermeasures, a generation of new transformative AI/ML-training datasets and AI-enabled research workflows, and new capabilities for reshoring of pharmaceutical supply chains. Ginkgo Automation’s mission is to provide holistic scientific automation solutions that accelerate the pace of scientific discovery. Our approach integrates hardware and software to create seamless, automated workflows for laboratories.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;This role will drive the sales and adoption of (1) Ginkgo’s proprietary lab automation products and services, including our Reconfigurable Automation Carts (RACs) and RAC software, and (2) Ginkgo’s cell engineering Solutions and Datapoints services. As Director, Government Partnership Development, you will build and support key strategic accounts within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Department of War (DOW) with a focus on communicating to new customers and existing how Ginkgo’s cutting-edge lab automation products and Solutions and Datapoints services will promote pharmaceutical supply chain resilience and demonstrate how enabling technologies can protect the American people from public health emergencies and drive further scientific innovation across industries. Your role sits at the nexus of Ginkgo’s mission and strategy, and you will be uniquely positioned to create impact both for our U.S. Government partners and for Ginkgo at large.\u0026amp;nbsp; Success in this role comes with the ability to effectively leverage the full breadth of the Ginkgo platform by coordinating with all of our constituent teams, including business development, government affairs, alliance management, finance, legal, and technical teams throughout all aspects of the capture, proposal, contract negotiations, and project execution.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;In this role, you will be a core part of the Government Business Development team at Ginkgo and work hand-in-hand with industry partners and Ginkgo’s Commercial Business Development teams to scope, draft and generate innovative proposals and respond to new public-private partnership funding opportunities. Additionally, you will be scouting new areas within Pharma and therapeutics where Ginkgo’s platform can effectively serve as a disruptive technology. A key focus will be developing and executing a sales strategy to introduce and embed Ginkgo\u0026#39;s automation products, like RACs, into Government research and development wet labs. Given your industry/federal experience, you know the key players, understand the biotechnology field, keep up with emerging trends, and you can leverage your strong network to create an effective market strategy and sales pipeline. You also enjoy building relationships and teams, both internal and external to Ginkgo, and take a proactive approach to maximizing new and existing business opportunities. 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We also offer company stock awards, a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental \u0026amp;amp; vision coverage, health spending accounts, voluntary benefits, leave of absence policies, 401(k) program with employer contribution, 8 paid holidays in addition to a full-week winter shutdown and unlimited Paid Time Off policy.\u0026lt;/em\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;p-rich_text_section\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Please Note:\u0026amp;nbsp; This role may require the ability to travel to the Boston, MA office 1 time per quarter.\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-conclusion\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;div\u0026gt;It is the policy of Ginkgo Bioworks to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees, employment applicants, and EOE disability/vet.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;div\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;hr\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;div\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;text-decoration: underline;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong data-stringify-type=\u0026quot;bold\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Privacy Notice\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;div\u0026gt;I understand that I am applying for employment with Ginkgo Bioworks and am being asked to provide information in connection with my application. I further understand that Ginkgo gathers this information through a third-party service provider and that Ginkgo may also use other service providers to assist in the application process.\u0026amp;nbsp; Ginkgo may share my information with such third-party service providers in connection with my application and for the start of employment.\u0026amp;nbsp; Ginkgo will treat my information in accordance with Ginkgo\u0026#39;s \u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://www.ginkgobioworks.com/concentric-privacy-policy/\u0026quot; target=\u0026quot;_blank\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Privacy Policy\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;.\u0026amp;nbsp; By submitting this job application, I am acknowledging that I have reviewed and agree to Ginkgo\u0026#39;s \u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://www.ginkgobioworks.com/concentric-privacy-policy/\u0026quot; target=\u0026quot;_blank\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Privacy Policy\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt; as well as the privacy policies of the third-party service providers used by Ginkgo\u0026#39;s associated with the application process.