Pros
The location, ability to network with external companies, Gingko being a platform company allows you to learn about of a lot of other technology outside of your sector
Cons
The company has unrealistic goals with inflated sales projections. Many of the technical capabilities Ginkgo claims to have for genetic medicines don’t actually work (there is a lack of validation) and sales goals are beyond unrealistic. Post layoffs, Ginkgo consolidated 3-4 people’s roles into one and overworked their employees without appropriate compensation. Many technical people lack expertise. There is no management training and management and leadership is horrifying (including the CFO). Being in industry 20 years and worked at other major biotech and tech companies, Ginkgo has the most toxic work culture I have ever come across. There is no professional development and employees lack the ability to contribute to decision making, even director level employees.