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Quality Assurance Specialist roles are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students in STEM fields like computer science, engineering, and information systems. Most QA positions qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension, giving you up to three years of U.S. work authorization to build a career in software testing, quality engineering, or process improvement.
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- Location: Framingham, MA
About the Job
Quality Assurance (QA) Operations is responsible for quality oversight of operations at Sanofi's Framingham Biologics facilities. QA's main responsibility is to ensure cGMPs are adhered to during manufacturing operations. Quality Assurance Operations is responsible for providing support and guidance to the Sanofi Operations function in order to protect the safety, quality and efficacy of Sanofi's Products, thereby ensuring the availability of compliant and safe products for our patients and assuring the security of the company's business and global markets.
Join a global network that powers how Sanofi delivers — seamlessly, purposefully, and at scale. In Manufacturing & Supply, you’ll help reimagine how life-changing treatments reach people everywhere, faster.
About Sanofi:
We’re an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s lives and delivering compelling growth. Our deep understanding of the immune system and innovative pipeline – enables us to invent medicines and vaccines that treat and protect millions of people around the world. Together, we chase the miracles of science to improve lives.
Main Responsibilities
The Quality Assurance Specialist is responsible for providing quality support and guidance to manufacturing and support functions to ensure continued compliance to cGMP. The Quality Assurance Specialist is also responsible for mentoring and supporting the junior staff.
Core Responsibilities include:
- Provide Gemba Support
- Perform batch record review
- Perform review of column packing and qualification records
- Function as SME on input related to quality decisions
- Approve Non-conforming material discards
- Perform log book review
- Provide on the floor (OTF) support to the operations department, including OTF support for critical operations steps
- Issue action notices and conduct affiliated provisional release
- Conduct log book audits against compliance requirements
- Review Cleaning Verification (CV) related documentation against specification
- Perform media / buffer and intermediate release
- Prepare Bioreactor summary
- Support internal audit preparation activities as well as cross-functional internal audit activities and conduct walkthrough inspections
- Execute containment activities
- Provide off-hour support for batch record and log book issuance
- Partner with manufacturing and support operations to ensure a culture of continuous compliance
- May provide training to new employees
- Revise procedures / SOPs
- Initiate and Investigate and QA review deviations
- Review NRSR (Non-Routine Sample Requests)
- Other activities as assigned
- Key responsibilities may differ among employees with the same job title and may change over time, in accordance with business needs.
Leadership Qualifications:
An ongoing commitment to conducting our global business according to the highest legal and ethical standards and to continually pursue excellence in the development and delivery of all our products and services. This includes:
- Adhering to all applicable laws and regulations of the places in which we conduct business, as well as our own Company policies and procedures.
- Being honest and treating people with respect and courtesy.
- Constantly striving to make Sanofi a great place to work and a company respected for the quality of its people and products.
- Acting as role models for our fellow employees by acting responsibly, fairly and honestly in our dealings and exercising sound judgment in performing our jobs.
About You
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in a scientific field and 4 years of related experience, associate’s degree and 6 years of related experience or High School Diploma and 8 years of related experience in a Quality and/or other CGMP related field.
- Bachelor’s degree in a non-scientific field with 6 years of related experience in a Quality and/or cGMP environment.
- Basic to Intermediate computer proficiency, strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience with quality systems and cGMP data review
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in a scientific field with 4 years of experience in a Quality and/or cGMP environment.
- Experience in bio-pharmaceutical industry.
- Strong technical writing skills
- Effective time management, attention to detail, organizational skills, teamwork and collaborations.
- Demonstrated competence in problem solving methodology.
- Experience participating and/or leading cross-functional project team collaborations.
Special Working Conditions:
- Ability to gown and gain entry to manufacturing areas
- Ability to work a 10-hour shift with rotating weekend coverage, including some holidays
- Ability to lift 10 lbs
Why choose us?
- Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team.
- Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.
- Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.
- Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave.
