Control Filling Operator I

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:

Performs filling, sealing, labeling, and packaging operations for various ampule and vial control products in accordance with written procedures and verbal instructions. Accurately records production activities and maintains required documentation in compliance with quality and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities:

o Set up filling equipment according to established procedures and equipment specifications.
o Operate and monitor filling equipment, including loading and unloading products.
o Ensure products are properly filled, sealed, labeled, packaged, and quarantined as required.
o Complete all production documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
o Maintain the filling area and equipment through routine cleaning, batch changeovers, preventive maintenance, and calibration work orders.
o Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Quality System Regulations (QSR), and company safety requirements.

Experience Requirements:

o Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English, and follow written and verbal instructions.
o Basic mathematical and counting skills.
o Basic mechanical aptitude and the ability to learn and operate manufacturing equipment safely.
o Working knowledge of Quality System Regulations (QSR), OSHA safety requirements, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
o Experience in automated vial, bottle, or ampule filling operations is preferred.
o 0 to 2 years of experience operating filling or packaging equipment in a manufacturing, pharmaceutical, or medical device environment preferred.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

o Ability to lift up to 30 pounds and work in both seated and standing positions for extended periods.
o Ability to operate and work with manufacturing equipment, hand tools, and gauges, including vial fill/plug/cap systems, crimp cappers, ampule fillers, labelers, syringe fillers, shrink banders, sterilizers, and automated tray systems.
o Demonstrates adaptability, a positive attitude, and the ability to operate manual pallet jacks.
o Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

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: Waltham, Mass, on-site: 2nd Shift

Targeted Salary Range: $24.50-$26.00

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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