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.

Why Be an Intern or Co-op at Nova?

Joining Nova Biomedical as a co-op or intern means stepping into a mission-driven organization where your work has real impact. You’ll contribute to meaningful projects alongside engineers, scientists, manufacturing and business teams who value fresh perspectives and new ideas. We’re committed to helping students grow through hands-on experience, mentorship, and the chance to explore how your academic skills translate into the real world.

At Nova, you won’t just observe, you’ll learn, build, problem-solve, and play an active role in advancing technologies that support global health. It’s an opportunity to develop your career while contributing to innovations that truly matter.

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.

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

The Consumable Engineering Co-op will assist the engineering staff in providing technical floor support to the reagent, sensor, and tubing manufacturing operations to ensure on-time shipments of high-quality products at an acceptable cost.

If you’re passionate about egineering 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

• Assist engineers in creation and revision of all forms of manufacturing documentation (AP, TP, OI, OP, Drawings, and Artwork) which conform to Quality System Regulations (QSRs) and ISO standards.
• Assist in measurement of components for form, fit, and function of nonconforming product.
• Assist in development and execution of Installation Qualifications (IQ), Operational Qualifications (OQ), Performance Qualifications (PQ), Validations, Design of Experiment (DOE), Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Process Validation Master Plans, and Continuous Improvement Studies/Evaluations.
• Assist in setup of new equipment for existing or new processes/assemblies.
• Design tooling/fixtures for processes or modify existing production equipment as needed.
• Assist with process improvement efforts.
• Assist with providing direct support for manufacturing operations.

What we are looking for in you

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Time management skills
• Experience with SOLIDWORKS 3D Modeling and Drafting
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite

• Enrollment in a Mechanical Engineering program.

• High school diploma.

• Physical Requirements for this role include:
  • Ability to sit or stand for extended periods while working in office, lab, and manufacturing environments
  • Ability to perform repetitive tasks involving hands, wrists, and fingers
  • Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull materials or equipment up to approximately 25 pounds
  • Ability to bend, reach, and perform light physical activity as required to support manufacturing operations
  • Ability to wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in manufacturing and laboratory areas
  • Ability to safely work around production equipment and machinery
  • The full list of physical requirements for this role is available upon request.

Why work for Nova Biomedical

• Summer Intern programs including lunch and learns, networking, and professional and social development
• Enjoy our Company marketplaces for lunch and snacks in most of our offices and our company subsidized cafeteria in our Waltham, MA headquarters.
• Although co-ops are not eligible for Nova's full-time benefits program, they are eligible to earn sick time and are able to enroll in certain voluntary benefits

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

Targeted Salary Range: $23 - $27/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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