\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;","departments":[{"id":4045449007,"name":"Government Business Development and Program Management","child_ids":[],"parent_id":4045563007}],"offices":[{"id":4001352007,"name":"Boston Drydock","location":"Boston, Massachusetts, United States","child_ids":[],"parent_id":4001510007}]},{"absolute_url":"https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/ginkgobioworks/jobs/5046746007","data_compliance":[{"type":"gdpr","requires_consent":false,"requires_processing_consent":false,"requires_retention_consent":false,"retention_period":null,"demographic_data_consent_applies":false}],"education":"education_optional","internal_job_id":4590181007,"location":{"name":"Boston, Massachusetts"},"metadata":null,"id":5046746007,"updated_at":"2026-06-04T10:31:36-04:00","requisition_id":"JR100599","title":"Senior Engineer III, ADME","company_name":"Ginkgo Bioworks Inc.","first_published":"2026-02-09T15:20:06-05:00","language":"en","application_deadline":null,"content":"\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-intro\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Our mission is to make biology easier to engineer. Ginkgo is constructing, editing, and redesigning the living world in order to answer the globe’s growing challenges in health, energy, food, materials, and more. Our bioengineers make use of an in-house automated foundry for designing and building new organisms.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;hr\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;h1\u0026gt;Senior Engineer III, ADME\u0026lt;/h1\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Boston, Massachusetts\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Our mission is to make biology easier to engineer. Ginkgo is constructing, editing, and redesigning the living world in order to answer the globe’s growing challenges in health, energy, food, materials, and more. 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Ginkgo is constructing, editing, and redesigning the living world in order to answer the globe’s growing challenges in health, energy, food, materials, and more. Our bioengineers make use of an in-house automated foundry for designing and building new organisms.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;hr\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Senior Engineer III, Small Molecules – High Throughput Screening \u0026amp;amp; Technology\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Location:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Boston, MA\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Team:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Datapoints – Small Molecule Developability \u0026amp;amp; Functional Genomics\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Reporting to:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Vice President, Small Molecules\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Role Overview\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We are hiring a \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Senior Engineer III, Small Molecules\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; for a key technical leadership role owning Datapoints’ high‑throughput small‑molecule and functional genomics screening capabilities. This person is a player-coach and the \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;technical heart of the screening and automation workflows\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; that enable ADME, Drug‑Seq, imaging/viability assays, and related workcell operations across Datapoints.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;You will design and run complex, automation‑enabled experiments, harden them into reliable platform workflows, and lead a small group of scientists/engineers (directly and indirectly) to deliver multiple programs in parallel. You will also balance scientific thought leadership (connecting the \u0026quot;why\u0026quot; to the \u0026quot;how/when\u0026quot;) with an intense focus on operational excellence.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Key Responsibilities\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;End‑to‑end ownership of screening workflows\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Own HTS and Drug‑Seq‑linked workflows (workcell and walk‑up), including design, execution, QC, and data handoff.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Translate program objectives into executable workplans with realistic timelines and risk trade‑offs.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Assay \u0026amp;amp; workflow development\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Develop, optimize, and qualify phenotypic and viability assays (e.g., imaging + CTG, Drug‑Seq primary/secondary).\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Systematically improve throughput, data quality, and cost via experimental design and automation improvements.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Support continued development of new workflows on Ginkgo’s internal automation solutions (RACs)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Operational ownership \u0026amp;amp; 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or related field \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;and 3+ years\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; relevant industry experience;or M.S. with \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;5+ years\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;;or B.S. with \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;7+ years\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; in high‑throughput experimental biology.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Deep hands‑on experience with \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;high‑throughput screening\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; in at least one of:\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Small‑molecule phenotypic or viability screens, or\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Functional genomics / perturbation screens (e.g., CRISPR, RNAi, barcoded libraries), or\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;NGS‑linked assays such as Drug‑Seq or similar.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Strong \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;experimental design and statistical thinking\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; for multi‑plate datasets (controls, replication, plate effects, hit‑calling).\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Proven ability to \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;lead without formal authority\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;, coordinating across biologists, automation engineers, and computational scientists.