Ginkgo BioWorks Jobs Hiring Now
Ginkgo BioWorks is hiring for 31 open roles on Migrate Mate as of July 16, 2026, concentrated in laboratory research and engineering (Non-Software), with listed salaries up to about $274,000. Migrate Mate updates Ginkgo BioWorks's live openings daily. Ginkgo Bioworks is a biotechnology company that applies synthetic biology and automation to design organisms and biological products for industries including pharmaceuticals, agriculture, and materials.
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Ginkgo BioWorks hiring data on Migrate Mate, as of July 16, 2026.
- Open jobs
- 31
- Top team
- Laboratory Research
- Seniority
- Mid to senior level
- Work type
- 13% remote or hybrid
- Top location
- Boston
- Salary range
- $38,000–$274,000
Listed salaries for Ginkgo BioWorks roles on Migrate Mate range from about $38,000 to $274,000 per year across 31 open roles, as of July 16, 2026.
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Our mission is to make biology easier to engineer. Ginkgo is constructing, editing, and redesigning the living world in order to answer the globe’s growing challenges in health, energy, food, materials, and more. Our bioengineers make use of an in-house automated foundry for designing and building new organisms.
Associate Director, Sales, Datapoints Small Molecule Business | Ginkgo Datapoints | Boston, MA
About Ginkgo Datapoints
Ginkgo Datapoints is a newly established business unit within Ginkgo Bioworks, built to meet the growing demand for high-quality, large-scale biological datasets for AI-driven drug discovery. Leveraging Ginkgo's automation and digital infrastructure, we deliver AI-ready data across ADME profiling, functional genomics, and chemical biology — at industrial scale.
Position Overview
We are seeking an Associate Director of Sales for our Small Molecule Business to join the Ginkgo Datapoints commercial team, reporting to the Head of Business Development. This role is the primary driver of revenue growth for our small molecule services portfolio, spanning ADME profiling and cell perturbation screens. The ideal candidate brings scientific fluency in drug discovery and a demonstrated ability to close commercial deals.
Key Responsibilities
Pipeline & Account Management
Build and manage a portfolio of pharma, biotech, and tech accounts from prospecting through close
Maintain a structured sales pipeline using CRM tools (e.g., HubSpot), reporting progress to the Head of BD
Develop account strategies focused on repeat and expanding engagements
Deal Execution
Lead end-to-end commercial negotiations — scoping, pricing, and contract terms
Partner with legal, finance, and science teams to structure deals aligned with client and business needs
Meet and exceed annual revenue targets for the Small Molecule Services portfolio
Market Development
Represent Ginkgo Datapoints at industry conferences and scientific forums
Conduct competitive landscape analysis to identify growth opportunities in ADME and functional genomics
Gather customer feedback to inform service development and go-to-market strategy
Technical Sales
Serve as a scientific resource for customers, translating the value of Ginkgo Datapoints' data offerings into clear commercial propositions
Contribute to proposals, presentations, and white papers demonstrating scientific rigor and data quality
Partner with science and operations teams to ensure successful delivery and high customer satisfaction
Minimum Qualifications
BS, MS, or PhD in Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Chemical Biology, Cell Biology, or a related life sciences field; or a business degree with direct life sciences exposure
3–7 years of experience in scientific roles (pharmacology, HTS, functional genomics, or chemical biology) and/or in commercial roles, BD, management consulting or strategic partnerships within life sciences
Self-starter with strong communication skills and the ability to translate complex science into compelling value propositions
Proficiency with CRM tools (e.g., HubSpot) and AI productivity tools (e.g., Claude, ChatGPT)
Willingness to travel ~20–30%
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated BD success: identifying leads, navigating complex sales cycles, and closing or materially contributing to deals
Hands-on familiarity with ADME assays (metabolic stability, CYP inhibition, permeability,) and/or functional genomics approaches (chemical perturbation with transcriptomic or imaging readouts, CRISPR screens)
Why Ginkgo Datapoints?
Foundational role in building the commercial engine of a high-growth business unit at the frontier of AI-enabled drug discovery
Access to Ginkgo's world-class automation, sequencing, and imaging infrastructure
Competitive compensation: base salary, performance bonuses, and stock awards
Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental & vision, HSA, 401(k) with employer contribution, 8 paid holidays, full-week winter shutdown, and unlimited PTO
The salary for the role will consist of a base salary and an incentive commission based on quota achievement. Actual pay will depend on a candidate's skills, expertise, and experience. We also offer company stock awards, a 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 in addition to a full-week winter shutdown and unlimited Paid Time Off policy.
Our mission is to make biology easier to engineer. Ginkgo is constructing, editing, and redesigning the living world in order to answer the globe’s growing challenges in health, energy, food, materials, and more. Our bioengineers make use of an in-house automated foundry for designing and building new organisms.
Associate Director, Sales, Datapoints Small Molecule Business | Ginkgo Datapoints | Boston, MA
About Ginkgo Datapoints
Ginkgo Datapoints is a newly established business unit within Ginkgo Bioworks, built to meet the growing demand for high-quality, large-scale biological datasets for AI-driven drug discovery. Leveraging Ginkgo's automation and digital infrastructure, we deliver AI-ready data across ADME profiling, functional genomics, and chemical biology — at industrial scale.
Position Overview
We are seeking an Associate Director of Sales for our Small Molecule Business to join the Ginkgo Datapoints commercial team, reporting to the Head of Business Development. This role is the primary driver of revenue growth for our small molecule services portfolio, spanning ADME profiling and cell perturbation screens. The ideal candidate brings scientific fluency in drug discovery and a demonstrated ability to close commercial deals.
