Senior Scientist, Antibody Production & Characterization

Ginkgo Bioworks

Massachusetts, United States
Base: $100k + ; bonus/equity: compyny stock awards...
Hybrid (3 days in-office as of october 2025)
Automated antibody production
Bi-specific and multi-specific antibody formats
High-throughput transfection and purification
Ginkgo Bioworks is seeking a Senior Scientist for Antibody Production & Characterization to drive the development of their automated antibody production platforms. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in antibody engineering and automation, with an emphasis on bi-specific formats

Job Summary

  • Lead method development and execution of antibody production and characterization on Ginkgo’s autonomous robotic labs using the RAC (reconfigurable automation cell) systems.
  • Execute and automate standard developability suites (thermal stability, aggregation, polyreactivity, etc), binding assay (BLI, SPR) and functional assays (cell-based) to support rapid "Design-Build-Test" cycles.
  • We also offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental & vision coverage, health spending accounts, voluntary benefits, leave of absence policies, Employee Assistance Program, 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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Ginkgo Bioworks is seeking a Senior Scientist for Antibody Production & Characterization to drive the development of their automated antibody production platforms. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in antibody engineering and automation, with an emphasis on bi-specific formats.

Salary

Base: $100k+; Bonus/Equity: company stock awards; Benefits: comprehensive benefits package

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Automated antibody production
  • Bi-specific and multi-specific antibody formats
  • High-throughput transfection and purification
  • Developability and binding assays
  • Automated liquid handlers

Nice-to-have

  • Onboarding assays onto robotic platforms
  • Mass spectrometry for chain pairing
  • Python or scheduling software for automation

Key Requirements

  • Ph.D. with 2+ years industry/academic experience or M.S. with 6+ years industry/academic experience
  • Experience with complex antibody formats
  • Proficiency in binding and developability assays
  • Proficiency with automated liquid handlers

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