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Submit and manage protocols on Ginkgo Bioworks Cloud Lab (cloud.ginkgo.bio), a web-based interface for autonomous lab execution on Reconfigurable Automation Carts (RACs). Use when the user wants to run protein expression and purification (cell-free, E. coli, or Pichia), HiBiT or A280 or LabChip quantification, IVT mRNA/circRNA synthesis, thermal shift / developability assays, Echo-MS enzyme or analyte methods, SPR target onboarding, fluorescent pixel art, or otherwise interact with Ginkgo Cloud Lab services. Covers protocol selection, input preparation, pricing, and ordering workflows.

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Ginkgo Cloud Lab - Remote Automation Biotechnology Service Platform

Skills Overview


Ginkgo Cloud Lab is a web platform that provides remote access to Ginkgo Bioworks’ automated laboratory infrastructure. It uses reconfigurable automation carts (RAC) to run experimental protocols such as protein expression, purification, and detection.

Suitable Use Cases

  • Protein Expression and Purification Research

    • When you need protein expression screening, assessment of purification yield, or quality evaluation, Cloud Lab offers three expression systems: cell-free (E. coli CFPS), E. coli, and Pichia pastoris. These support a complete workflow from sequence validation to condition optimization.

  • Enzyme Activity and Stability Analysis

    • Suitable for studies requiring detection of catalytic enzyme activity, analysis of protein thermal stability, or evaluation of developability. Services include Echo-MS enzyme activity detection and thermal shift analysis (Tm value determination).

  • RNA Synthesis and Special Assays

    • When you need to synthesize mRNA or circRNA, perform SPR target spotting, or create special experiments such as fluorescent pixel art, Cloud Lab provides corresponding automated protocols and tailored services.

    Core Features

  • Diverse Protein Expression and Purification

    • Supports cell-free protein expression (HiBiT quantification from $39, A280 purification from $149), E. coli expression (His-tag purification from $199), and Pichia pastoris secreted expression (LabChip detection from $89). Offers multi-level options ranging from rapid screening to optimization, covering challenging targets such as membrane proteins, proteins containing disulfide bonds, and cofactor-dependent proteins.

  • Accurate Detection and Characterization

    • Integrates multiple readouts including HiBiT luminescence detection, A280 UV absorbance, LabChip microfluidic detection, qPCR quantification, thermal shift analysis, and Echo-MS mass spectrometry detection. These can assess key metrics such as protein yield, purity, molecular weight, thermal stability, and enzyme activity.

  • Method Development and Customized Services

    • Provides Echo-MS method spotting ($799 per molecule) and SPR target spotting ($1,399 per target) services. With EstiMate AI agent support, you can describe custom experimental protocols in natural language; the system returns feasibility assessments and quotes.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    How do I choose the right protein expression option?


  • For rapid expression screening, choose cell expression HiBiT ($39) or sequence validation ($39).

  • For purified proteins, select the A280 tier based on the tag type (cell-free $149, E. coli $199).

  • For difficult targets such as membrane proteins, proteins with disulfide bonds, or targets requiring cofactors, choose optimized cell expression (DoE with 24 conditions, $199).

  • For secreted or eukaryotic proteins, Pichia pastoris expression is recommended ($89).

    • What is the delivery timeline for Ginkgo Cloud Lab?


    Delivery times vary by service type, ranging from 7 days to 4 weeks:
  • Fluorescent pixel art (7 days)

  • Cell-free expression (10–12 days)

  • Thermal shift analysis (12 days)

  • Echo-MS detection (13 days)

  • E. coli expression (3 weeks)

  • Method spotting (3–4 weeks)

  • Pichia pastoris expression (4 weeks)

    • How do I use EstiMate to customize an experimental protocol?


    Visit https://cloud.ginkgo.bio/estimate. Describe your experimental needs in natural language. The EstiMate AI agent will evaluate protocol feasibility and provide a quote. This is suitable for out-of-catalog protocols or experiments requiring special configurations.