Ginkgo Bioworks, Inc.

Ginkgo Bioworks is a leading synthetic biology company that aims to make biology easier to engineer. They offer a platform for programming cells across organisms, enabling their clients to create novel products and solutions in various industries such as food, medicine, cosmetics, agriculture, and materials. Ginkgo’s platform consists of their Foundry, a network of automated facilities, and their Codebase, a comprehensive collection of biological data and knowledge.

Ginkgo's services encompass a wide range of capabilities, including enzyme discovery and optimization, protein engineering, metabolic engineering, strain optimization, process design and scale-up, and biosecurity. They have a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and they are dedicated to developing technologies that benefit society and the environment. Ginkgo is at the forefront of a new era where biology is used to solve global challenges and create a sustainable future.

Ginkgo Bioworks offers a flexible work environment with unlimited paid time off, comprehensive health and parental leave benefits, and flexible work options. These benefits provide employees with the ability to manage their work-life balance and achieve a healthy and fulfilling work experience.

Ginkgo Bioworks offers competitive benefits to its employees, including unlimited paid time off, comprehensive health and parental leave benefits, flexible work options, commuter benefits, state-of-the-art labs and workspaces, and a competitive 401k contribution.

Ginkgo Bioworks aims to revolutionize the way we engineer biology, with a mission to make biology easier to engineer. They see biology as the most powerful manufacturing technology on the planet and are building a platform that can be used to program cells across organisms for applications in food, medicine, cosmetics, agriculture, materials, and more. They believe that biology can impact all industries that produce physical goods and are working to make cell programming accessible to more people.

Ginkgo Bioworks promotes a casual, collaborative, and energetic work environment where creativity and innovation are encouraged. They foster a diverse and inclusive culture, celebrating passion and drive while also prioritizing individual growth and career development. They emphasize a commitment to making a positive impact with their platform, believing in the importance of using their technology responsibly.

Ginkgo Bioworks is committed to ensuring that diversity, equity, and inclusion are woven into the fabric of their company. They believe that a diverse and inclusive culture is essential to their mission of making biology easier to engineer, recognizing that unique experiences, ideas, and perspectives contribute to a more innovative and equitable environment. Ginkgo has established Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) focused on supporting different identity groups, like Black and African-American Bioworkers, Latinx and Hispanic Bioworkers, and Bioworkers with Disabilities, providing spaces for employees to connect and advocate for shared concerns. They also highlight the work of diverse employees and actively participate in initiatives to grow the Black STEM community.