Ribbon Bio GmbH, the Germany-based DNA synthesis company, has been recognized as a Best Place to Work 2025 by GenomeWeb in the medium-sized employer category (51–100 employees). The award highlights the company’s commitment to transparency, inclusion, and professional development—values reflected across its team of 54 globally distributed employees representing 23 nationalities.
GenomeWeb’s annual Best Places to Work program celebrates employers in life science research, diagnostics, and precision medicine who have built workplaces that attract, grow, and retain top scientific and technical talent. For Ribbon Bio, the recognition adds momentum to a year already marked by product innovation and strategic partnerships.
Building a Culture That Scales with Science
“We are thrilled that GenomeWeb recognized Ribbon Bio as a Best Place to Work in 2025,” said Jodi Barrientos, CEO of Ribbon Bio. “Creating and sustaining a culture that promotes employee collaboration and growth is intentional, and we have defined processes that enable employees to work in alignment with the company’s goals.”
Barrientos emphasized that the company’s mission—delivering high-quality synthetic DNA—is inseparable from its focus on people. As Ribbon Bio expands its product offerings and customer base, the company sees culture as a central pillar of long-term scalability.
Maryna Listratenko, Director and Head of HR, echoed that sentiment:
“This recognition belongs to every person in our company, from senior leadership to our cleaning lady, because together we create a workplace where we fulfill our mission and make the impossible possible.”
GenomeWeb Executive Editor Bernadette Toner noted that all winners share a common trait: strong, intentional workplace cultures that support the scientific innovation ecosystem.
How Companies Were Evaluated
The 2025 rankings were determined through a two-part survey process conducted by Workforce Research Group, a firm specializing in workplace culture benchmarking. The assessment included detailed employer questionnaires and anonymous employee responses, ensuring organizations were evaluated on both leadership intent and lived experience.
The full list of winners is available on GenomeWeb’s site.
Ribbon Bio’s Momentum: New Products & Strategic Partnerships
Ribbon Bio’s cultural recognition comes at a time of significant technical and commercial progress.
MiroSynth™ DNA Launch
In May, the company launched MiroSynth™ DNA, its first commercial product. Built on Ribbon’s algorithm-driven system and precision enzymatic assembly technology, MiroSynth™ delivers high accuracy for applications across:
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Biopharma
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Life sciences
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Academic research
Researchers in the U.S., EU, UK, and Australia have already integrated MiroSynth™ DNA into high-impact scientific programs.
Early Access Program: Cell-Free DNA Synthesis
Ribbon Bio also introduced an Early Access Program for its Cell-Free product, unveiled at the AMM Ascent event, signaling further expansion of its next-generation synthesis toolbox.
Partnership with Scala Biodesign
In October, Ribbon Bio and Scala Biodesign—both women-led companies—announced a collaboration to deliver more advanced enzymes that supercharge DNA synthesis. By merging Ribbon’s synthesis platform with Scala’s enzyme design expertise, the duo aims to broaden access to high-performance molecular tools worldwide.
Bottom Line
Ribbon Bio’s Best Place to Work honor isn’t just a culture win—it’s a signal of the company’s trajectory. As competition heats up in synthetic biology, enzymatic DNA synthesis, and biofoundry technologies, talent becomes a differentiator. Ribbon’s ability to foster an inclusive, mission-aligned workplace positions it well for continued scientific and commercial expansion.
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