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Ginkgo BioWorks

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Great teamwork and science overshadowed by poor leadership - Senior Scientist Ginkgo BioWorks Employee Review

1.0
Apr 17, 2026
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Pros

Smart people, great science, great teamwork

Cons

Leadership is abysmal. These "leaders" are incompetent and completely out-of-touch with how the science works. Make biology easier to engineer? These leaders are only making it harder. They've surrounded themselves with sycophants, yes men. They've laid off all the people who said "no". Everyone left just says yes to survive.

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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
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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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