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Excellent \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;written and verbal communication skills\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;, including clear documentation and stakeholder updates.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Preferred Qualifications\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Direct experience with one or more of:\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Drug‑Seq\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; or similar NGS‑based transcriptomic screening workflows (RT workcells, library‑prep interfaces, QC).\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Imaging + CTG (or analogous) paired readouts\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; for viability/phenotypic screening.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Complex \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;compound management and cherrypicking schemas\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;, including randomization and replication logic.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience operating or designing workflows involving:\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;HTS workcells (384‑well or denser formats) and walk‑up methods.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;NGS prep workflows (RT, library prep, QC, and data integration).\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Prior experience \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;mentoring and managing 1–3 scientists/engineers\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Comfort working with \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;metadata, LIMS, and analysis pipelines\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;; able to partner closely with data/ML teams.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience supporting \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;multiple programs simultaneously\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;What Success Looks Like\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Datapoints programs experience \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;predictable, high‑quality screening output\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; with clear QC and minimal unplanned failures.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Critical screening and automation workflows are \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;documented, resilient, and transferable\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;, with multiple trained operators.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;New team members ramp quickly on your workflows due to strong documentation, training plans, and mentorship.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;You are recognized as a \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;core technical leader\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; for Datapoints screening and automation, and as a key partner to both execution and strategy across the portfolio.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;hr\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;c-message_kit__blocks c-message_kit__blocks--rich_text\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;c-message__message_blocks c-message__message_blocks--rich_text\u0026quot; data-qa=\u0026quot;message-text\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;p-block_kit_renderer\u0026quot; data-qa=\u0026quot;block-kit-renderer\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;p-block_kit_renderer__block_wrapper p-block_kit_renderer__block_wrapper--first\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;p-rich_text_block\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;p-rich_text_section\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;p-rich_text_section\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;em\u0026gt;The base salary range for this role is $160k-$180k. Actual pay within this range will depend on a candidate\u0026#39;s skills, expertise, and experience. We also offer company stock awards, a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental \u0026amp;amp; vision coverage, health spending accounts, voluntary benefits, leave of absence policies, 401(k) program with employer contribution, 8 paid holidays in addition to a full-week winter shutdown and unlimited Paid Time Off policy.\u0026lt;/em\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;p-rich_text_section\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Ginkgo has implemented a return to office policy effective October 1, 2025 with required in-office days 3x per week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday.\u0026amp;nbsp; \u0026lt;em\u0026gt;Some teams may require to be onsite 4-5 days per week and this will be discussed as part of the interview process.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/em\u0026gt; This policy applies to all employees who live within 50 miles of Ginkgo’s offices in Boston, MA, Emeryville, CA and West Sacramento, CA.\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-conclusion\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;div\u0026gt;It is the policy of Ginkgo Bioworks to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees, employment applicants, and EOE disability/vet.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;div\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;hr\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;div\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;text-decoration: underline;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong data-stringify-type=\u0026quot;bold\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Privacy Notice\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;div\u0026gt;I understand that I am applying for employment with Ginkgo Bioworks and am being asked to provide information in connection with my application. I further understand that Ginkgo gathers this information through a third-party service provider and that Ginkgo may also use other service providers to assist in the application process.