Development Scientist, I​/II, Automation

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.

We are inviting applications for the position of Automation Development Scientist I/II. 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 s position offers opportunities to strategize, optimize processes, learn from colleagues and align with other groups and departments across the company to deliver impactful solutions.

• 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

• 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
• 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

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

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

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