CNC Machinist​/Programmer

Career Opportunities with Nova Biomedical Corporation

Nova Biomedical is an Equal Opportunity Employer in compliance with Affirmative Action in hiring and promoting women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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.

Responsible for operation, set up, and programming of all manual and automated equipment in the shop. Must be proficient in Mastercam CAD system.

If you’re passionate about CNC machinery / programming 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!

• Ability to set up all shop equipment including the Manual Milling, Lathe and Trak Lathe machines
• Ability to program all manual and automated equipment and machines
• Set up and maintain operation of CNC Millers and Lathes, including tool offsets and editing of CNC programs
• Responsible for part quality, dimensional inspections and meeting time standards
• Maintaining equipment upkeep and a clean Model Shop overall

• Read and write English and follow written/verbal instructions
• Perform Machine Shop math
• Working knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Be able to work independently
• Proficient with all shop measuring tools
• Five plus years of Machine Shop experience and the skill level of Machinist A with programming knowledge
• High School or Technical School graduate

• Ability to lift up to 50 lb.
• Ability to work while standing, sitting, or bent for prolonged periods
• Ability to work in a loud Machine Shop environment with CNC mill and lathe machines
• Ability to wear PPE eyewear
• The full list of physical requirements for this role is available upon request.

• Competitive 401k company match
• Bonus Program, Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Hybrid and flexible work arrangements (job specific)
• Professional development, engagement and events
• Company marketplace for lunch and snacks! (location specific)
• Company subsidized cafeteria (Waltham)

On-site in Waltham

Monday to Friday, 7am – 3:30pm

$39 -$43

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.

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.