Meet Team Science
Our leadership principles
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Our leadership principles
We are all leaders here. These principles guide how we work together, make decisions, and hire.
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 breaks (summer and winter holiday shutdowns) 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!
“My favorite benefit that Benchling offers is the generous stipends that they give us, ranging from professional development to wellness. These are stipends that renew every so often, so they actually encourage you to use them and it just shows that Benchling really cares.”
“I have the honor of co-leading an employee resource group here called BIPOC, where we come together to talk about important issues, try to ignite change, and create a really safe space for everyone who identifies as being part of that community.”
“Benchling’s routine mental health days allow us to bring our best selves to work. I appreciate how they give us space to process things that are going on in the world outside of these walls.”
Our leadership principles
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
