Laboratory Chemist II/Field Calibration Specialist

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.

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

This role supports Quality Assurance activities within the corporate Quality Management System (QMS) in the Quality Laboratory. The Laboratory Chemist II will ensure product quality by performing tests and calibrations at various stages of product manufacturing according to established procedures and ISO17025 and ISO17034 requirements. The Field Calibration Specialist will work closely with customer laboratories using both automated and manual liquid handling instrumentation to deliver the Accredited Calibration Service (ACS).

If you’re passionate about chemistry 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

• Perform testing, calibration, and inspection of instrumentation and test kits at defined manufacturing stages in accordance with approved procedures and ISO 17025/ISO 17034 requirements. Maintain rigorous attention to detail, meet output schedules, and use the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.
• Manufacture liquid test consumables and certified reference materials in accordance with GLP/GMP requirements to support production needs.
• Provide customized liquid handler performance verification services using the Artel MVS technology. Support customers with troubleshooting and optimizing their liquid handling instrumentation and assays.
• Operate and maintain highly sensitive laboratory equipment safely to ensure accurate results, including pH meters, analytical and microanalytical balances, density meters, pipettes, spectrophotometers, plate readers, automated liquid handlers, and other assigned instruments.
• Collaborate effectively both independently and as part of a team, partnering cross-functionally with departments such as Research & Development as needed.
• Identify and troubleshooting issues that may affect test performance, determine the appropriate resolution, and notify relevant personnel.
• Maintain professional, clear communication with customers and coworkers.
• Write reports and present findings in a clear and concise manner. Write and perform qualifications, experiments, verifications, validations, and other duties as assigned.

What we are looking for in you

• Extensive knowledge of ISO 17025, ISO 17034, ISO 9001, and GLP, GMP, cGMP.
• 3-5 years of laboratory experience.
• Valid Class C driver’s license.
• Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Solid mechanical aptitude.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Strong attention to detail, organization skills, and ability to follow documented processes.
• Prior professional travel experience is a plus.

Physical Requirements for this role include:

• Ability to safely lift up to 75lbs.
• Ability to safely lift up to 10lbs above head.
• Ability to safely push/pull up to 200L carboys on wheels.
• Mix of office, lab, manufacturing and warehouse floor settings.
• Requires standing, walking and sitting for long periods of time.
• Ability to properly wear PPE, including N95 mask, lab coat, gloves and safety glasses, and other PPE as required.
• Requires repetitive motions that include neck, shoulder, wrist, hands, and fingers.
• 20% travel by airplane, public transportation or rented vehicle.

Why work for Nova Biomedical

• Flexible Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage
• Competitive 401k company match
• Bonus Program, Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Generous Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development, engagement and events
• Company marketplace for lunch and snacks in our Norwood, MA and Billerica, MA offices
• Company subsidized cafeteria in our Waltham, MA office

Work Location: on-site in our Westbrook facility 5 days/week (M-F)

Targeted Salary Range: $30 - $34/hour

Working Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

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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