Scientist II

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.

The Scientist II is responsible for planning, executing, and analyzing laboratory experiments related to liquid automation, analytical chemistry, and associated technologies. This role contributes to research and development projects through independent technical work, data interpretation, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. Scientist II personnel apply scientific principles to solve complex technical problems and support product development, validation activities, and technical service initiatives.

• Plan, execute, document, and analyze laboratory experiments.
• Conduct validations and verifications of liquid handling instrumentation and associated technologies.
• Apply scientific judgment to interpret experimental data and recommend technical decisions.
• Maintain detailed laboratory documentation and data records.

• Demonstrate proficiency with laboratory instrumentation, automated liquid handling systems, and liquid verification technologies.
• Apply scientific principles in chemistry, analytical methods, and automation technologies.
• Troubleshoot experimental methods and instrumentation.

• Contribute to multidisciplinary R&D projects supporting product development and customer applications.
• Recommend technical approaches that support project goals.
• Participate in project teams and contribute to milestone delivery.

• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior scientists, interns, and new employees.
• 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 application notes, presentations, and technical documentation.

• Analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Scientific communication (written and oral).
• Collaboration and teamwork.
• Attention to quality and detail.

• Ability to stand or sit for extended periods.
• Manual dexterity required for handling laboratory equipment and instrumentation.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks.
• Ability to work in a laboratory environment with exposure to chemicals or biological materials.
• Ability to use required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Occasional bending, reaching, or movement within lab environment.

• 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 Norwood, MA, Billerica, MA, and West Brook, ME offices.
• Company‑subsidized cafeteria in Waltham, MA office.

$75,000 - $95,000 per year.

Nova Biomedical takes pride in being an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse and inclusive workforce. 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.