Development Scientist, I/II, Automation

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and validate end-to-end laboratory automation protocols for high-throughput NGS sequencing/other technologies using liquid handlers, and other integrated instrumentation
• Optimize existing workflows to enhance reliability, reproducibility, precision, and throughput
• Troubleshoot automation performance issues across hardware, software, and functional assays
• Implement and maintain high throughput automation platforms
• Evaluate new automation technologies and lead pilots or onboarding of new equipment
• Partner with SMEs to translate manual assays into automated methods
• Develop documentation, SOPs, and training materials for automated workflows
• Provide hands-on training and support to lab teams on automated protocols, platforms and best practices
• Aid customers with technical inquiries regarding NEB products
• Work closely across the Applications and Development teams and other departments to integrate automation solutions that accelerate discovery

Requirements

• PhD in biochemistry, molecular biology, or related field with minimum 2 years of experience (or master’s with 5 years of experience)
• Experience in protocol design, troubleshooting and implementation on various liquid handling platforms (such as Agilent Bravo, Hamilton, Revvity, Beckman, SPT Labtech, etc.)
• Working knowledge of LIMS/ELN integration, data pipelines, and experiment tracking systems
• Strong ability to multi-task, self-manage and perform effectively in a fast-paced team
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Goal and deadline oriented with exceptional attention to detail
• A strong work ethic, emphasizing integrity, efficiency and quality of work

Qualifications

• Experience in molecular biology techniques, high-throughput screening (HTS) or assay development preferred
• Knowledge of Next Generation Sequencing workflows preferred

Skills

• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Benefits

Estimated base salary hiring range for a Development Scientist I/II, Automation is $85,000 - $100,000. 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.