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QA Analyst roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field. Employers file a Labor Condition Application with DOL before petitioning USCIS, and most QA hires target the April cap-subject filing window. Software testing, automation frameworks, and SDLC expertise are the credentials that move applications forward.
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INTRODUCTION
Build your future at Curia, where our work has the power to save lives.
The Quality Assurance Specialist III is responsible for maintaining Quality Systems and work cross functionally with Manufacturing, Project Management, etc. The QA Specialist’s role will include identifying compliance risks in the operation prior to and during execution, avoiding deviation whenever possible as well as managing immediate corrective action such that a) adherence to cGMPs and internal procedures/policies is maintained, b) appropriate immediate corrective action is implemented and effectively documented to provide traceability and substantiation of any claims to be made in the investigation. This position primarily works in the cGMP production areas to manage adherence to the quality system and to initiate and assist in the initiation and resolution of deviations.
Curia is a global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) with over 30 years of experience partnering with pharmaceutical and biotech companies to provide life-saving treatments to patients. At Curia, we are on a mission to advance our customers’ therapies from curiosity to cure and ultimately to improve patients’ lives.
We proudly offer
- Generous benefit options (eligible first day of employment)
- Paid training, vacation and holidays (vacation accrual begins on first day of employment)
- Career advancement opportunities
- Education reimbursement
- 401K program with matching contributions
- Learning platform
- And more!
Responsibilities
- Work cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Process Engineering, Technical Operations, Inspection, and Project Management to support Right First-Time execution of operations at the site
- Review Executed batch records, quality control testing data, and environmental monitoring data for compliance with internal SOPs and specifications, assess lot associated deviations, CAPA, and change controls for cumulative impact, and conduct Batch disposition for clinical, developmental, and commercial products
- Review and approve procedural changes
- Attend client meetings and manage responses to clients regarding manufacturing and/or documentation issues
- Review and approve protocols and executed validation documentation
- Work in coordination with the QA Management to ensure client timelines are on schedule and attainable
- Author or revise SOPs
- Conduct, review, and approve deviation and OOS investigations in accordance with GMP and site quality requirements
- Assist in developing and delivering training
- Develop and/or present metrics for Management Review
- Assist in the compilation of documentation, systems, and controls to ensure inspection-ready quality systems (ISO, FDA, QP, EMEA) for regulatory and client audits
- Participate in regulatory and client audits
- Represent CURIA Quality Assurance when managing issues that require immediate corrective action. Ensure such action taken is appropriate and appropriately documented
- Other duties may be assigned
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 5 years’ GMP and QA experience in an FDA-regulated pharmaceutical environment
Knowledge, skills and abilities
- Excellent written and verbal presentation and communication skills
- Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to resolve conflict
- Ability to effectively present information to management and/or peers
- Comfortable working independently in combination with individuals in other departments across the organization
Other Qualifications
- Must pass a background check
- Must pass a drug screen
- May be required to pass Occupational Health Screening
COMPENSATION
- Pay Range: $91,000-$114,200/year
Education, experience, location and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.
We do not accept unsolicited assistance from any headhunters or recruitment firms for any of our job openings. All resumes or profiles submitted by search firms to any employee at Curia, in any form without a valid, signed search agreement by an authorized signatory in place for the specific position, approved by Talent Acquisition, will be deemed the sole property of Curia. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Curia because of the unsolicited referral.
All interested applicants must apply online. Please be aware of scammers. Curia will only send offer letters and requests for sensitive personal information from a curiaglobal.com email address.
Curia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Curia is an E-Verify employer.
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Quality Assurance (QA) Specialist III in Camarillo, CA
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Map your degree to specialty occupation
USCIS requires QA Analyst roles to demonstrate that a specific bachelor's degree is a normal requirement for entry. Pull your job description against O*NET's profile for Quality Assurance Analysts to confirm the degree-field alignment before applying.
Target E-Verify enrolled employers early
Only E-Verify enrolled employers can sponsor H-1B cap-subject petitions. Filter your search for companies with active E-Verify participation so you're not pursuing offers from employers who can't file.
Verify prevailing wage before negotiating salary
Your employer's LCA must certify wages at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your role and location. Run your job title and zip code through OFLC Wage Search before finalizing any offer, so you're not negotiating below the floor.
Use Migrate Mate to find H-1B filing employers
Search QA Analyst roles on Migrate Mate to see verified LCA filing history by employer and location. You can identify which companies have active H-1B sponsorship patterns for testing and quality roles before you apply.
Negotiate petition filing before your OPT expires
If you're on OPT, your employer must file the H-1B petition by April 1 for an October 1 start. Confirm your offer letter, LCA certification, and I-129 preparation timeline with HR at least 90 days before your OPT end date.
Document automation skills in specialty occupation terms
RFEs on QA Analyst petitions often challenge whether the role truly requires a degree. Gather job postings, internal role descriptions, and org charts that show your position sits within a structured engineering or software development hierarchy.
H-1B Visa QA Analyst: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a QA Analyst role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, if the position requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field like computer science, information systems, or software engineering as a normal minimum requirement. Generic QA roles that accept any degree or substitute experience freely are harder to qualify. The stronger your job description ties the role to a specific technical discipline, the cleaner the specialty occupation argument is for USCIS.
How do I find QA Analyst employers who actively sponsor H-1B visas?
Migrate Mate shows verified LCA filing history by employer and job category, so you can see which companies have sponsored H-1B workers in QA and software testing roles. Focusing on employers with a track record of filing for this specific occupation reduces the risk of pursuing offers from companies unfamiliar with the sponsorship process.
Can I switch QA Analyst employers on H-1B without losing my status?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can start working for a new employer as soon as they file a new I-129 petition on your behalf, as long as your previous H-1B was approved, you've been maintaining valid status, and the new role is in the same or a related specialty occupation. You don't need to wait for the new petition to be approved before starting.
What wage level should a QA Analyst H-1B petition be filed at?
DOL assigns wage levels one through four based on experience, supervision, and complexity. Most entry-level QA Analyst roles are filed at Level I or II. Mid-level positions with independent judgment and cross-functional ownership typically fall at Level II or III. Your employer determines the level, but you can cross-check it against OFLC Wage Search data for your occupation code and work location.
What happens to my H-1B status if my QA Analyst role shifts to full remote work in a different state?
A material change in worksite location requires your employer to file an amended H-1B petition with USCIS and obtain a new LCA certified for the new work location before you begin working there. Short-term travel under 60 workdays in a year may fall under DOL short-term placement rules, but a permanent remote move to a new state triggers the full amendment process.