Ginkgo Bioworks
Automation Scientist Intern, RAC Operations
$38K–$54K
Boston, Massachusetts +1 · Internship · Posted Jan 13, 2026
- Location
- Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, Massachusetts, United States - Education
- No college degree necessary.
About the job
Operates, maintains, and troubleshoots robotic lab automation workflows, while preparing biological materials and helping advance the RAC system toward autonomous operation.
What you'll do
- Operate and maintain Reconfigurable Automation Cells; submit protocols, monitor runs, recover from errors, and eventually modify or write protocols.
- Prepare reagents and consumables, execute and monitor molecular and cell biology workflows, and safely offboard used plates.
- Support successful operation of existing and new scientific workflows on the RAC platform.
What they ask for
- Some skills in coding, biology, or computational biology.
- Willingness to ensure scientific workflows run successfully on the RAC automation system.
Nice to have
- An automation-forward mindset and interest in improving robotic lab systems.
- Interest in communications, marketing, social media, or short-form video (bonus).
Pay
USD $37,700-$53,500 base salary
Tools
Reconfigurable Automation Cells (RACs), RAC Automation system, Nebula
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