Development Scientist I/II

New England Biolabs; Ipswich (MA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary profit-sharing

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

10% 401k match

Job summary

New England Biolabs in Ipswich, MA is seeking a Development Scientist to join the Applications and Product Development team. You will develop and characterize protein expression workflows, automate high-throughput assays, and collaborate across groups to advance novel reagents and workflows.

The role emphasizes independent work, rigorous data analysis, and strong communication with internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Chemical Biology, Bioengineering or related field with 2–4 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to work independently and across teams while managing multiple priorities.
• Hands-on CFPS/IVTT experience and protein engineering background.
• Experience with strain engineering, DNA assembly, PCR workflows and cloning.
• Strong data analysis and communication skills.
• Familiarity with analytical techniques for protein characterization.

Responsibilities

• Develop and characterize novel protein expression and modification workflows.
• Develop automated high-throughput assays for protein testing.
• Collaborate across teams to de-risk projects and launch products.
• Stay current with cell-free biology and protein engineering advances and apply them.
• Provide technical content and communicate results to stakeholders.
• Engage customers to identify needs and deliver solutions.

Skills

Quantitative reasoning

Interpersonal & communication skills

Independent & collaborative work

Molecular biology knowledge

Education

Ph.D. in Biochemistry/Molecular Biology/Bioengineering or related field

Tools

CFPS/IVTT systems

DNA assembly

PCR workflows

Molecular cloning

High-throughput assays

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, genetic information, national origin, age, qualified physical or mental disability, transgender status, marital status, ethnicity, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, or status as a disabled veteran or any other protected veteran, in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. More in-depth details of EEO are available here.

New England Biolabs is a participating employer in the Employment Verification (E-Verify) program. If you need an accommodation for any part of the employment process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an email to [e-mail] or call 978-927-5054 to let us know the nature of your request. Employment at NEB offers a challenging and creative work environment in a state-of-the-art research and production facility, with a team of exceptional scientists and professional staff. The NEB culture emphasizes personal and professional growth through creativity, teamwork, respect and responsibility, while maintaining a casual campus-like working environment. Our diverse and talented team of scientists enjoy a collaborative research environment with much of the freedom and intellectual challenge of academia. Our unique corporate philosophy encourages dialogue and innovation. NEB’s philosophy can be distilled down to three core values: passion, humility and being genuine.