Laboratory Chemist I

About the role

This role supports Quality Assurance activities within the corporate Quality Management System (QMS) in the Quality Laboratory. The Laboratory Chemist I will ensure product quality by performing tests and calibrations at various stages of product manufacturing according to established procedures and ISO 17025 and ISO 17034 requirements.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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 issues that may affect test performance and notify relevant personnel.
• Maintain professional, clear communication with coworkers.
• Write reports and present findings in a clear and concise manner.
• Perform qualifications, experiments, verifications, validations, and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Knowledge of ISO 17025, ISO 17034, ISO 9001, and GLP, GMP, cGMP.
• 0-5+ years of laboratory experience.
• 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.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

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

Benefits

• 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 Norwood, MA, Billerica, MA, and Westbrook, ME offices
• Company subsidized cafeteria in Waltham, MA office

Pay

Targeted salary range: $65,000 to $75,000 a year.

Schedule

Onsite, Westbrook, ME.

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.