Key Responsibilities
Pipeline & Account Management
Build and manage a portfolio of pharma, biotech, and tech accounts from prospecting through close
Maintain a structured sales pipeline using CRM tools (e.g., HubSpot), reporting progress to the Head of BD
Develop account strategies focused on repeat and expanding engagements
Deal Execution
Lead end-to-end commercial negotiations — scoping, pricing, and contract terms
Partner with legal, finance, and science teams to structure deals aligned with client and business needs
Meet and exceed annual revenue targets for the Small Molecule Services portfolio
Market Development
Represent Ginkgo Datapoints at industry conferences and scientific forums
Conduct competitive landscape analysis to identify growth opportunities in ADME and functional genomics
Gather customer feedback to inform service development and go-to-market strategy
Technical Sales
Serve as a scientific resource for customers, translating the value of Ginkgo Datapoints' data offerings into clear commercial propositions
Contribute to proposals, presentations, and white papers demonstrating scientific rigor and data quality
Partner with science and operations teams to ensure successful delivery and high customer satisfaction
Minimum Qualifications
BS, MS, or PhD in Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Chemical Biology, Cell Biology, or a related life sciences field; or a business degree with direct life sciences exposure
3–7 years of experience in scientific roles (pharmacology, HTS, functional genomics, or chemical biology) and/or in commercial roles, BD, management consulting or strategic partnerships within life sciences
Self-starter with strong communication skills and the ability to translate complex science into compelling value propositions
Proficiency with CRM tools (e.g., HubSpot) and AI productivity tools (e.g., Claude, ChatGPT)
Willingness to travel ~20–30%
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated BD success: identifying leads, navigating complex sales cycles, and closing or materially contributing to deals
Hands-on familiarity with ADME assays (metabolic stability, CYP inhibition, permeability,) and/or functional genomics approaches (chemical perturbation with transcriptomic or imaging readouts, CRISPR screens)
Why Ginkgo Datapoints?
Foundational role in building the commercial engine of a high-growth business unit at the frontier of AI-enabled drug discovery
Access to Ginkgo's world-class automation, sequencing, and imaging infrastructure
Competitive compensation: base salary, performance bonuses, and stock awards
Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental & vision, HSA, 401(k) with employer contribution, 8 paid holidays, full-week winter shutdown, and unlimited PTO
The salary for the role will consist of a base salary and an incentive commission based on quota achievement. Actual pay will depend on a candidate's skills, expertise, and experience. We also offer company stock awards, a 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 in addition to a full-week winter shutdown and unlimited Paid Time Off policy.
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Working at Ginkgo BioWorks
Ginkgo BioWorks's 31 open roles are mid to senior level, and about 13% are remote or hybrid. The most active teams are laboratory research, engineering (Non-Software), and cloud engineering. Ginkgo Bioworks applies synthetic biology and laboratory automation to engineer organisms and biological solutions for pharmaceutical, agricultural, and industrial applications. Open roles span software engineering, automation engineering, scientific research, manufacturing, and sales, reflecting a workforce that bridges wet-lab science with software and data systems. Most Ginkgo BioWorks roles are based in Boston, with some in Emeryville and California.
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How many jobs is Ginkgo BioWorks hiring for right now?
Ginkgo BioWorks is hiring for 31 open roles on Migrate Mate as of July 16, 2026, updated daily, concentrated in laboratory research and engineering (Non-Software). Roles span software engineering, laboratory automation, scientific research, manufacturing, and sales. Migrate Mate pulls Ginkgo Bioworks job listings directly so the count reflects what is actively open.
What kinds of roles does Ginkgo BioWorks hire for?
The most active teams are laboratory research, engineering (Non-Software), and cloud engineering. Ginkgo Bioworks hires across software engineering, automation engineering, scientific and research roles, senior manufacturing engineering, and sales and business development. Most postings are mid to senior level, with positions ranging from graduate internships in autonomous lab software to senior engineering and associate director-level roles in small molecule science and sales.
Are Ginkgo BioWorks jobs remote or in-person?
Mostly on-site. About 13% of Ginkgo BioWorks's open roles on Migrate Mate are remote or hybrid as of July 16, 2026, with the rest based in Boston. Each Ginkgo BioWorks listing shows its work location so you can filter before applying.
How do I apply to a job at Ginkgo BioWorks?
Find a Ginkgo Bioworks role on Migrate Mate, then follow the listing through to Ginkgo BioWorks's own careers site to submit your application. Ginkgo Bioworks manages its own hiring process, including application review, interviews, and offers. Migrate Mate keeps listings current so you can browse what is open before going directly to the employer.
What do Ginkgo BioWorks jobs pay?
Listed salaries for Ginkgo BioWorks roles on Migrate Mate range from about $38,000 to $274,000 per year as of July 16, 2026, with most postings at mid to senior level. Exact pay is set by Ginkgo BioWorks and shown on each listing.
Does Ginkgo BioWorks hire entry-level?
Most of Ginkgo BioWorks's open roles on Migrate Mate are mid to senior level as of July 16, 2026. Entry-level openings are limited. Check individual Ginkgo BioWorks listings for stated experience requirements.
Where is Ginkgo BioWorks hiring?
Most Ginkgo BioWorks roles are based in Boston, with some in Emeryville and California, and about 13% offer remote or hybrid work as of July 16, 2026. Migrate Mate shows the location on each listing.