Assembler/Tester 1.75/1.86 Meter Line

Nova Biomedical

Billerica, MA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$21–$24 Per Hour
SKILLS
Adhesives, Biology, Biomedicine, Biotech and Pharmaceutical, Cafeteria, Communication Skills, Component Assembly, Continuous Improvement, Drug Development, Electromechanics, Employee Benefits, English Language, FDA (Food and Drug Administration), Genetics, Global Branding, Hand Tools, High School Diploma, ISO (International Organization for Standardization), Instrumentation, International Health, Manual Dexterity, Manufacturing, Medical Equipment, Microsoft Windows Operating System, Order Processing, Osmolarity, Patient Care, Physical Demands, Plasma, Production Systems, Quality Control, Software Testing, Team Player
LOCATION
Billerica, MA
POSTED
Today

Nova Biomedical: One Global Brand. One Vision. Together under one name.

Advanced Instruments and Nova Biomedical are now united under one brand, Nova Biomedical, marking a major milestone in our journey to deliver greater value to our customers. By combining our strengths, we're accelerating innovation, supporting critical workflows, and delivering world-class service across the biopharmaceutical and clinical markets.

Job Summary:

In this hands-on manufacturing role, you’ll assemble and test low-complexity electro-mechanical medical devices, work with a variety of tools and equipment, and contribute to a collaborative, quality-focused production environment. This is a great opportunity to join a stable, values-driven company known for long-tenured employees and strong benefits.

Responsibilities:

  • Gen 1.75/1.86 meter manufacturing: assemble and test low complexity electro-mechanical devices.
  • Assembly: securing components with screws, making cable connections (FFC and standard), using adhesives in tight space.
  • Equipment: small hand tools, overhead torque drivers, UV curing equipment, adhesive dispensers, press fixtures, plasma etch equipment, computers.
  • Testing: working with Windows applications to test devices, interpreting work orders to set up the Line for testing, filling out paperwork.
  • Reading and following procedures for assembly and test.
  • Working within group and with management to generate and enact continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Read, follow, and explain the procedures being used.
  • Use a variety of hand tools and modest equipment.
  • A good understanding of quality control and the ability to recognize defects.
  • Communicate effectively with supervision and engineering.
  • Understand and complete paperwork correctly.
  • Participate in Continuous Improvement activities.

Experience Requirements:

  • High School diploma or equivalent.
  • More than 1 year of relevant manufacturing or production experience.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

  • Ability to read and understand English
  • General mechanical aptitude.
  • Manual dexterity for moderately fine adhesive dispensing.
  • The ability to stand or sit while working for extended periods.

Why work for Nova Biomedical

  • Flexible Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage
  • Competitive 401k company match
  • Bonus Program, Generous PTO and paid holidays
  • Generous Tuition reimbursement
  • Hybrid and flexible work arrangements
  • Professional development, engagement and events
  • Company marketplace for lunch and snacks in our Norwood, MA, Billerica, MA and Westbrook, ME offices
  • Company subsidized cafeteria in our Waltham, MA office

Work Location: Onsite in our Billerica, Lexington Rd Facility

Targeted Salary Range: $21-24/hr

Working Hours: 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Nova Biomedical believes in transparency and integrity throughout all we do, including compensation. The provided salary range for this role represents the expected base salary or hourly rate for this opening. Actual compensation will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience and may vary based on individual factors such as location, skills, and education.

About the company

At Nova Biomedical, we’re not just building instruments, we’re powering breakthroughs that improve lives. Our smart, science-driven solutions are trusted in over 100 countries to speed drug development and enhance patient care.

Our integration brings together more than 70 years of scientific excellence with Nova’s cutting-edge innovation, forming a powerhouse of precision, purpose, and possibility. With FDA-registered, ISO-certified manufacturing, more than 125 FDA approvals, and industry-trusted diagnostics, we’re setting new standards in quality and reliability. Nova Biomedical is proud to be a global leader in osmolality testing and biotechnology and in vitro diagnostic (IVD) instrumentation, dedicated to advancing patient care and scientific discovery with a legacy that continues to shape the future of life sciences.

With headquarters in Norwood and Waltham, Massachusetts, and a global team of nearly 2,000 employees, we’re building a collaborative, empowered culture grounded in shared values: Customer Centricity, Ingenuity, Ownership & Accountability, Collaboration, and Integrity.

Working at Nova Biomedical means joining a mission-driven organization where your contributions matter. Whether you're in engineering, science, manufacturing, or support, you’ll be part of a team that values innovation, invests in your growth, and is committed to making a real-world impact on global health.

Explore what’s next with us at novabiomedical.com or aicompanies.com

EEO Statement:

Nova Biomedical takes pride in being an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse and inclusive workforce. As a part of our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce, Nova Biomedical will continue to take steps to assure that recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation, and all other personnel decisions are made and administered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information or any other protected class.

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About the Company

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Nova Biomedical

Nova Biomedical develops, manufactures, and sells advanced technology blood testing analyzers. We employ over 1,000 people, with sales and service subsidiaries in eight countries and distributors in more than 90 additional countries. Nova has manufacturing facilities in Waltham and Billerica, Massachusetts, Belo Horizonte, Brazil and in Taipei, Taiwan. Nova is one of the 25 largest in vitro diagnostic companies in the world and the largest privately owned in vitro diagnostic company in the United States.
COMPANY SIZE
1,500 to 1,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Medical Devices and Supplies
FOUNDED
1976
WEBSITE
http://www.novabio.us/