Automation Scientist Intern: Operate Autonomous Lab RACs

Posted 9 days ago

ginkgo bioworksEast Boston (MA)

Biological Technicians Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology)

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About the role

Ginkgo Bioworks, Inc. is seeking an Automation Scientist Intern to support the RAC Operations team in Boston, MA. You will learn to operate and maintain a modular robotic lab system, queue and run protocols, and analyze results to improve autonomous workflows. The role emphasizes hands-on learning in biology workflows, software-controlled experiments, and preparing reagents for sequencing and molecular biology tasks. In-person attendance is required at our Boston location.

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