\u0026amp;nbsp; Ginkgo may share my information with such third-party service providers in connection with my application and for the start of employment.\u0026amp;nbsp; Ginkgo will treat my information in accordance with Ginkgo\u0026#39;s \u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://www.ginkgobioworks.com/concentric-privacy-policy/\u0026quot; target=\u0026quot;_blank\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Privacy Policy\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;.\u0026amp;nbsp; By submitting this job application, I am acknowledging that I have reviewed and agree to Ginkgo\u0026#39;s \u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://www.ginkgobioworks.com/concentric-privacy-policy/\u0026quot; target=\u0026quot;_blank\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Privacy Policy\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt; as well as the privacy policies of the third-party service providers used by Ginkgo\u0026#39;s associated with the application process.\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;","departments":[{"id":4056399007,"name":"Datapoints Small Molecule Developability","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"offices":[{"id":4001352007,"name":"Boston Drydock","location":"Boston, Massachusetts, United States","child_ids":[],"parent_id":4001510007}]},{"absolute_url":"https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/ginkgobioworks/jobs/4695663007","data_compliance":[{"type":"gdpr","requires_consent":false,"requires_processing_consent":false,"requires_retention_consent":false,"retention_period":null,"demographic_data_consent_applies":false}],"education":"education_optional","internal_job_id":4406401007,"location":{"name":"Massachusetts, United States"},"metadata":null,"id":4695663007,"updated_at":"2026-02-27T15:53:42-05:00","requisition_id":"JR100562","title":"Senior Scientist, Antibody Production \u0026 Characterization","company_name":"Ginkgo Bioworks Inc.","first_published":"2025-04-02T15:48:54-04:00","language":"en","application_deadline":null,"content":"\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-intro\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Our mission is to make biology easier to engineer. Ginkgo is constructing, editing, and redesigning the living world in order to answer the globe’s growing challenges in health, energy, food, materials, and more. Our bioengineers make use of an in-house automated foundry for designing and building new organisms.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;hr\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Position Summary\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We are seeking a Lead Scientist to drive the evolution of Ginkgo’s automated antibody production and developability platforms. This role is pivotal in bridging complex antibody engineering, specifically bi- and multi-specific formats, with Ginkgo’s RAC (Reconfigurable Automation Cart) systems. The ideal candidate is a technical expert in antibody transfection, purification, and characterization who thrives on translating manual workflows into robust, automated pipelines.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Key Responsibilities\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Lead method development and execution of antibody production and characterization on Ginkgo’s autonomous robotic labs using the RAC (reconfigurable automation cell) systems.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Optimize high-throughput transfection and purification protocols for complex modalities, including bi-specifics and multi-specifics, at various scales (96 wp, 24 wp, 6 wp), ensuring high purity and correct assembly.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Execute and automate standard developability suites (thermal stability, aggregation, polyreactivity, etc), binding assay (BLI, SPR) and functional assays (cell-based) to support rapid \u0026quot;Design-Build-Test\u0026quot; cycles.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Serve as the project lead for customer projects focused on antibody production and developability characterization.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Mentor junior scientists and contribute to scientific strategy and innovation.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Author technical reports, SOPs, and present findings to internal leadership and external customers\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Required Qualifications\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering, Molecular Biology, or a related field with 2+ years of industry/academic experience in antibody production and characterization (or M.S. with 6+ years of industry/academic experience).\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Direct experience with the production and purification of complex antibody formats (e.g., bi-specifics, VHH-Fcs). 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I further understand that Ginkgo gathers this information through a third-party service provider and that Ginkgo may also use other service providers to assist in the application process.\u0026amp;nbsp; Ginkgo may share my information with such third-party service providers in connection with my application and for the start of employment.\u0026amp;nbsp; Ginkgo will treat my information in accordance with Ginkgo\u0026#39;s \u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://www.ginkgobioworks.com/concentric-privacy-policy/\u0026quot; target=\u0026quot;_blank\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Privacy Policy\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;.\u0026amp;nbsp; By submitting this job application, I am acknowledging that I have reviewed and agree to Ginkgo\u0026#39;s \u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://www.ginkgobioworks.com/concentric-privacy-policy/\u0026quot; target=\u0026quot;_blank\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Privacy Policy\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt; as well as the privacy policies of the third-party service providers used by Ginkgo\u0026#39;s associated with the application process.