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12 hr shift/nights
Environmental Conditions
Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed, Standing for full shift
Job Description
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue exceeding $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, improving patient diagnostics and therapies or growing efficiency in their laboratories, we are here to support them. Our global organization of more than 100,000 colleagues delivers an outstanding combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services and Patheon.
GROUP/DIVISION SUMMARY
The Drug Product Division - North America (DPD-NA) is one of the five divisions that make up the Pharma Services Group. We are made up of approximately 4400 colleagues across six sites who specialize in taking sterile injectable and oral solid dose drug products from development to commercialization.
Position Summary
In this position, you’ll drive quality execution across the sterile operations including manufacturing, filling, packaging and inspection, and associated non batch specific activities in for both commercial and product development services products. Additionally, this position will provide quality guidance and expertise for implementation of practical process improvements and continuous improvement initiatives. Typical hours are 6p - 6a, on a 2-2-3 rotation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform daily quality assessments of facility, personnel, and documentation both classified and non-classified areas to uncover errors or deficiencies, assure quality, and compliance per site procedures and cGMPs.
- Daily interaction with employees to assist with troubleshooting, documentation corrections/notes, and guidance with aseptic technique
- Champions quality culture by aiding personnel in understanding application of policies and controls
- Participates in RAPID event response and provides quality guidance for deviation events
- Advances deviation events to the appropriate area and quality management
- Performs quality review and approval of procedures, training documents, and forms of moderate to high complexity
- Performs quality review and approval of deviation and change control of moderate to high complexity
- Participates as the quality assurance representative in Root Cause Analysis to support deviation investigations of moderate to high complexity
- Performs quality batch record review
- Aids in identification of continuous improvement opportunities; Participates in practical process improvement initiatives
Qualifications
- A minimum of 4 years of experience with previous experience in Quality Assurance or Quality control or Operations/Manufacturing
- Previous experience in pharmaceutical industry; preferably aseptic or steriles processes strongly preferred, experience in other regulated environments may be considered (i.e. ISO 9001)
- Ability to capture data, analyze & troubleshooting process issues, equipment problems along with production leadership
- Ability to troubleshoot process and equipment issues
- Hard-working, demonstrated ownership & responsibility.
- Ability to lead, support & empower a team/peers
- Technical Writing experience
- Professional certifications (ex: CQA) and training (Six Sigma) are a plus
- Primary responsibilities require consistent production floor presence which necessitate physical fitness for prolonged standing, walking, and repetitive bending, and aseptic and non-aseptic gowning.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree, preferably in technology, engineering or microbiology related field required. Equivalent combinations of education, training, and relevant work experience may be considered.
Physical Requirements:
Position requires ordinary ambulatory skills and physical coordination sufficient to move about office locations. Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch periodically for prolonged periods of time. Manipulation (lift, carry, move) of light to medium weights of 10–35-pound pounds. Arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp and type for prolonged periods of time. Visual acuity to use a keyboard, computer monitor, operate equipment, and read materials for prolonged periods of time. Ability to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear for prolonged periods of time. Safety glasses, safety shoes, lab coat, nitrile or similar gloves, safety apron, organic respirator occasionally.
BENEFITS
We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation. Apply today!
Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
Accessibility/disability access
Job Seekers with a Disability: Thermo Fisher Scientific offers accessibility service for job seekers requiring accommodations in the job application process. For example, this may include individuals requiring assistance because of hearing, vision, mobility, or cognitive impairments. If you are a job seeker with a disability, or assisting a person with a disability, and require accessibility assistance or an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please submit a request by telephone at 1-855-471-2255*. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.
Work Schedule
12 hr shift/nights
Environmental Conditions
Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed, Standing for full shift
Job Description
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue exceeding $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, improving patient diagnostics and therapies or growing efficiency in their laboratories, we are here to support them. Our global organization of more than 100,000 colleagues delivers an outstanding combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services and Patheon.
GROUP/DIVISION SUMMARY
The Drug Product Division - North America (DPD-NA) is one of the five divisions that make up the Pharma Services Group. We are made up of approximately 4400 colleagues across six sites who specialize in taking sterile injectable and oral solid dose drug products from development to commercialization.
Position Summary
In this position, you’ll drive quality execution across the sterile operations including manufacturing, filling, packaging and inspection, and associated non batch specific activities in for both commercial and product development services products. Additionally, this position will provide quality guidance and expertise for implementation of practical process improvements and continuous improvement initiatives. Typical hours are 6p - 6a, on a 2-2-3 rotation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform daily quality assessments of facility, personnel, and documentation both classified and non-classified areas to uncover errors or deficiencies, assure quality, and compliance per site procedures and cGMPs.
