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Synthetic Biology Engineer
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Program living organisms to produce medicines, materials, fuels, and foods by engineering DNA and biological systems
$80,000 – $160,00020% Remote3 careerDetailPage.levels
Lab Scientist → Synbio Engineer → Senior Engineer → Director of Synbio / CSO
$160k
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Synthetic Biology Engineers design and build new biological systems and modify existing organisms for useful purposes. They program cells to produce drugs, biofuels, novel materials, and food ingredients. The field combines biology, engineering, and computer science to create a new bio-manufacturing paradigm. Industry Demand: rapidly growing — synbio market projected at $30B+ by 2028; companies like Ginkgo Bioworks, Moderna, and Zymergen leading
💰 Salary Range
Entry
$80K
Senior
$160K
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