\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;","departments":[{"id":4045447007,"name":"Datapoints Antibody Developability","child_ids":[],"parent_id":4045562007}],"offices":[{"id":4001352007,"name":"Boston Drydock","location":"Boston, Massachusetts, United States","child_ids":[],"parent_id":4001510007}]},{"absolute_url":"https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/ginkgobioworks/jobs/5122461007","data_compliance":[{"type":"gdpr","requires_consent":false,"requires_processing_consent":false,"requires_retention_consent":false,"retention_period":null,"demographic_data_consent_applies":false}],"education":"education_optional","internal_job_id":4625024007,"location":{"name":"Boston, Massachusetts"},"metadata":null,"id":5122461007,"updated_at":"2026-05-28T10:05:36-04:00","requisition_id":"JR100610","title":" Senior Software Engineer - Driver Developer (Autonomous Lab)","company_name":"Ginkgo Bioworks Inc.","first_published":"2026-04-28T11:03:15-04:00","language":"en","application_deadline":null,"content":"\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-intro\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Our mission is to make biology easier to engineer. Ginkgo is constructing, editing, and redesigning the living world in order to answer the globe’s growing challenges in health, energy, food, materials, and more. Our bioengineers make use of an in-house automated foundry for designing and building new organisms.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;hr\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;About the Role: \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Senior Software Engineer to join our core engineering team to work on Catalyst, our software stack that runs our robotic lab systems. This is a critical, high-impact role responsible for the design, development, full integration testing, and field support of software drivers for our cutting-edge autonomous labs.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;The ideal candidate possesses a strong background in programming reliable physical real-time systems in production environments. They must also excel at cross-functional collaboration, ensuring our drivers meet the exacting standards of the scientific community and providing rapid response to critical customer issues.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;To learn more about automation engineering at Ginkgo, take a look at \u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://www.ginkgo.bio/product/software\u0026quot;\u0026gt;our website\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;Responsibilities:\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Driver Development \u0026amp;amp; Implementation (70%)\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Design, implement, and maintain robust, high-performance software drivers using Python and/or C#/.NET for a diverse range of lab automation hardware (e.g., robotic arms, liquid handlers, plate readers).\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Deeply understand and implement various low-level hardware communication protocols, including RS-232, USB, and TCP/IP.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Develop drivers with a focus on reliability.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Contribute to the design of the device abstraction layer to create intuitive and robust interfaces for high-level application developers.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Use and enable agentic software.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Integration \u0026amp;amp; 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Actual pay within this range will depend on a candidate\u0026#39;s skills, expertise, and experience. We also offer company stock awards, a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental \u0026amp;amp; vision coverage, health spending accounts, voluntary benefits, leave of absence policies, 401(k) program with employer contribution, 8 paid holidays in addition to a full-week winter shutdown and unlimited Paid Time Off policy.\u0026lt;/em\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;p-rich_text_section\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Ginkgo has implemented a return to office policy effective October 1, 2025 with required in-office days 3x per week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday.\u0026amp;nbsp; \u0026lt;em\u0026gt;Some teams may require to be onsite 4-5 days per week and this will be discussed as part of the interview process.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/em\u0026gt; This policy applies to all employees who live within 50 miles of Ginkgo’s offices in Boston, MA, Emeryville, CA and West Sacramento, CA.\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-conclusion\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;div\u0026gt;It is the policy of Ginkgo Bioworks to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees, employment applicants, and EOE disability/vet.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;div\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;hr\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;div\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;text-decoration: underline;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong data-stringify-type=\u0026quot;bold\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Privacy Notice\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;div\u0026gt;I understand that I am applying for employment with Ginkgo Bioworks and am being asked to provide information in connection with my application. I further understand that Ginkgo gathers this information through a third-party service provider and that Ginkgo may also use other service providers to assist in the application process.\u0026amp;nbsp; Ginkgo may share my information with such third-party service providers in connection with my application and for the start of employment.\u0026amp;nbsp; Ginkgo will treat my information in accordance with Ginkgo\u0026#39;s \u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://www.ginkgobioworks.com/concentric-privacy-policy/\u0026quot; target=\u0026quot;_blank\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Privacy Policy\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;.