HTS Scientist

BS or MS in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Pharmacology, or a related field with at least 3 years of industry experience in HTS or automation.

Hands-on proficiency operating and troubleshooting common HTS equipment such as the Echo, Prime/Lynx/Hamilton, EL406/Tempest/Combi liquid handlers, and Pherastar readers.

Proven ability to diagnose and resolve hardware or software issues on automated platforms like HRB workcells or Hamilton systems.

Experience with automated scheduling software (Cellario) and LIMS/database environments is highly preferred.

Familiarity with high-content imaging platforms or compound management workflows is a significant plus.

Why Join Ginkgo Datapoints?

The base salary range for this role is $70,800.00 -$106,100.00. Actual pay within this range 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.

Ginkgo has implemented a return to office policy effective October 1, 2025 with required in-office days 3x per week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday.

Some teams may require to be onsite 4-5 days per week and this will be discussed as part of the interview process.

This policy applies to all employees who live within 50 miles of Ginkgo’s offices in Boston, MA, Emeryville, CA and West Sacramento, CA.

It is the policy of Ginkgo Bioworks to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees, employment applicants, and EOE disability/vet.

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Execute primary screens and downstream plate reader assays on automated systems with minimal supervision.

Perform rigorous quality control of screening results, monitoring assay robustness (e.g., Z’ and CVs) to ensure all data is accurately posted to electronic notebooks and uploaded to databases.

Test, maintain, and troubleshoot robotic platforms and liquid handlers, including the Echo, Hamilton, and Lynx, to ensure peak performance and minimal downtime.

Maintain impeccable lab records while supporting routine laboratory maintenance and safe lab practices.

Partner with science teams to develop, optimize, and adapt biochemical and cell-based assays into 384- and 1536-well formats.

Collaborate with bench scientists to transition manual assays onto fully automated screening systems and robotic workcells.