Scientist I

Career Opportunities with Nova Biomedical Corporation

Nova Biomedical is an Equal Opportunity Employer in compliance with Assertive 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.

The Scientist II applies scientific principles to solve complex technical problems and support product development, validation activities, and technical service initiatives. This role is responsible for planning, executing, and analyzing laboratory experiments related to the development of assays and reagents for biotechnology analyzers.

• Plan, execute, analyze, and document laboratory experiments related to the development, optimization, and validation of new immunoassays and other assays.
• Implement assays on biotechnology analyzers and conduct verification and validation studies of assay and instrumentation performance.
• Troubleshoot experimental methods and instrumentation.
• Maintain accurate records of experiments and procedures.
• Recommend technical approaches that support project goals.
• Participate in project teams and contribute to milestone delivery.
• Support knowledge transfer and technical skill development within the team.
• Support partner teams including Production, Manufacturing, Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Technical Support, and Marketing.
• Contribute to technical reports and presentations.

• Typically requires 5+ years of relevant laboratory experience.
• Computer skills including Word, Excel, and laboratory statistical programs.
• Ability to work independently in a fast‑paced product development environment.
• Strong communication, analytical, problem‑solving, collaboration, and teamwork skills.
• Strong attention to quality and detail.
• M.S. in Chemistry, Biology, or biomedical engineering with 1–5 years of industry experience, or
• B.S. in Chemistry, Biology, or biomedical engineering with 5–10 years of industry experience.

• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Ability to work safely with chemicals and biological agents, including cell lines.
• Ability to use precise motor skills for repetitive laboratory tasks.

• Competitive 401k company match
• Bonus Program, Generous PTO and paid holidays
• 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: Waltham, MA

Targeted Salary Range: $65,000 - $75,000/yr

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.

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…