Laboratory Technician III, Antibody Production & Characterization

Ginkgo Bioworks Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 52,400 - 74,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock awards

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) with employer contribution

Job summary

Ginkgo Bioworks Inc. is seeking an enthusiastic Laboratory Technician III to support antibody production and characterization in an automated lab environment in Boston.

The ideal candidate has a biotech certificate and hands-on lab skills, with strong attention to detail and the ability to follow SOPs. This is a great entry-level role for recent graduates to gain experience in a cutting-edge facility.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with a 1-year biotechnology certificate.
• Hands-on familiarity with basic lab skills (pipetting, sterile technique).
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow SOPs exactly.
• Comfort using Excel or digital lab notebooks to record data.
• Ability to work well in a team and learn new skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute antibody developability assays to support customer projects.
• Maintain careful records of samples, reagents, and data.
• Set up, run, and clean automated liquid-handling systems.
• Perform basic biotech workflows following SOPs.
• Communicate task status and equipment needs clearly.

Skills

Biotech certificate

Lab skills

Detail oriented

Excel familiarity

Team player

Education

High school diploma

1-year biotech certificate

Tools

Excel

Digital lab notebooks

Job description

Laboratory Technician III, Antibody Production & Characterization

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.

Position Summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and detail‑oriented entry‑level technician to join our team. In this role, you will play a hands‑on part in supporting our daily antibody production and characterization workflows using automation. This is a great entry‑level opportunity for a recent graduate of a biotechnology certificate program to gain experience in a cutting‑edge, automated laboratory environment. You will work closely with senior scientists and learn how to operate advanced robotic equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute antibody developability assays such as thermostability, ELISA, liquid chromatography, etc., to support delivery of customer projects.
• Keep careful, accurate records of samples, reagents, and data using our digital tracking systems.
• Help set up, run, and clean automated liquid‑handling systems and robotic workstations under the guidance of senior team members.
• Perform basic biotechnology workflows (such as pipetting, liquid transfers, and basic sample preparation) following strict Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Communicate clearly with team members about the status of daily tasks and any equipment needs.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with completion of a 1‑year biotechnology certificate or training program.
• Hands‑on familiarity with basic lab skills, including micropipetting, sterile technique, and basic calculations (e.g., making solutions).
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to following written protocols exactly.
• Comfort using basic computer software (such as Excel or digital lab notebooks) to record data.
• Ability to work well in a team environment and a strong desire to learn new laboratory skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with or exposure to automated laboratory equipment or liquid handlers during your training program.
• Passion for biotechnology and automated science.

Salary & Benefits

The base salary range for this role is $52,400 - $74,700. Actual pay within this range depends on candidate skills, expertise, and experience. In addition, we offer company stock awards, a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental & vision coverage, health spending accounts, voluntary benefits, leave of absence policies, a 401(k) program with employer contribution, 8 paid holidays plus a full‑week winter shutdown, and unlimited paid time off.

Ginkgo has implemented a return‑to‑office policy effective October 1, 2025. This position requires a regular on‑site attendance at Ginkgo’s Boston office 5 days a week.

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