\u0026amp;nbsp; By submitting this job application, I am acknowledging that I have reviewed and agree to Ginkgo\u0026#39;s \u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://www.ginkgobioworks.com/concentric-privacy-policy/\u0026quot; target=\u0026quot;_blank\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Privacy Policy\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt; as well as the privacy policies of the third-party service providers used by Ginkgo\u0026#39;s associated with the application process.\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;","departments":[{"id":4045440007,"name":"Automation Software","child_ids":[],"parent_id":4045561007}],"offices":[{"id":4001352007,"name":"Boston Drydock","location":"Boston, Massachusetts, United States","child_ids":[],"parent_id":4001510007}]},{"absolute_url":"https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/ginkgobioworks/jobs/5047518007","data_compliance":[{"type":"gdpr","requires_consent":false,"requires_processing_consent":false,"requires_retention_consent":false,"retention_period":null,"demographic_data_consent_applies":false}],"education":"education_optional","internal_job_id":4590553007,"location":{"name":"Boston, Massachusetts"},"metadata":null,"id":5047518007,"updated_at":"2026-02-19T12:58:03-05:00","requisition_id":"JR100601","title":"Senior Software Engineer, Full Stack","company_name":"Ginkgo Bioworks Inc.","first_published":"2026-02-10T11:21:19-05:00","language":"en","application_deadline":null,"content":"\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-intro\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Our mission is to make biology easier to engineer. Ginkgo is constructing, editing, and redesigning the living world in order to answer the globe’s growing challenges in health, energy, food, materials, and more. Our bioengineers make use of an in-house automated foundry for designing and building new organisms.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;hr\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;em\u0026gt;This role strongly prefers candidates located in the Boston area with the ability to regularly commute to our Seaport headquarters.\u0026lt;/em\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;em\u0026gt;Due to the nature of this role, candidates should expect to support U.S. Government customers. Candidates must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance per business requirements. In connection therewith, candidates must be willing to undergo a background investigation and meet eligibility requirements. Clearance sponsorship will be available.\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;Candidates who currently hold an active or recently inactive U.S. Government security clearance are encouraged to apply.\u0026lt;/em\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Ginkgo Biosecurity\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; is building next-generation biosecurity infrastructure to help governments and partners detect, attribute, and deter biological threats. Our mission extends across public health, national security, and global defense, ensuring nations can rapidly identify dangerous pathogens, understand where threats originate, and respond with confidence.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We are seeking a Senior Full-Stack Software Engineer to join the Biosecurity engineering team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in cross-disciplinary environments and is excited to build production software that directly supports biosecurity, epidemiology, and biological data workflows. We are looking for an engineer who is not only a technical expert but also a forward-thinker who embraces AI-augmented development and maintains a \u0026#39;deploy-with-confidence\u0026#39; culture through rigorous CI/CD and automated testing\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;You will work across the stack—from backend services and data pipelines to user-facing web applications—building reliable, scalable systems that turn complex biological data into actionable insights.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Responsibilities\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Develop \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;high-performance full-stack applications\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; that translate complex biological data and operational needs into intuitive software using Python and modern JavaScript frameworks\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Champion an \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;AI-first mindset\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;, leveraging generative AI tools and LLM-based assistants to accelerate feature development, optimize code quality, and automate routine engineering tasks\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Collaborate with \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;cross-functional domain experts\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; 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We also offer company stock awards, a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental \u0026amp;amp; vision coverage, health spending accounts, voluntary benefits, leave of absence policies, 401(k) program with employer contribution, 8 paid holidays in addition to a full-week winter shutdown and unlimited Paid Time Off policy.\u0026lt;/em\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-conclusion\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;div\u0026gt;It is the policy of Ginkgo Bioworks to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees, employment applicants, and EOE disability/vet.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;div\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;hr\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;div\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;text-decoration: underline;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong data-stringify-type=\u0026quot;bold\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Privacy Notice\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;div\u0026gt;I understand that I am applying for employment with Ginkgo Bioworks and am being asked to provide information in connection with my application. I further understand that Ginkgo gathers this information through a third-party service provider and that Ginkgo may also use other service providers to assist in the application process.