- Daily interaction with employees to assist with troubleshooting, documentation corrections/notes, and guidance with aseptic technique
- Champions quality culture by aiding personnel in understanding application of policies and controls
- Participates in RAPID event response and provides quality guidance for deviation events
- Advances deviation events to the appropriate area and quality management
- Performs quality review and approval of procedures, training documents, and forms of moderate to high complexity
- Performs quality review and approval of deviation and change control of moderate to high complexity
- Participates as the quality assurance representative in Root Cause Analysis to support deviation investigations of moderate to high complexity
- Performs quality batch record review
- Aids in identification of continuous improvement opportunities; Participates in practical process improvement initiatives
Qualifications
- A minimum of 4 years of experience with previous experience in Quality Assurance or Quality control or Operations/Manufacturing
- Previous experience in pharmaceutical industry; preferably aseptic or steriles processes strongly preferred, experience in other regulated environments may be considered (i.e. ISO 9001)
- Ability to capture data, analyze & troubleshooting process issues, equipment problems along with production leadership
- Ability to troubleshoot process and equipment issues
- Hard-working, demonstrated ownership & responsibility.
- Ability to lead, support & empower a team/peers
- Technical Writing experience
- Professional certifications (ex: CQA) and training (Six Sigma) are a plus
- Primary responsibilities require consistent production floor presence which necessitate physical fitness for prolonged standing, walking, and repetitive bending, and aseptic and non-aseptic gowning.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree, preferably in technology, engineering or microbiology related field required. Equivalent combinations of education, training, and relevant work experience may be considered.
Physical Requirements:
Position requires ordinary ambulatory skills and physical coordination sufficient to move about office locations. Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch periodically for prolonged periods of time. Manipulation (lift, carry, move) of light to medium weights of 10–35-pound pounds. Arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp and type for prolonged periods of time. Visual acuity to use a keyboard, computer monitor, operate equipment, and read materials for prolonged periods of time. Ability to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear for prolonged periods of time. Safety glasses, safety shoes, lab coat, nitrile or similar gloves, safety apron, organic respirator occasionally.
BENEFITS
We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation. Apply today!
Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
Accessibility/disability access
Job Seekers with a Disability: Thermo Fisher Scientific offers accessibility service for job seekers requiring accommodations in the job application process. For example, this may include individuals requiring assistance because of hearing, vision, mobility, or cognitive impairments. If you are a job seeker with a disability, or assisting a person with a disability, and require accessibility assistance or an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please submit a request by telephone at 1-855-471-2255*. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a QA Specialist
Align your degree to the role
USCIS requires your degree field to directly relate to QA work. A computer science or engineering degree is a clean fit. If your degree is in a different field, document how your coursework maps to software testing, quality systems, or validation methodologies.
Search LCA filings for QA sponsors
Use OFLC Wage Search to filter Labor Condition Application filings by SOC code 15-1253 or job title. Companies with consistent QA LCA filings have an established sponsorship process and are less likely to withdraw an offer mid-petition.
Find verified sponsors on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to browse QA Specialist roles filtered by employers with active H-1B filing history. It surfaces DOL LCA data so you can see which companies have sponsored QA positions before, not just which ones say they're open to sponsorship.
Confirm specialty occupation before accepting
Before signing an offer, ask the employer how they documented the QA role as a specialty occupation in prior petitions. Roles framed as general testers without a required degree field draw higher RFE rates than those tied to specific engineering or systems domains.
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Find QA Specialist JobsQA Specialist H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a QA Specialist role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, if the employer defines the position as requiring at least a bachelor's degree in a specific technical field such as computer science, software engineering, or information systems. Generically titled roles where any degree is accepted can face RFEs. The stronger the connection between the degree requirement and the job duties, the cleaner the specialty occupation argument.
How do I find employers who have sponsored H-1B visas for QA Specialist roles before?
Migrate Mate shows verified H-1B filing history by employer and role, so you can identify companies that have sponsored QA positions rather than relying on employer self-reporting. DOL LCA disclosure data is publicly available and updated regularly, which is what powers these results. Focus on companies with multiple QA filings across different years.
What SOC code does USCIS and DOL use for QA Specialist positions?
Most QA Specialist roles file under SOC code 15-1253, Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers, though some employers use 15-1252 or broader software developer codes depending on how the role is structured. The SOC code determines the prevailing wage tier your employer must certify on the LCA. You can look up the occupation details and wage levels using O*NET and OFLC Wage Search.
Can I switch employers after my H-1B is approved for a QA Specialist role?
Yes, H-1B portability under AC21 allows you to change employers after your petition has been pending for 180 days or more, as long as the new role is in the same or a similar occupational classification. Your new employer files an H-1B transfer petition, and you can start working for them as soon as USCIS receives it. USCIS guidance covers the specific same-classification requirements.
Does my employer need to prove they tried to hire U.S. workers before sponsoring my H-1B?
No, H-1B sponsorship does not require a PERM labor market test. PERM applies to employment-based green cards, not H-1B petitions. Your employer files a Labor Condition Application with DOL certifying prevailing wage compliance, but there is no recruitment attestation required. This is a key distinction that makes H-1B sponsorship faster than permanent residence sponsorship.
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