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Formulation Operator I - First Shift

Nova Biomedical
Waltham, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 11/18/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/17/2025
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.

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

About The Role

Perform batch formulation of various calibrators, controls, and additional reagents required to support company produced and OEM analyzers, by means of verbal and/or written instruction.

If you’re passionate about formulation operation and want to be part of a team that is shaping the future of life sciences, we’d love to hear from you, apply today!

What You’ll Do

  • Formulation of various solutions including staging, weighing, and mixing of chemicals per assembly procedure (AP) and final batch adjustment and transfer of solutions.
  • Documentation -Accurate and complete record of batch formulation and formulation logs
  • Cleaning of formulation equipment, formulation bays and associated area.
  • Perform incoming inspection of raw chemicals upon receipt
  • Maintenance of formulation equipment and cleaning as needed
  • Operation of the neutralization system.

What We Are Looking For In You

  • Read and write English and follow written/verbal instructions
  • Perform basic math
  • Basic mechanical aptitude
  • Entry-level knowledge of Quality System Regulations (QSR)
  • Entry-level knowledge of OSHA safety standards
  • Entry-level knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)
  • Willing to learn, ability to adapt to change, and a positive attitude.
  • Ability to operate electric and manual pallet jacks.
  • Must be able to work as part of a team or individually
  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Related experience in a Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) environment is desired. 0-2 years' experience as a Compounder/Formulator or comparable environment

Physical Requirements For This Role Include

  • Must be able to wear cartridge type respirator
  • Ability to work with a variety of weighing equipment such as analytical balances, top loaders and liquid transfer equipment
  • The full list of physical requirements for this role is available upon request.

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 (Job specific)
  • Professional development, engagement and events
  • Company marketplace for lunch and snacks! (Location specific)
  • OR Company subsidized cafeteria (Waltham)

Work Location: On-site in Waltham

Schedule/Hours: Monday to Friday, 6:45Am – 3:15PM

Targeted Salary Range: $27-$30 per hour

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.

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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