\u0026amp;nbsp; Ginkgo may share my information with such third-party service providers in connection with my application and for the start of employment.\u0026amp;nbsp; Ginkgo will treat my information in accordance with Ginkgo\u0026#39;s \u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://www.ginkgobioworks.com/concentric-privacy-policy/\u0026quot; target=\u0026quot;_blank\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Privacy Policy\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;.\u0026amp;nbsp; By submitting this job application, I am acknowledging that I have reviewed and agree to Ginkgo\u0026#39;s \u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://www.ginkgobioworks.com/concentric-privacy-policy/\u0026quot; target=\u0026quot;_blank\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Privacy Policy\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt; as well as the privacy policies of the third-party service providers used by Ginkgo\u0026#39;s associated with the application process.\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;","departments":[{"id":4001560007,"name":"Biosecurity Software","child_ids":[],"parent_id":4001309007}],"offices":[{"id":4001352007,"name":"Boston Drydock","location":"Boston, Massachusetts, United States","child_ids":[],"parent_id":4001510007}]},{"absolute_url":"https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/ginkgobioworks/jobs/5033171007","data_compliance":[{"type":"gdpr","requires_consent":false,"requires_processing_consent":false,"requires_retention_consent":false,"retention_period":null,"demographic_data_consent_applies":false}],"education":"education_optional","internal_job_id":4583632007,"location":{"name":"Emeryville, California"},"metadata":null,"id":5033171007,"updated_at":"2026-04-01T08:37:48-04:00","requisition_id":"JR100593","title":"Software Graduate Intern, Autonomous Lab","company_name":"Ginkgo Bioworks Inc.","first_published":"2026-01-28T09:08:02-05:00","language":"en","application_deadline":null,"content":"\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-intro\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Our mission is to make biology easier to engineer. 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I further understand that Ginkgo gathers this information through a third-party service provider and that Ginkgo may also use other service providers to assist in the application process.\u0026amp;nbsp; Ginkgo may share my information with such third-party service providers in connection with my application and for the start of employment.\u0026amp;nbsp; Ginkgo will treat my information in accordance with Ginkgo\u0026#39;s \u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://www.ginkgobioworks.com/concentric-privacy-policy/\u0026quot; target=\u0026quot;_blank\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Privacy Policy\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;.\u0026amp;nbsp; By submitting this job application, I am acknowledging that I have reviewed and agree to Ginkgo\u0026#39;s \u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://www.ginkgobioworks.com/concentric-privacy-policy/\u0026quot; target=\u0026quot;_blank\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Privacy Policy\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt; as well as the privacy policies of the third-party service providers used by Ginkgo\u0026#39;s associated with the application process.\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;","departments":[{"id":4045440007,"name":"Automation Software","child_ids":[],"parent_id":4045561007}],"offices":[{"id":4001352007,"name":"Boston Drydock","location":"Boston, Massachusetts, United States","child_ids":[],"parent_id":4001510007}]},{"absolute_url":"https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/ginkgobioworks/jobs/5033167007","data_compliance":[{"type":"gdpr","requires_consent":false,"requires_processing_consent":false,"requires_retention_consent":false,"retention_period":null,"demographic_data_consent_applies":false}],"education":"education_optional","internal_job_id":4583631007,"location":{"name":"Emeryville, California"},"metadata":null,"id":5033167007,"updated_at":"2026-04-01T08:39:10-04:00","requisition_id":"JR100594","title":"Software Intern, Autonomous Lab","company_name":"Ginkgo Bioworks Inc.","first_published":"2026-01-28T09:11:08-05:00","language":"en","application_deadline":null,"content":"\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-intro\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Our mission is to make biology easier to engineer. Ginkgo is constructing, editing, and redesigning the living world in order to answer the globe’s growing challenges in health, energy, food, materials, and more. Our bioengineers make use of an in-house automated foundry for designing and building new organisms.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;hr\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;About the Role:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Ginkgo Bioworks is constructing the world’s first \u0026quot;Total Autonomous Lab\u0026quot;—a facility where scientific work is requested by code and executed by robots, 24/7. We are looking for a \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Software Intern\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; to help build the digital brain of this lab. You will work with \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Catalyst\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;, our proprietary software stack that orchestrates fleets of Reconfigurable Automation Cells (RACs). This role is ideal for software engineers who want to apply their skills to physical systems or computational biologists who want to move beyond analysis into autonomous execution.