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Poor and toxic management - Senior Scientist II Ginkgo BioWorks Employee Review

1.0
Apr 3, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Can have flexible inside US remote working

Cons

- poor management, both from the top leadership level and manager level - serious financial struggles due to many unreasonable decisions made - no strong R&D initiatives anymore - minimal benefits of time off even though it has a policy of unlimited paid time off - lower salary comparing to market for similar roles

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5.0
Jun 2, 2026
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Pros

a hands-off management style and a flexible work environment that promotes autonomy and trust

Cons

Occasional overtime may be required, but that is common in most workplaces

4.0
Jul 22, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Good culture, leadership, opportunities for success

Cons

going through difficult time atm

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