About McNeil Scientific

Where Independent Expertise Meets Biotech Results

McNeil Scientific has quietly delivered game-changing CRO services since 2007. We are a a fully independent protein CRO lab. Deeply rooted in the Boston biotech community, we’re your hands-on partner for all things recombinant proteins, antibodies, downstream process development, formulation work, and more.

Our major strength is our independence. Need real results with personalized attention? That’s where we shine. Without the layers of a big corporation, we’re flexible, agile, and able to tailor every project to surpass your goals and expectations. It’s less “vendor,” more trusted teammate. We work for YOU.

Gary McNeil - McNeil Scientific - Founder
Gary McNeil

Founder

Gary McNeil brings his comprehensive industry experience to McNeil Scientific. With over 35 years in biotech, he led efforts across discovery R&D, downstream process development, analytical services, and GMP manufacturing before eventually founding McNeil Scientific in 2007. 

Cathy McNeil has been a part of MSC since its inception.  As Lab Manager, she is the driving force that utilizes her previous career in the medical/dental field to bring exceptional attention and results to every task and project.

Together, they grew their initial hands-on consulting company into a full Contract Research Organization (CRO) laboratory with depth, practicality, and a collaborative spirit. Service is their calling, and challenges are their inspiration

Cathy McNeil - McNeil Scientific - Laboratory Operations Manager
Cathy McNeil

Lab Operations Manager

About the McNeil Scientific Facility

6000 Square Foot, 25 miles from Boston

Our 6000 sq ft facility is located just outside of Boston in Marlborough, MA. Our Same-Day Courier Service can pick up or deliver in the area within hours!

Less than 5 min from Routes 495, 9, 20, 290 and the Mass Turnpike

  • All labs are BSL2 and HEPA filtered. BSC for liquid form/fill.
  • AKTA 10, 100 and Pilot 400 chromatography. UFDF.
  • Major focus on proteins/mAb/VLP. Boutique projects, too!

Manufacturing/Quality mindset, but more agile and without the cost

  • Written SOP, Work Instruction/Forms, BR documentation, ELN.
  • Line Clearance and segregated in-process storage.
  • Cleanroom procedures (ISO 8).

Fast turnaround with in-house analytical

  • SEC, SDS-PAGE, Western Blot, Densitometry.
  • Spectrophotometry, HPLC, ELISA, Endotoxin testing.

Fully insured for your peace of mind

McNeil Scientific - Marlborough, MA