- Shape the future of medicine and vaccine delivery with cutting-edge technology, ensuring seamless launches and a resilient global supply.
- Power industry-leading performance by leveraging digital, data, and AI-driven innovation – at speed and scale
- Transform lives worldwide by delivering life-changing treatments anywhere, anytime.
Sanofi US Services and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers committed to a culturally inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.
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All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs, and additional benefits information can be found here.
Job Title: Quality Assurance Specialist
- Location: Framingham, MA
About the Job
Quality Assurance (QA) Operations is responsible for quality oversight of operations at Sanofi's Framingham Biologics facilities. QA's main responsibility is to ensure cGMPs are adhered to during manufacturing operations. Quality Assurance Operations is responsible for providing support and guidance to the Sanofi Operations function in order to protect the safety, quality and efficacy of Sanofi's Products, thereby ensuring the availability of compliant and safe products for our patients and assuring the security of the company's business and global markets.
Join a global network that powers how Sanofi delivers — seamlessly, purposefully, and at scale. In Manufacturing & Supply, you’ll help reimagine how life-changing treatments reach people everywhere, faster.
About Sanofi:
We’re an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s lives and delivering compelling growth. Our deep understanding of the immune system and innovative pipeline – enables us to invent medicines and vaccines that treat and protect millions of people around the world. Together, we chase the miracles of science to improve lives.
Main Responsibilities
The Quality Assurance Specialist is responsible for providing quality support and guidance to manufacturing and support functions to ensure continued compliance to cGMP. The Quality Assurance Specialist is also responsible for mentoring and supporting the junior staff.
Core Responsibilities include:
- Provide Gemba Support
- Perform batch record review
- Perform review of column packing and qualification records
- Function as SME on input related to quality decisions
- Approve Non-conforming material discards
- Perform log book review
- Provide on the floor (OTF) support to the operations department, including OTF support for critical operations steps
- Issue action notices and conduct affiliated provisional release
- Conduct log book audits against compliance requirements
- Review Cleaning Verification (CV) related documentation against specification
- Perform media / buffer and intermediate release
- Prepare Bioreactor summary
- Support internal audit preparation activities as well as cross-functional internal audit activities and conduct walkthrough inspections
- Execute containment activities
- Provide off-hour support for batch record and log book issuance
- Partner with manufacturing and support operations to ensure a culture of continuous compliance
- May provide training to new employees
- Revise procedures / SOPs
- Initiate and Investigate and QA review deviations
- Review NRSR (Non-Routine Sample Requests)
- Other activities as assigned
- Key responsibilities may differ among employees with the same job title and may change over time, in accordance with business needs.
Leadership Qualifications:
An ongoing commitment to conducting our global business according to the highest legal and ethical standards and to continually pursue excellence in the development and delivery of all our products and services. This includes:
- Adhering to all applicable laws and regulations of the places in which we conduct business, as well as our own Company policies and procedures.
- Being honest and treating people with respect and courtesy.
- Constantly striving to make Sanofi a great place to work and a company respected for the quality of its people and products.
- Acting as role models for our fellow employees by acting responsibly, fairly and honestly in our dealings and exercising sound judgment in performing our jobs.
About You
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in a scientific field and 4 years of related experience, associate’s degree and 6 years of related experience or High School Diploma and 8 years of related experience in a Quality and/or other CGMP related field.
- Bachelor’s degree in a non-scientific field with 6 years of related experience in a Quality and/or cGMP environment.
- Basic to Intermediate computer proficiency, strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience with quality systems and cGMP data review
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in a scientific field with 4 years of experience in a Quality and/or cGMP environment.
- Experience in bio-pharmaceutical industry.
- Strong technical writing skills
- Effective time management, attention to detail, organizational skills, teamwork and collaborations.
- Demonstrated competence in problem solving methodology.
- Experience participating and/or leading cross-functional project team collaborations.
