Development Scientist I/II

neb; Ipswich (MA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-sharing bonus

ESOP after two full years

10% 401k match

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

New England Biolabs (NEB) is seeking a Development Scientist to advance protein expression, analysis and biomanufacturing workflows. You will work independently and with teams to develop novel reagents and workflows, engage with customers, and learn from colleagues across the company.

Title level will be determined by experience. The role offers opportunities to collaborate on strategic projects, attend conferences and contribute to product launches.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Chemical Biology, Bioengineering or related field.
• 2–4 years of relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge of protein expression, protein characterization and molecular biology.
• Ability to work both independently and across teams.
• Hands-on CFPS/IVTT experience and protein engineering exposure.
• Experience with strain engineering, DNA assembly, PCR workflows, cloning and high-throughput assays.

Responsibilities

• Develop and characterize novel solutions to support protein expression, analysis and modification workflows for bioengineering and biomanufacturing.
• Develop automated high-throughput assays for protein expression and activity testing.
• Collaborate across the company to de-risk projects, launch and support products.
• Stay current with cell-free biology, enzyme engineering, synthetic biology, and computational protein engineering; translate into strategies.
• Provide technical content and communication of results to stakeholders.
• Engage customers and collaborators to identify needs and deliver solutions.

Skills

Independent & collaborative work

Experimental design

Data analysis

Strong communication skills

Education

PhD in Biochemistry/Molecular Biology/Chemical Biology/Bioengineering or related field

Tools

CFPS/IVTT systems

DNA assembly methods

PCR-based workflows

Molecular cloning

High-throughput assay design

Job description

About NEB

New England Biolabs® is a different kind of biotechnology company - we are a community of scientists, innovators and collaborators driven by a shared mission to advance science for the benefit of society. Founded in 1974 with a deep commitment to research excellence and environmental stewardship, NEB® has become a global leader in the discovery and production of enzymes for molecular biology applications. Our reagents are trusted by researchers worldwide for their quality and reliability and have played a critical role in breakthroughs across genomics, proteomics, diagnostics and academic research. With a corporate culture rooted in passion, humility and authenticity, we offer a dynamic and inclusive workplace where creativity thrives, voices are heard, and personal growth is celebrated. Whether you are interested in pursuing a research career or supporting our mission through other roles, joining NEB means contributing to meaningful scientific progress in a collaborative, campus-like environment that values both innovation and integrity.

The role

We are inviting applicants for a Development Scientist position within the Applications and Product Development Department. The successful candidate will work both independently and in collaboration with other groups on key strategic projects that align with the scientific interests of the company. This position offers opportunities to develop novel reagents and workflow solutions, engage with academic and commercial customers, attend scientific conferences, and learn from technically and commercially focused colleagues across the company. Title level will be determined based on candidate experience.

How you'll contribute:

• Develop and characterize novel solutions to support protein expression, analysis and modification technologies and workflows, with a particular focus on enabling protein engineering, synthetic biology and biomanufacturing applications.
• Develop automated high-throughput assays for protein expression and activity testing.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the company to conduct proof-of-principle experiments, de-risk projects, and launch and support products.
• Stay current with advances in cell-free biology, enzyme engineering, synthetic biology, and computational protein engineering, and translate relevant innovations into experimental strategies and development programs.
• Provide technical expertise, develop content, and communicate results to internal and external stakeholders.
• Engage customers and collaborators to identify needs and deliver solutions.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Chemical Biology, Bioengineering or related field with 2-4 years of relevant experience and a sophisticated understanding of protein expression (eukaryotic, prokaryotic and/or in vitro expression), protein characterization, and molecular biology.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams while managing multiple priorities.
• Scientific enthusiasm and integrity, with the flexibility to learn new skills and adapt in a team environment.
• Hands-on experience developing or utilizing CFPS/IVTT systems, protein engineering campaigns, and/or related synthetic biology platforms.
• Experience with strain engineering, protein expression construct design, DNA assembly methods, PCR-based workflows, molecular cloning and high-throughput assay design.
• Strong quantitative reasoning, experimental design and data analysis skills.
• Familiarity with analytical techniques used for protein characterization, such as fluorescence-based assays, electrophoresis, chromatography and mass spectrometry.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, with a customer support mindset.

What will make you stand out:

• Experience with Design of Experiments (DoE), statistical analysis and data-driven optimization approaches is desirable.
• Familiarity with computational approaches for protein engineering, bioinformatics, machine learning-assisted screening or sequence-function analysis is preferred.

Estimated base salary hiring range for this position is $87,000-$105,000

Base salary is one component of our generous total rewards compensation package. Employees are eligible to receive:

• Annual discretionary profit-sharing bonus
• Participation in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan "ESOP" (eligible after two full years of service)
• Exceptional benefits package at a nominal cost to the employee including a 10% 401k match
• Benefits at NEB

Base salary decisions depend on several factors, including, but not limited to, individual qualifications, job location, internal equity, and market data alignment.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled/veterans

New England Biolabs is committed to fostering an inclusive community. As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, New England Biolabs considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity