Reagent Test Assistant

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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:

Perform testing of various calibrators, controls, and additional reagents required to support company product and OEM analyzers, by means of verbal and/or written instruction under the supervision of the Group Leader/Manager

Responsibilities:

• Develop proficiency in the setup, qualification, operation, and troubleshooting of various analyzers and laboratory equipment.
• Accurately record test results and communicate reagent and control specification status to the Test Lab Group Leader/Supervisor.
• Develop proficiency in laboratory techniques, including titrations, pH measurements, flame photometry, microbial culture testing, and viscosity measurements.
• Maintain the Test Lab in a clean, orderly, and safe condition.
• Receive and appropriately manage reagent packs and supplies for the department.

Experience Requirements:

• Ability to read and write in English and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Entry-level knowledge of Quality System Regulations (QSR).
• Entry-level knowledge of OSHA safety standards.
• Entry-level knowledge of Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Perform work that may require extended periods of standing and sitting, as well as frequent pushing, pulling, lifting, bending, kneeling, reaching, twisting, turning, and climbing steps.
• Lift and carry materials weighing up to 25 pounds several times per hour.
• Perform repetitive tasks that may involve movements with arms, wrists, and hands when setting up, operating, and troubleshooting equipment or when using computers.
• Wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), which may include safety glasses, safety shoes, lab coat, bouffant, beard guard, gloves, hearing protection, face shield, and nuisance mask.
• Maintain the hand-eye coordination and visual acuity necessary to perform assigned laboratory tasks.
• Must be able to distinguish colors as required to perform job responsibilities.

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: Monday-Friday 11:00AM-7:30PM on-site

Targeted Salary Range: 23.00-25.00

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 candidates experience and may vary based on individual factors such as location, skills, and education.

About the company

At Nova Biomedical, were not just building instruments, were 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 Novas 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, were 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, were 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, youll be part of a team that values innovation, invests in your growth, and is committed to making a real-world impact on global health.

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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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