Employee well-being
& activism
Scientific advancement & education
Humanitarian efforts
& philanthropy
Environmental stewardship
Employee well-being & activism
Our corporate culture transcends traditional employee well-being programs by recognizing the importance of healthy minds and bodies. Innovation from all employee levels is encouraged and recognized, as is community service, support of educational advancement and appreciation of the arts. We also recognize that we must work together to build a more equitable society and to improve diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplace. Our goal is happier, healthier employees that are engaged and committed to their passion.
Scientific advancement & education
The cultivation of scientific knowledge is critical to help drive scientific breakthroughs. We are dedicated to supporting young scientists and science educators by providing reagents, educational materials and technical expertise. In 2014, we introduced our Passion in Science Awards to recognize members of the scientific community who are committed to making a difference through their science, service, stewardship or artistic endeavors. We also we feel that educational growth and development is critical in creating a challenging work environment where our own employees are excited to come to work each day.
Humanitarian efforts & philanthropy
We see opportunities where science can be used to improve lives, and believe that the pursuit of science is one path to a greener and more compassionate world. This philosophy lies behind our longstanding commitment to our parasitology research program. Our philanthropic focus is on educational, environmental, civic and cultural arts initiatives that strengthen our community and improve life for its citizens and future generations. NEB has played a role in the establishment of several foundations devoted to humanitarian efforts and environmental awareness.
Environmental stewardship
We continuously strive to promote ecologically-sound practices and environmental sustainability in order to protect our natural resources, both locally and globally. For over 40 years, we have been promoting and supporting like-minded organizations worldwide to help achieve this goal. Further, it is our goal to continuously improve our business processes to minimize our impact on the environment.
Community Garden
Commitment
to the Arts
Community Service
Days
Child and Parent Care
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NEB supports many local art-based organizations and schools, and hosts revolving art exhibitions from local and regional artists. Our campus is also filled with art, including sculptures, paintings, ceramics and artifacts from all over the world.
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Every spring, dozens of NEB employees begin preparing soil and seedlings to plant in our community garden, which provides organically-grown produce for many NEB families.
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We feel it is our duty to help enhance and improve local communities, and encourage employees to participate in community-based activities with paid time off for service days. Each year NEB employees complete between 600-800 hours of community service for a range of programs.
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We feel that it is important for employees to enjoy parenthood with a healthy work-life balance. For approximately 40 years, NEB has provided on-site childcare, enabling busy parents the convenience of having their children close by. In 2024, we opened a new childcare facility that doubles the capacity and enables children to connect with the environment. NEB is also enrolled in Cariloop, a caregiver benefit that supports employees caring for both children and aging parents.
Child and Parent Care
Community Service
Days
Community Garden
Commitment
to the Arts
Employee well-being
& activism
Scientific advancement & education
Humanitarian efforts
& philanthropy
Environmental stewardship
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In commemoration of our 40th anniversary, NEB introduced the Passion in Science Awards to recognize members of the scientific community who are committed to making a difference through their science, service, stewardship or artistic endeavors. Learn more about the winners.
Passion in Science Awards®
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Established in 2019, the Donald G. Comb Honorary Lecturer must exemplify qualities valued by NEB: a passion for science, broad collaboration, mentorship of the next generation of scientists, and an aim to make fundamental discoveries and apply that knowledge to broadly impact life science research.
Donald G. Comb Honorary Lectureship
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We are proud to offer free reagents and technical support to high school and college teaching labs, and educational courses in the US. We also supply reagents to participants in iGEM and BioBuilder®.
Educational Course Support
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In 2017, we introduced the “NEB Kids Science Day”. Filled with educational activities and presentations, the Kids Science Day is designed to get young children interested in science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics (STEAM).
Kids' Science Day
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We feel it is important to emphasize “blue-sky” thinking with our Innovation Awards. Each year, we recognize employees who contribute and bring to fruition novel ideas that help make NEB more efficient, a better place to work, or help drive scientific innovation.
Innovation Awards
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We encourage our employees to attend scientific conferences. This is a great opportunity for our scientists to present their work and develop relationships with other researchers working in their respective fields.
Scientific Conferences
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For 40 years, NEB has sponsored a Summer Workshop for non-scientists to learn molecular biology basics. This two-week intensive hands-on course has been attended by over 4,000 students.
Molecular Biology Summer Workshop
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For over 40 years, NEB has offered internships to students from local, national and international high schools and universities, giving our employees the rewarding opportunity to act as mentors to young students. Learn More
Student Internships
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In addition to our own in-house lecture series, we also invite guest speakers to present their work covering a variety of research topics and cutting-edge work.
