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Ginkgo BioWorks

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Work on exciting big things with smart people - Manager Commercial Ginkgo BioWorks Employee Review

5.0
Aug 6, 2021
Recommend
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Pros

- Own and work on projects that feel very "big" and exciting both in terms of dollar amounts as well as directing the future of the company - Access to cross-functional leadership across the company - Rapid learning on the skill-set necessary to work in synbio - Company and leadership are super transparent on both big company wins and "losses" - Coworkers are very smart and diverse backgrounds

Cons

- Lots to learn and the onboarding can be steep - Requires wearing of many hats

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5.0
Jun 2, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

a hands-off management style and a flexible work environment that promotes autonomy and trust

Cons

Occasional overtime may be required, but that is common in most workplaces

2.0
Jun 27, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Exciting, diverse projects. Excellent coworkers.

Cons

The company has been downsizing since I was hired, and everyone is perpetually terrified of losing their jobs.

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