Formulation Operator I

Job Description

Job Description

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:

Nova Biomedical is seeking a Formulation Operator I to support manufacturing operations in Waltham, MA. This role performs batch formulation of reagents, calibrators, and controls by staging, weighing, mixing, and documenting materials in accordance with established procedures. The Formulation Operator I supports production needs while following GMP and quality system requirements and working collaboratively with team members and supervisors.

Responsibilities:

• Perform formulation of reagents, calibrators, and controls by staging, weighing, mixing, and transferring raw materials according to Assembly Procedures.
• Prepare and adjust batches for filling as required, including final batch adjustments and transfer of solutions to designated containers or equipment.
• Accurately complete batch records, logs, and other required documentation in accordance with GMP and quality system requirements.
• Operate, set up, and use manufacturing and laboratory equipment, including mixers, analytical balances, top-loading balances, pumps, and other tools, following documented procedures.
• Clean and sanitize formulation equipment, formulation bays, and associated work areas according to established procedures and schedules.
• Perform incoming inspection of raw materials and chemicals upon receipt following established procedures.
• Operate and maintain the wastewater neutralization system as required.
• Safely handle chemicals using appropriate personal protective equipment in compliance with OSHA and company safety procedures.
• Perform routine equipment calibration or basic maintenance and promptly report equipment issues, deviations, or safety concerns.
• Work collaboratively with team members and supervisors to support production schedules and continuous improvement initiatives.

Experience Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous experience in a laboratory, manufacturing, chemical handling, or regulated production environment is preferred but not required.
• Familiarity with basic laboratory or manufacturing tasks such as weighing, measuring, mixing, and transferring materials.
• Ability to read and write English and follow written procedures, work instructions, and verbal directions.
• Ability to accurately complete documentation, including logs, batch records, and checklists.
• Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and unit conversions.
• Exposure to Good Manufacturing Practices and Quality System Regulations preferred.
• Awareness of general laboratory and manufacturing safety practices, with willingness to follow OSHA and company safety procedures.
• Basic computer skills, including the ability to use email and learn electronic systems for documentation and training.
• Ability to safely operate manual and electric pallet jacks, or willingness to be trained.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong willingness to learn new processes, adapt to change, and maintain a positive, quality-focused attitude.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Ability to stand, walk, and move for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and carry up to [25–50] pounds as required.
• Ability to perform repetitive physical tasks.
• Ability to bend, reach, stoop, or climb as needed.
• Ability to work in varying environmental conditions (e.g., noise, temperature, equipment).
• Ability to operate tools, machinery, or technical equipment.
• Use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) required.

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: Onsite in our Waltham facility 5 days/week (M-F)

Working Hours: 6:45 AM - 3:15 PM

Targeted Salary Range: $27 - $31/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.

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

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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