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How much do bioworks jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for bioworks in the United States is $23.50, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $23.08 and $23.80 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a bioworks do?

In a Bioworks position, your day-to-day activities may include preparing and operating bioprocessing equipment, monitoring production batches, conducting routine laboratory tests, and maintaining detailed records to ensure quality and compliance. You'll often work closely with scientists, engineers, and quality assurance teams to troubleshoot issues and optimize production processes. Collaboration and clear communication are integral, as you may also participate in team meetings to discuss project updates and continuous improvement initiatives. The work environment is usually laboratory-based or within a production facility where adherence to safety and regulatory guidelines is a daily priority.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a bioworks?

To excel in a Bioworks role, candidates generally need a strong background in biology, biotechnology, or biomanufacturing, often supported by a relevant degree or technical certificate. Familiarity with laboratory equipment, bioprocessing systems, and quality control protocols is typically required, with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) certification being highly valuable. Strong teamwork, attention to detail, and effective problem-solving skills set top candidates apart. These skills are critical for ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant production of biological products within fast-paced biotech environments.

What is a bioworks?

A Bioworks job typically involves working in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, or biomanufacturing, focusing on producing biologically-based products. Roles can include operating and maintaining equipment, ensuring quality control, and following safety protocols. These jobs often require knowledge of biology, chemistry, and engineering principles. Many positions are in industries like healthcare, agriculture, and environmental science. Training programs or certifications, such as Bioworks training courses, can help individuals enter this field.

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Infographic showing various Bioworks job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 4% Contract, and 9% Nights. Highlights an 89% Physical, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $48,880 per year, or $23.5 per hour.

Velocity Bioworks: Research Intern

Students Startups

San Antonio, TX โ€ข On-site

$6.0K/wk

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Research Intern

This internship is in partnership with Students + Startups. Internship Duration: 10 weeks, from June 1 to August 7, 2026. Work Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week. Compensation: Students receive a $6,000 stipend for the summer, in addition to subsidized housing and events for eligible candidates. Deadline to apply: April 15, 2026.

The Company: Velocity Bioworks is a U.S.-based biopharma CDMO headquartered in San Antonio, Texas supporting funded programs as they move from development into manufacturing for clinical trials. We collaborate with sponsors who are past exploration and are ready to apply discipline, structure, and technical rigor to development, analytics, and manufacturing. Velocity is built to accelerate speed to clinic through aligned execution. Our work focuses on translating defined program goals into scalable manufacturing processes and robust analytical strategies. These activities are designed to support near-term clinical timelines while meeting quality requirements. We operate where quality and execution directly influence clinical and business progress.

Position Summary: Velocity Bioworks has an exciting opportunity for an Intern to join the growing team of scientific staff in the Bioanalytical Development and Services Group. This is a full-time role from June-August. The role is based in San Antonio, Texas and the ideal candidate is a student who is interested in pursuing a role with Velocity post-graduation based in San Antonio, Texas. Reporting directly to the Manager in the department of Bioanalytical/Analytical Development the Research Intern will work with the laboratory team to implement research programs at Velocity. The Research Intern will primarily be involved in execution of experimental protocols, performing data analysis, and generating assay reports under Good Laboratory Practices (GLP). It is expected that up to 75% of the employee's time will be spent at the bench. The employee will also be involved supporting analytical activities for the CMC team and releasing clinical lots.

The ideal candidate is someone who is organized, takes initiative, and thrives in a fast-paced and dynamic biotech environment. They must be versatile and adapt to rapid change with a strong desire to make a significant impact Velocity Bioworks.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Performs experimental protocols using SOPs and performing data analysis.
  • Executes bioanalytical methods including test method suitability studies in a GXP environment.
  • Perform data analysis and generate assay reports.
  • Adheres to Good laboratory Practices (GLP).
  • Makes detailed observations and conducts data analysis, translating these observations into cohesive notebook entries as per and technical reports.
  • Assures proper labelling, handling, and storage of samples, adheres to all safety requirements, and follows safe procedures, and attends all required safety and health training, including handling hazardous waste.
  • Performs other work-related duties as assigned and directed by the supervisor.

Expected to spend 75% of the employee's time at the bench.

Education & Experience Requirements:

  • Rising junior or senior graduate/undergraduate in a related scientific field (Microbiology, Immunology, or Molecular biology preferred).
  • Must maintain a 3.0 GPA or greater.
  • Knowledge & Skills: Outstanding ability to execute the method, follow standard operating procedures, accurate record keeping and following directions. Ability to take responsibility and "get the job done" in a high-energy, high intensity, results-oriented environment. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must possess good to excellent writing and PC skills with a knowledge base in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and Project. Good time management and willing to learn and adopt new techniques and instrumentation.

Working Hours: Full Time, 40 hours per week. Flexibility is required, some weekend work may be needed and earlier or later start, and finish times may also be required.

Requirements Contact: Micaela Reznicek Micaela@velocitytx.org