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Software Graduate Intern, Autonomous Lab

Ginkgo Bioworks · Emeryville, CA · 5 mo ago
Information Technology$45k–$64k/yrInternship

Responsibilities

  • Enable "Protocols as Code": Develop and refine Python-based protocols using the Catalyst Client to control liquid handlers, plate readers, and robotic arms.
  • Build the AI Scientist: Assist in the development of Catalyst Agent, our LLM-based interface that allows scientists to launch experiments using natural language.
  • Integrate Lab Data: Work on data pipelines that automatically harvest, structure, and upload experimental data from RACs into our data lake for AI model training.
  • Develop Device Drivers: Help integrate new hardware instruments into the Catalyst ecosystem, writing the drivers that allow our software to "talk" to new lab tools.

Requirements

Recent graduate (BS/MS) or current student in Computer Science, Bioengineering, or a related STEM field.

Strong proficiency in Python; experience with hardware control or APIs is a plus.

Enthusiasm for "Lab-in-the-Loop" technologies where AI models drive physical experimentation.

Interest in biological data standards and laboratory automation.

Qualifications

The base salary range for this role is $45,100-$63,600. Actual pay within this range will depend on a candidate's skills, expertise, and experience.

Benefits

We also offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental & vision coverage, health spending accounts, voluntary benefits, leave of absence policies, 8 paid holidays in addition to a full-week winter shutdown and unlimited Paid Time Off policy.

Pay

The base salary range for this role is $45,100-$63,600.

Schedule

It is expected that all Internships are onsite five days a week.

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