Full-Time

Knowledge Manager

Posted on 2/7/2023

Ginkgo Bioworks

Ginkgo Bioworks

1,001-5,000 employees

Engineering biology for diverse commercial applications.

Food & Agriculture
Biotechnology
Consumer Goods

Junior, Mid

Dorchester, Boston, MA, USA

Required Skills
Communications
Management
HTML/CSS
Responsibilities
  • Develop, support, and maintain cross-team documentation standards and develop training programs to ensure best practices are common across the team
  • Develop and manage training programs to ensure best practices across the team while using Ginkgo's platform and systems
  • Lead the documentation of Codebase's know-how from past and current programs, and make it available for future programs
  • Develop processes to collect project information and learnings in data repositories with accessible formats that enable reuse and to inform best practices; may include the identification of appropriate data management tools or designing a system in collaboration with Ginkgo digital tech product managers
  • Manage indicators related to the banking of valuable strains developed in Codebase programs
  • Act as a reference point and develop training programs for Ginkgo software related to knowledge management
  • Collaborate across the portfolio and assist Codebase senior management in developing strategies and processes for documentation
  • Lead the identification and implementation of good documentation practices for Electronic Lab Notebooks, and monitor/promote compliance to the best practices
Desired Qualifications
  • BS, MS or PhD in microbiology, biochemistry, genetics, chemical or biological engineering or related field; additional degree or strong training background in library or information science
  • At least 2 years of recent industrial experience using and managing knowledge and data capture tools in the biological sciences; these may include, but are not limited to Electronic Lab Notebooks, Wiki pages and database management systems
  • Demonstrated ability to develop new data and knowledge infrastructure to support rapidly expanding data sets and the ability to develop efficient tools for data retrieval
  • Excellent presentation and communication skills

Ginkgo Bioworks, Inc. stands out as a leading bioengineering company that leverages advanced biological manufacturing technology to design and optimize a wide range of commercial products, from vaccines to sustainable fashion materials. The company's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) fosters a unique and inclusive culture, promoting a diverse workforce that contributes to its success. Furthermore, Ginkgo's ability to engineer biology for equitable distribution of benefits positions it as a key player in various industries, including healthcare, agriculture, and fashion.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$2.4B

Headquarters

Boston, Massachusetts

Founded

2009

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

6%

1 year growth

10%

2 year growth

63%

Benefits

Unlimited paid time off

Comprehensive health and parental leave benefits

Flexible work options

Commuter benefits

State-of-the-art labs, work spaces, and conference rooms

Competitive 401K contribution

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