What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Scientist II/III (Cloning Technologies) position at New England Biolabs?
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 the position of Production Scientist II/III. Reporting to the Associate Director of Production and in close collaboration with the members of the Cloning Technologies group, the individual in this position will be primarily responsible for supporting the production of both existing and new DNA Assembly-related products.
How you’ll contribute:
Base salary is one component of our generous total rewards compensation package. Employees are eligible to receive:
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 hr@neb.com or call 978-927-5054 to let us know the nature of your request.
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 the position of Production Scientist II/III. Reporting to the Associate Director of Production and in close collaboration with the members of the Cloning Technologies group, the individual in this position will be primarily responsible for supporting the production of both existing and new DNA Assembly-related products.
How you’ll contribute:
- Manage formulations of DNA Assembly products and related reagents.
- Perform product-specific quality control (QC) protocols and collaborate with QA/QC and Applications & Development on the development of new product-specific QC assays.
- Work with the Production Planning team to coordinate product manufacturing needs to meet the forecasted demand schedule.
- Fulfill OEM/Bulk custom orders and collaborate with Customized Solutions team members to support new custom opportunities.
- Adhere to protocols and maintain proper documentation.
- Gain expertise and assist customers with technical inquiries about Cloning, especially DNA-Assembly related applications.
- Assist in troubleshooting product-related issues and participate in root cause analyses.
- Work in collaboration with Research and Applications & Product Development groups to transfer new products into Production for commercialization.
- Master’s degree with 2-4 years of relevant experience; or bachelor’s degree with 5 years of relevant experience.
- Experience carrying out bench work and use of standard equipment directly related to the DNA modification assays and analysis that are part of cloning workflows.
- Recognized as a team player with strong interpersonal skills.
- Able to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
- Strong ability to multi-task and perform effectively under pressure with high attention to detail.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills, including good lab notebook practices.
- Proven “good hands” at the bench and an ability to perform careful and consistent experiments.
- Experience in the life science industry preferred.
- Knowledge of Cloning workflows and applications preferred.
- Experience working in an ERP system (i.e. SAP) preferred.
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 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 hr@neb.com or call 978-927-5054 to let us know the nature of your request.
Salary : $62,000 - $80,000