| Document and Entity Information | Mar. 02, 2023 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Entity Registrant Name | Singular Genomics Systems, Inc. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001850906 |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Entity Information, Former Legal or Registered Name | N/A |
| Document Period End Date | Mar. 02, 2023 |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | true |
| Entity Ex Transition Period | false |
| Trading Symbol | OMIC |
| Entity File Number | 001-40443 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 81-2948451 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 3010 Science Park Road |
| Entity Address, City or Town | San Diego |
| Entity Address, State or Province | CA |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 92121 |
| City Area Code | 858 |
| Local Phone Number | 333-7830 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