Special Working Conditions:
- Ability to gown and gain entry to manufacturing areas
- Ability to work a 10-hour shift with rotating weekend coverage, including some holidays
- Ability to lift 10 lbs
Why choose us?
- Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team.
- Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.
- Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.
- Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave.
- Shape the future of medicine and vaccine delivery with cutting-edge technology, ensuring seamless launches and a resilient global supply.
- Power industry-leading performance by leveraging digital, data, and AI-driven innovation – at speed and scale
- Transform lives worldwide by delivering life-changing treatments anywhere, anytime.
Sanofi US Services and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers committed to a culturally inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.
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All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs, and additional benefits information can be found here.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Quality Assurance Specialist
Lead with your STEM OPT eligibility
Mention your STEM OPT authorization upfront in your resume summary and cover letter. Employers in tech and manufacturing are familiar with the 24-month extension, and framing it as three years of runway removes a common objection before the conversation starts.
Target industries with high QA demand
Software, medical devices, automotive, and aerospace companies hire QA Specialists at volume. These industries have established immigration compliance programs and are more likely to support OPT students through the authorization period and into H-1B visa sponsorship down the line.
Get specific about your testing toolkit
Employers screen QA candidates on tools first. Highlight experience with Selenium, JIRA, TestRail, Postman, or SQL on your resume. Specificity signals job readiness and shortens the evaluation process, which matters when hiring managers are weighing OPT timelines.
Frame quality metrics as business impact
QA work is easy to undersell. Quantify your contributions: defect rates reduced, test coverage increased, release cycles shortened. Employers evaluating OPT candidates want evidence that you add measurable value, not just that you can follow a testing protocol.
Address your OPT end date honestly and early
If an employer asks about your work authorization timeline, be straightforward. Explain your current OPT period, your STEM extension eligibility if applicable, and that you're actively building toward long-term sponsorship. Clarity early prevents misaligned expectations later in the process.
Prioritize companies with active I-129 filing histories
Companies that have sponsored H-1B petitions in QA or engineering roles are more likely to do it again. Researching employer sponsorship history before applying lets you focus your effort on realistic opportunities rather than roles that have never supported visa sponsorship.
Quality Assurance Specialist OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Quality Assurance Specialist jobs qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Most Quality Assurance Specialist positions qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension, provided your degree is in an eligible field such as computer science, information systems, engineering, or a related STEM discipline. The role itself must also be directly related to your degree. If both conditions are met, you can work for up to three years total on OPT before needing H-1B or another status.
What do employers need to know about hiring a QA Specialist on OPT?
Employers don't need to file any visa petition to hire you on OPT. Your work authorization comes from your EAD card, which you manage through your university's DSO. The employer's main obligations are to confirm the role relates to your degree field and, if you're on STEM OPT, to register with E-Verify and provide a formal training plan. Most mid-size and large companies already meet these requirements.
Can I work as a QA Specialist contractor or on a contract-to-hire basis on OPT?
Yes, contract and contract-to-hire arrangements are generally permitted on OPT, provided you have a clear employer-employee relationship and the work relates to your degree. Staffing agency placements can work, but you must have a bona fide offer and cannot be self-employed. Confirm the arrangement with your DSO before accepting, since STEM OPT has additional reporting requirements that affect how contract work is documented.
Where can I find Quality Assurance Specialist jobs that are open to OPT candidates?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT and visa-sponsored job searches. You can filter for Quality Assurance Specialist roles by job title, industry, and visa sponsorship status, so you're only seeing employers who are open to your work authorization situation. General job boards don't filter this way, which means a lot of wasted applications on roles that won't move forward with OPT candidates.
What happens to my QA job if my OPT expires before my H-1B is approved?
If your employer files an H-1B petition before your OPT expires and you're subject to the cap, you may be protected by cap-gap, which automatically extends your OPT status through September 30 of that year. During cap-gap, you can continue working for the same employer in the same role. If you're not selected in the lottery or your employer doesn't file in time, your authorization ends when your OPT expires and you'd need to stop working.