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Quality Systems Specialist green card sponsorship follows the EB-2 or EB-3 employment-based path, requiring PERM labor certification before your employer files an I-140 petition with USCIS. Roles overseeing ISO compliance, corrective action systems, and regulatory documentation in manufacturing or medtech are strong candidates for permanent sponsorship.
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About AbbVie
AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.
Job Description
Purpose:
The Quality Systems Associate Specialist is responsible for providing quality assurance support for some or all of the following manufacturing processes: pharmaceutical products, medical devices, combination products and biologics. Specific areas of support may include the Document Center, Device QA, Labeling, Validation, Training and CAPA. This position will ensure that all product, process or system related quality activities from raw material inspection through shipment of final product are in compliance with Corporate and governmental regulations.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with proper integration and support of quality regulations: drug, biologics, device and/or combination products.
- Assist project teams in planning, preparation, review and approval of quality documentation.
- Complete and route change requests for process document creation, maintenance, and implementation.
- Create quality system documentation and specifications with guidance from technical teams following approved templates and guidelines.
- Assist with or co-lead audits of documentation, facilities and equipment.
- Assist in the design of effective quality systems, procedures and/or processes within cross functional teams to ensure compliance as well as efficiency throughout our quality system.
- Perform assessments to determine compliance to processes and regulations to identify potential gaps and mitigate and implement improvements within our quality system.
- Participate in training and education programs for various aspects of quality assurance.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Pharmacy, Biology, Microbiology, Engineering or other technical/ scientific area preferred.
- 3+ years’ experience in quality assurance, quality oversight or relevant experience.
- Technical knowledge in as many of the following areas as possible: Quality, Regulatory, Process Sciences, Manufacturing Operations.
- Knowledge and familiarity with product, process, equipment, and facilities of pharmaceutical, biological or device related products preferred.
- Knowledge of QA systems and GMP compliance requirements including regulations and standards affecting device, biologics, and pharmaceutical products preferred.
- Experience working in both team setting and independently. Works well with manager guidance to complete tactical objectives while able to manage own time effectively.
- Strong oral and written communication skills needed.
- Excellent interpersonal skills a plus.
- Runs small projects to deliver tactical results.
Additional Information
Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:
- The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
- We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
- This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html
US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more:
https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html
Company Description
About AbbVie
AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.
Job Description
Purpose:
The Quality Systems Associate Specialist is responsible for providing quality assurance support for some or all of the following manufacturing processes: pharmaceutical products, medical devices, combination products and biologics. Specific areas of support may include the Document Center, Device QA, Labeling, Validation, Training and CAPA. This position will ensure that all product, process or system related quality activities from raw material inspection through shipment of final product are in compliance with Corporate and governmental regulations.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with proper integration and support of quality regulations: drug, biologics, device and/or combination products.
- Assist project teams in planning, preparation, review and approval of quality documentation.
- Complete and route change requests for process document creation, maintenance, and implementation.
- Create quality system documentation and specifications with guidance from technical teams following approved templates and guidelines.
- Assist with or co-lead audits of documentation, facilities and equipment.
- Assist in the design of effective quality systems, procedures and/or processes within cross functional teams to ensure compliance as well as efficiency throughout our quality system.
- Perform assessments to determine compliance to processes and regulations to identify potential gaps and mitigate and implement improvements within our quality system.
- Participate in training and education programs for various aspects of quality assurance.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Pharmacy, Biology, Microbiology, Engineering or other technical/ scientific area preferred.
- 3+ years’ experience in quality assurance, quality oversight or relevant experience.
- Technical knowledge in as many of the following areas as possible: Quality, Regulatory, Process Sciences, Manufacturing Operations.
- Knowledge and familiarity with product, process, equipment, and facilities of pharmaceutical, biological or device related products preferred.
- Knowledge of QA systems and GMP compliance requirements including regulations and standards affecting device, biologics, and pharmaceutical products preferred.
- Experience working in both team setting and independently. Works well with manager guidance to complete tactical objectives while able to manage own time effectively.
- Strong oral and written communication skills needed.
- Excellent interpersonal skills a plus.
- Runs small projects to deliver tactical results.
Additional Information
Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:
- The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
- We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
- This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html
US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more:
https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Quality Systems Specialist
Align your credentials to EB-2 or EB-3
EB-2 requires an advanced degree or a bachelor's plus five years of progressive quality systems experience. EB-3 covers a bachelor's degree alone. Gather transcripts, performance reviews, and documentation of scope changes to show which category fits your background before you start applying.
Map your SOC code before targeting employers
Quality Systems Specialists typically file under SOC 11-3051 or 17-2112 depending on how the role is scoped. Pull your O*NET occupation profile and confirm which code matches your duties, since the PERM prevailing wage determination and job description both depend on that classification.
Search employers through Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate lists U.S. employers with verified employment-based green card sponsorship history, searchable by role and location. Focus on manufacturers, medical device companies, and pharmaceutical firms, where quality systems headcount and regulatory pressure make permanent sponsorship structurally common.
Verify prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location before PERM is filed. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level I through Level IV rates for your county, then negotiate an offer that clears the threshold your employer intends to certify.
Anticipate the PERM recruitment audit window
DOL requires employers to run a 30-to-60-day recruitment test showing no qualified U.S. workers are available before certifying your PERM. Gaps in that advertising record are the leading audit trigger. Ask your employer's counsel which recruitment steps they plan to use and whether they have prior PERM experience in quality roles.
Preserve your priority date if you change employers
Once your original I-140 is approved, that priority date can carry over to a new employer's I-140. AC21 job portability lets you move to a same-or-similar occupation if your I-485 has been pending at least 180 days. Keeping documentation of your continuing quality systems duties protects both rights.
Green Card Quality Systems Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Which green card category covers Quality Systems Specialist roles?
Most Quality Systems Specialist positions qualify under EB-2 if the role requires an advanced degree or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive experience in quality management. EB-3 applies when the employer requires only a bachelor's degree. The PERM labor certification must reflect whichever minimum requirement the employer genuinely applies when hiring.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant status tied to a specific employer and subject to an annual lottery. Green card sponsorship through EB-2 or EB-3 leads to lawful permanent residence with no employer tie after adjustment. The process requires PERM labor certification filed with the Department of Labor, then an I-140 petition with USCIS, and finally adjustment of status or consular processing. There is no lottery, but per-country annual limits mean nationals of high-demand countries can face significant priority-date backlogs.
How do I find employers willing to sponsor a green card for quality systems roles?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified employment-based green card sponsorship history, searchable by occupation and location. Manufacturing, medical device, pharmaceutical, and aerospace companies frequently sponsor Quality Systems Specialists because regulatory compliance creates long-term headcount needs that permanent sponsorship supports better than temporary status.
What does the PERM process involve for a Quality Systems Specialist position?
Your employer starts with a prevailing wage determination from the Department of Labor based on your SOC code and worksite location. They then run a 30-to-60-day recruitment test to demonstrate no minimally qualified U.S. workers applied. After that, they file the PERM application with DOL. Only after certification does the employer file your I-140 with USCIS.
Can I change employers while my green card is pending?
Two separate protections apply. Once your original I-140 is approved, that priority date can be carried over to a new employer's I-140. Separately, AC21 portability lets you move to a same-or-similar occupation if your I-485 has been pending at least 180 days without forfeiting your place in the queue. Document that your new role falls under the same quality systems occupational category to invoke portability cleanly.