Pros
Independence, Responsibility, Flexibility, Resources, Challenging, Supportive and Encouraging Environment. You get what you put into this company and you’re surrounded by people who always go above and beyond. Ginkgo fosters a very creative, passionate, and driven environment. The people you work with are some of the best in the industry and it is an incredibly collaborative work environment. A self-starting personality will flourish here. The technology—software, automation, etc.—cannot be beat and is key to how this company has excelled.
Cons
Compensation is average and difficult to negotiate, especially once you are in the company. You can’t put a dollar amount on the incredible work and the culture of Ginkgo, but you have stellar, hardworking, innovative, and invested employees and pay should reflect your worth in the company; knowing you are worth more than what the company is valuing you at can feel a bit demoralizing.