Ginkgo designs custom microbes for customers across multiple markets. read more

EMPLOYEE PARTICIPANTS: 24

TOTAL RATINGS: 207

CEO: Jason Kelly

Ginkgo Bioworks Company Culture

Ginkgo Bioworks Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews

2.5/5

Ginkgo Bioworks' Overall Culture is rated D

Top Rated Culture Dimensions

Executive Team

C-

Leadership

D+

Manager

D+

Compensation

Environment

Ginkgo Bioworks CEO

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Jason Kelly

59 /100

Diversity at Ginkgo Bioworks

N/A

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Women at Ginkgo Bioworks

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Ginkgo Bioworks eNPS

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Recommend to a Friend?

-40

Ginkgo Bioworks employees are -40% more likely to recommend Ginkgo Bioworks as a great place to work

20%	Promoters
20%	Passives
60%	Detractors

Working at Ginkgo Bioworks

Working at Ginkgo Bioworks is rated below average by 24 employees, across various culture dimensions. Ginkgo Bioworks employees rate Executive Team highest among all categories, and think that Team and Outlook have the most room for improvement, putting Ginkgo Bioworks’s culture in the Bottom 15% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 15% compared to other companies in Boston. See below in detail how working at Ginkgo Bioworks was rated by employees.

Overall Company Culture at Ginkgo Bioworks

Overall Company Culture at Ginkgo Bioworks is rated D

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15%

Ginkgo Bioworks ranks in the Bottom 15% of other companies on Comparably with 11-50 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score

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Ginkgo Bioworks Employee Reviews

Out of 10 Ginkgo Bioworks employee reviews, 67% were positive. The remaining 33% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Ginkgo Bioworks improve their work culture.

67%

33%

Positive Reviews	67%
Constructive Feedback	33%

Positive Reviews From Ginkgo Bioworks Employees

What do you like best about the leadership team?
The way they handle difficulties.
Anonymous Review
What do you like best about the leadership team?
My local leadership team is supportive and understand how business works
Anonymous Review
What are some of the best things about your team?
Hard working, fun, competent, low ego
Anonymous Review

Constructive Feedback From Ginkgo Bioworks Employees

What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?
They need to be more realistic about their meeting agendas including focus on outcomes versus endless debate. The meetings feel like a waste of time and major burn out happening
Anonymous Review
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?
The RSU are worthless and there is an expectation to work overtime without any bonus structure decent recognition
Anonymous Review
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?
Higher compensation, cash bonus, better equity performance
Anonymous Review

Ginkgo Bioworks Company Information

Ginkgo Bioworks Company Overview

Ginkgo designs custom microbes for customers across multiple markets.

Headquarter	Boston, MA United States of America
Website	ginkgobioworks.com/
Founding Date	2008
Tel	(877) 422-5362
Company Status	Private

Ginkgo Bioworks Employees

24 employees at Ginkgo Bioworks have reviewed Ginkgo Bioworks across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.

Overall, the 24 Ginkgo Bioworks employees give their leadership a grade of D+, or Bottom 25% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.

Employees at Ginkgo Bioworks are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at Ginkgo Bioworks, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.

Overall, employees at Ginkgo Bioworks are not very pleased with their team. 24 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D-. Half of them believe the meetings at Ginkgo Bioworks are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.

The majority of employees at Ginkgo Bioworks believe the environment at Ginkgo Bioworks is split between positive and negative. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Ginkgo Bioworks is extremely fast. About 11% of the employees at Ginkgo Bioworks work 8 hours or less, while 11% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.

Overall, the employees at Ginkgo Bioworks are dissatisfied, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

Joining Ginkgo Bioworks - Employee Onboarding

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Boston about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Boston employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 75% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.

Ginkgo Bioworks Employee Onboarding

Ginkgo Bioworks KPIs and OKRs

At this moment no Ginkgo Bioworks employees have provided insight into whether or not they clearly understand Ginkgo Bioworks' KPIs and OKRs.

Answer	Percent
Yes	0%
No	0%

Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?

Answer	Percent
Yes	0%
No	0%

Are the KPIs/OKRs for your department clear?

Ginkgo Bioworks KPIs & OKRs

Ginkgo Bioworks CEO & Leadership

Ginkgo Bioworks CEO - Jason Kelly

59 /100

Jason’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Jason in the Bottom 15% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 20% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Boston. Jason Kelly’s employees rank Ginkgo Bioworks in the Bottom 30% for Executive Team, in the Bottom 25% for Leadership, and in the Bottom 25% for Manager.

Ginkgo Bioworks Leadership

The Ginkgo Bioworks Executive Team is rated a “C-” and led by CEO Jason Kelly, VP, Commercial Operations, Chemicals Biotech & Enzymes Jennifer Wipf, and Chief Business Officer Ena Cratsenburg

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Diversity & Inclusion at Ginkgo Bioworks

The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Ginkgo Bioworks across various culture dimensions.

Ranked Culture the Highest

Women N/A/100

Men N/A/100

Diverse Employees N/A/100

Ranked Culture the Lowest

Women N/A/100

Men N/A/100

Diverse Employees N/A/100

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Ginkgo Bioworks PTO

Ginkgo Bioworks PTO policy is a critical component of the benefits package offered to employees.

Answer	Percent
Flex Time	0%
Vacation Policy	0%
Office Meals	0%
401k Contribution	0%
Childcare	0%

Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?

Answer	Percent
Yes	0%
No	0%

Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?

Answer	Percent
$2500+/mo	0%
$1500 - $2500/mo	0%
$1000 -$1500/mo	0%
$500 -$1000/mo	0%
Less than $500/mo	0%

What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?

Ginkgo Bioworks PTO Policy

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Ginkgo Bioworks Jobs

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H1B Visa

In 2019, Ginkgo Bioworks applied for 3 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.

Work Permit Application Outcome

Total Applied

H1B Applications Outcome

100% Granted (3 out of 3)
0% Denied ( out of 3)
0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 3)
0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 3)

This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data

Let Ginkgo Bioworks Know You Want To Work There

Overview of Candidates Interested in Ginkgo Bioworks on Comparably

Candidates By Department

	All Industries	60%
	Sales	20%
	Engineering	20%

Candidates By Location

	Chicago	20%
	Indianapolis	20%
	San Francisco	20%
	Other	40%

Frequently Asked Questions regarding Ginkgo Bioworks

Who is the CEO of Ginkgo Bioworks?

Ginkgo Bioworks CEO is Jason Kelly, their score by employees is 59

What is Ginkgo Bioworks eNPS?

The eNPS for Ginkgo Bioworks is -40

Who is Ginkgo Bioworks leadership?

Jennifer Wipf, Ena Cratsenburg & Kevin Madden are part of Ginkgo Bioworks leadership, Jason Kelly is the CEO

Does Ginkgo Bioworks allow employees to work from home?

29% of the employees of Ginkgo Bioworks report that they work fully remote

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