Entry Level Machine Operator Jobs in Needham, MA

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 Prep Operator I to support strip manufacturing operations in Billerica, MA. This role is responsible for learning and operating process equipment used to produce medical biosensors, requiring strong attention to detail, dependability, teamwork, and a positive attitude.

The Prep Operator I will work in a clean room environment and will be cross-trained by a Qualified Trainer to operate various production stations, including cut and die punch gold/palladium, laser, OGP, ICT, lamination stations, and steel rolling.

This position starts off as a 40 hour a temporary position. Conversion is based on meeting the minimum requirements of product production, overall performance and attendance. If you meet those requirements, you will be considered for a fulltime permanent position that is benefits eligible. If you meet all the performance requirements, you will be converted within 90 days.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain superior quality while producing high volumes of test strips.
• Complete various equipment logs, travelers, identifiers, and appendices in accordance with GMP requirements.
• Work in a clean room environment while wearing required PPE, including a lab coat, bouffant, gloves, and safety glasses.
• Follow verbal and written instructions from the Supervisor, Group Leader, or Team Leader.
• Cut and punch sheets and inspect sheets according to specifications.
• Etch sheets using a laser machine.
• Perform continuity testing on etched sheets according to specifications.
• Laminate layers using tweezers as needed and inspect according to specifications.
• Steel roll laminated sheets according to specifications.
• Accurately document all processes in accordance with ISO and GMP requirements.

Experience Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend English required.
• Good penmanship required for completing logs, travelers, identifiers, appendices, and other documents in accordance with ISO and GMP requirements.
• Ability to pay close attention to detail and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to work dependably and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Willingness and ability to be cross-trained on multiple production stations and process equipment.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Able to stand, walk, and move for extended periods.
• Capacity to lift and carry up to [25–50] pounds as required.
• Comfort with performing repetitive physical tasks.
• Able to bend, reach, stoop, or climb as needed.
• Willingness to work in varying environmental conditions (e.g., noise, temperature, equipment).
• Proficiency in operating 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: 39 Manning Rd. Billerica, MA 01821

Targeted Salary Range: $20/hr

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.

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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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