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Ginkgo BioWorks

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Great Company issues with business model and management - Organism Engineer II Ginkgo BioWorks Employee Review

5.0
Jun 14, 2024
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Pros

Wonderful and collaborative environment, great opportunity to try new things and gain top-notch experience.

Cons

Management structure is overly burdensome and in many cases unexperienced. Complicated operations, onboarding takes months. The lab work is difficult and expected to be done quickly.

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5.0
Jun 2, 2026
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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
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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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