# iGEM jobs and careers

> 0 open roles at iGEM as of October 23, 2026. Source: https://www.thejobsmap.com/company/igem

iGEM educates the workforce and future leaders of the Synthetic Biology industry. The iGEM Foundation is an independent, non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of synthetic biology, education and competition, and the development of an open, collaborative, and cooperative community. iGEM's flagship event is the Grand Jamboree, held annually in Paris. This is the culminating event of all our programs, bringing together our global members of the iGEM Competition, iGEM Startups, iGEM Responsibility, iGEM Community, iGEM Technology, and iGEM Leagues. The Grand Jamboree brings together researchers, industry reps, startup founders, investors, journalists, experts in governance and policy, and the general public to chart the future of synthetic biology. Witness the future and interact with tomorrow's leaders of synthetic biology!

## Key facts

| | |
|---|---|
| Open roles | 0 |
| Headquarters | Cambridge, United States |
| Founded | 2003 |
| Employees | 11 to 50 |
| Industries | Biotechnology, Education, Life Sciences, Communities |
| Website | https://igem.org |

## Leadership

- Randy Rettberg, President & Founder
- Nemanja Stijepovic, Chief Executive Officer
- Jc Gray, Volunteer Organizer

## Common questions

### Is iGEM hiring right now?

iGEM has no open roles listed as of October 23, 2026. Roles appear here as soon as they are posted on iGEM's careers site.

### Where is iGEM headquartered?

iGEM is headquartered in Cambridge, United States and was founded in 2003.

### Who leads iGEM?

Randy Rettberg, President & Founder, is at the top of iGEM's org chart.

### How do I apply for a job at iGEM?

Pick a role on iGEM's TheJobsMap page and select Apply. Every listing links to the original posting on iGEM's own careers site, so you apply directly with the employer.