Meet Team Science

Our leadership principles

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Keep the main thing the main thing

Our customers turn complex science into life-changing breakthroughs for people — work where every day counts. They deserve unmatched speed and quality from us. Our mission to unlock the power of biotechnology starts with deeply understanding our customers and championing their success. Leaders keep that mission front and center, acting decisively and focusing on what matters most.

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Stay curious

Leaders demonstrate a growth mindset by always learning, asking questions, and looking for ways to improve. They strive to become experts in our product, business, and industry. They foster a culture where curiosity is encouraged and mistakes are treated as opportunities to reflect and grow.

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Think and communicate clearly

Great leaders simplify. They think rigorously, communicate clearly, and support their ideas with evidence and logic. They sharpen their thinking through concise writing and compelling storytelling.

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Recruit and develop the best

Leaders recruit, develop, and retain people who are committed to our mission. They build diverse, winning teams, knowing that excellence attracts excellence. They believe high standards are a gift and support their teams to reach them.

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Play for the front of the jersey

The mission comes first, ahead of personal priorities and team agendas. Leaders align their ambition with the company's success, playing for the name on the front of the jersey, not the back. They value collaboration and inclusivity, actively seeking out perspectives that test their thinking. They give credit generously and express gratitude often, recognizing every role’s contributions.

Feed your curiosity and fuel your growth

Working and thriving together

We care for your wellbeing

  • Dedicated mental health benefit that offers sessions with therapists as well as professional and financial coaches

  • Monthly wellness stipend to spend on gym memberships, fitness classes, massages, and more

  • Intentional company-wide break (winter holiday shutdown) so we can all recharge.

We build community

  • Active employee resource groups (ERGs) with charters, exec sponsors, budget, and ERG leader compensation

  • Cross-functional events like onboarding, company kick-off, sales meetups, and our customer community event, Benchtalk

  • Social impact initiatives that allow us to donate to — or use paid time off to volunteer for — the causes we care about

We enjoy time together

  • Snacks and lunches in our offices to nourish ourselves and our connections with each other

  • Monthly social hours in every office

  • Virtual and in-person holiday and team events to celebrate moments that matter

  • Themed all-hands meetings with refreshments and sometimes even costumes!

Learn more about working at Benchling

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