Senior Engineer I, Science

Core responsibilities:

• Develop and own standardized cell culture protocols for complex cellular models (e.g., primary cells, iPSC cell lines, 2D co-cultures)
• Develop and optimize biochemical and cellular assays with a high throughput screening mindset
• Execute chemical and genetic screens with a focus on CRISPR or siRNA transfection using multiple delivery methods and transcriptomics and phenotypic readouts
• Engage with multidisciplinary teams to design, execute, analyze, document experiments and communicate results in internal and external settings

This role contributes to AI-backed biotechnology breakthroughs by generating high-quality biological datasets essential for training AI models in drug discovery and development, helping address global challenges in health through innovative science.

Required skills and qualifications:

• Degree in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Chemical Biology, Chemical Engineering or related fields with 4+ years of hands-on, industry research experience in mammalian cell biology and biochemistry (PhD preferred, but not required)
• Track record of success implementing and instructing others on best practices in cell culture
• Extensive, hands-on experience with advanced cellular models (i.e., primary or iPSC derived cells, with a focus in neuroscience, immunology, and cardiometabolic areas)
• Strong technical expertise in mammalian cell culture and molecular biology techniques including transfection, viral transduction, Western blotting, and CRISPR

Competitive compensation, generous equity in a public company, and robust benefits package including:

• Base salary range: $115,000-$165,000
• Company stock awards
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental & vision coverage
• Health spending accounts
• Voluntary benefits
• Leave of absence policies
• 401(k) program with employer contribution
• 8 paid holidays plus full-week winter shutdown
• Unlimited Paid Time Off policy

Ginkgo Bioworks' mission is to make biology easier to engineer by constructing, editing, and redesigning the living world to answer global challenges in health, energy, food, materials, and more. Ginkgo Datapoints leverages automation and digital infrastructure to create biological datasets for AI models in drug discovery.