Development Scientist I/II, Automation
About The Position
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 applications for the position of Development Scientist I/II, Automation. The successful candidate will work as a member of the Applications and Product Development Department. This individual will be responsible for designing, developing, optimizing, and maintaining laboratory automation workflows in support of product development activities at NEB. This position offers opportunities to strategize, optimize processes, learn from colleagues and align with other groups and departments across the company to deliver impactful solutions.
Requirements
- PhD in biochemistry, molecular biology, or related field with minimum 2 years’ experience (or master’s with 5 years’ experience)
- Experience in protocol design, troubleshooting and implementation on various liquid handling platforms (such as Agilent Bravo, Hamilton, Revvity, Beckman, SPT Labtech, etc)
- Experience in molecular biology techniques, high-throughput screening (HTS) or assay development preferred
- Working knowledge of LIMS/ELN integration, data pipelines, and experiment tracking systems
- Knowledge of Next Generation Sequencing workflows preferred
- Have "good hands" with proven bench skills
- Strong ability to multi-task, self-manage and perform effectively in a fast-paced team
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Be goal and deadline oriented with exceptional attention to detail
- Have a strong work ethic, emphasizing integrity, efficiency and quality of work
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
- Assist 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
Benefits
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