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Responsibilities:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Enable \u0026quot;Protocols as Code\u0026quot;:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Develop and refine Python-based protocols using the Catalyst Client to control liquid handlers, plate readers, and robotic arms.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Build the AI Scientist:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Assist in the development of \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Catalyst Agent\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;, our LLM-based interface that allows scientists to launch experiments using natural language.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Integrate Lab Data:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Work on data pipelines that automatically harvest, structure, and upload experimental data from RACs into our data lake for AI model training.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Develop Device Drivers:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Help integrate new hardware instruments into the Catalyst ecosystem, writing the drivers that allow our software to \u0026quot;talk\u0026quot; to new lab tools.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Preferred Qualifications:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;No college degree necessary but some skills in coding or related areas required.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Strong proficiency in \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Python\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;; experience with hardware control or APIs is a plus.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Enthusiasm for \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;\u0026quot;Lab-in-the-Loop\u0026quot;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; technologies where AI models drive physical experimentation.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Interest in biological data standards and laboratory automation.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;hr\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;c-message_kit__blocks c-message_kit__blocks--rich_text\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;c-message__message_blocks c-message__message_blocks--rich_text\u0026quot; data-qa=\u0026quot;message-text\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;p-block_kit_renderer\u0026quot; data-qa=\u0026quot;block-kit-renderer\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;p-block_kit_renderer__block_wrapper p-block_kit_renderer__block_wrapper--first\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;p-rich_text_block\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;p-rich_text_section\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;p-rich_text_section\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;em\u0026gt;The base salary range for this role is $37,700-$53,500.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/em\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;em\u0026gt;Actual pay within this range will depend on a candidate\u0026#39;s skills, expertise, and experience. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental \u0026amp;amp; vision coverage, health spending accounts, voluntary benefits, leave of absence policies, 8 paid holidays in addition to a full-week winter shutdown and unlimited Paid Time Off policy.\u0026lt;/em\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;em\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;*It is expected that all Internships are onsite five days a week.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/em\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div class=\u0026quot;content-conclusion\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;div\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;div\u0026gt;It is the policy of Ginkgo Bioworks to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees, employment applicants, and EOE disability/vet.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;div\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;hr\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;div\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;span style=\u0026quot;text-decoration: underline;\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong data-stringify-type=\u0026quot;bold\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Privacy Notice\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/span\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;div\u0026gt;I understand that I am applying for employment with Ginkgo Bioworks and am being asked to provide information in connection with my application. I further understand that Ginkgo gathers this information through a third-party service provider and that Ginkgo may also use other service providers to assist in the application process.\u0026amp;nbsp; Ginkgo may share my information with such third-party service providers in connection with my application and for the start of employment.\u0026amp;nbsp; Ginkgo will treat my information in accordance with Ginkgo\u0026#39;s \u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://www.ginkgobioworks.com/concentric-privacy-policy/\u0026quot; target=\u0026quot;_blank\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Privacy Policy\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;.\u0026amp;nbsp; By submitting this job application, I am acknowledging that I have reviewed and agree to Ginkgo\u0026#39;s \u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://www.ginkgobioworks.com/concentric-privacy-policy/\u0026quot; target=\u0026quot;_blank\u0026quot;\u0026gt;Privacy Policy\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt; as well as the privacy policies of the third-party service providers used by Ginkgo\u0026#39;s associated with the application process.\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/div\u0026gt;","departments":[{"id":4045440007,"name":"Automation Software","child_ids":[],"parent_id":4045561007}],"offices":[{"id":4001352007,"name":"Boston Drydock","location":"Boston, Massachusetts, United States","child_ids":[],"parent_id":4001510007}]}],"meta":{"total":12}}