Weekly Seminar
Series
Passion in Science Awards®
Donald G. Comb Honorary Lectureship
Educational Course Support
Kids' Science Day
Innovation Awards
Scientific Conferences
Molecular Biology Summer Workshop
Weekly Seminar
Series
Student Internships
The Creative Action Institute
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The Creative Action Institute works globally to build the capacity of leaders and organizations for innovation, collaboration and resilience to advance conservation, health, and human rights.
The Creative Action Institute
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A volunteer committee of NEB employees reviews and approves requests for monetary donations to a wide range of grassroots community organizations. We also host a corporate giving program that provides money for each employee to donate to a charity or cause of their choice.
Corporate Donations Committee
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The Ocean Genome Legacy Center of New England Biolabs is a non-profit research center dedicated to conservation of marine genomic diversity and maintaining a repository of genomic DNA from marine organisms around the world.
Ocean Genome Legacy
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Established in 1982 by NEB founder Dr. Donald Comb, NEBF is a private, independent foundation whose mission is to foster community-based conservation of landscapes and seascapes, and the bio-cultural diversity found in these places.
New England Biolabs Foundation (NEBF)
Corporate Donations Committee
Ocean Genome Legacy
New England Biolabs Foundation (NEBF)
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Our Ipswich, MA headquarters lies on >160 acres of mixed forest, wetlands and agricultural land, with 101 acres under conservation restriction. The property hosts public trails and provides a home for a vast array of wildlife species.
The NEB Campus
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Recycling and composting are two ways NEB works to reduce its carbon footprint. We also require 3rd party hazardous waste contractors use waste-to-energy incineration whenever possible. None of the waste generated goes into landfills. All of our cafeteria waste is collected as compostable material. We also host an extensive recycling program, as well as an annual Hazardous Waste Day for employees. Learn more.
Waste Management and Recycling
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NEB’s laboratory facilities in Ipswich, Rowley and Beverly, MA are LEED® (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certified, a distinction based on a suite of environmentally-focused standards. More recently, we completed construction of a ~100K sq. ft. expansion to our Ipswich facility, which incorporates sustainable building design at every touchpoint. Learn more.
The NEB Facility
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This internal alert system allows employees to share sightings of the diverse wildlife gracing our campus.
The Nature Network
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NEB partnered with an environmental engineering firm to design a wastewater treatement system that utilizes and accelerates processes found in streams and wetlands, and employs proven waste water treatment practices. This innovative method can treat up to 27,500 gallons of effluent per day, and clean effluent can be used for groundwater recharge. Learn more.
Wastewater Treatment
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At NEB, we purposefully use minimal packaging materials for our products, and whenever possible, use responsibly sourced and recyclable packaging. We ship products in the ClimaCell® cooler, a 100% recyclable solution for cold chain shipping. Learn more.
Shipping and Packaging
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NEB uses Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC) certified, 30% post-consumer recycled paper, minimal packaging materials and recyclable packaging whenever possible. Whenever possible, we utilize local vendors for manufacturing of packaging, literature and other business needs.
Marketing Materials
The NEB Campus
Waste Management and Recycling
The NEB Facility
The Nature Network
Wastewater Treatment
Shipping and Packaging
Marketing Materials
Employee well-being
& activism
Scientific advancement & education
Humanitarian efforts
& philanthropy
Environmental stewardship
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
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At NEB, we strive to have a diverse culture that encourages open communication and inclusive behaviors which affords everyone an opportunity to have a voice in how we address these complex issues. Learn more about NEB’s commitment.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Child Care
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We feel that it is important for employees to enjoy parenthood with a healthy work-life balance. For almost 35 years, we have provided on-site childcare, enabling busy parents the convenience of having their children close by.
Child Care
We feel it is our duty to help enhance and improve local communities, and encourage employees to participate in community-based activities with paid time off for service days. In 2019, NEB employees completed 809 hours of community service during paid service days, for a variety of programs.
Community Service Days
Physical Fitness and Wellness
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The NEB campus includes a state-of-the-art gym and hosts a variety of exercise classes. We also offer fitness reimbursements, wellness work/life programs, and a wide range of activities and clubs that promote wellness.
Physical Fitness and Wellness
We feel it is our duty to help enhance and improve local communities, and encourage employees to participate in community-based activities with paid time off for service days. Each year NEB employees complete between 600-800 hours of community service for a range of programs.
Community Service Days
Philanthropy
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Environmental stewardship is one of the founding principles of NEB. By promoting and supporting like-minded organizations worldwide, we hope to ensure the protection and preservation of natural resources locally and globally.
Philanthropy
NEB partnered with an environmental engineering firm to design a wastewater treatement system that utilizes and accelerates processes found in streams and wetlands, and employs proven waste water treatment practices. This innovative method can treat up to 27,500 gallons of effluent per day, and clean effluent can be used for groundwater recharge. Learn more.
Wastewater Treatment