QA Engineer Jobs in Massachusetts
QA Engineer jobs in Massachusetts are in strong demand, concentrated in the life sciences, defense technology, and enterprise software sectors, with openings ranging from entry-level QA analysts through senior test architects. Boston, Cambridge, and Burlington are the primary hiring hubs, home to established employers such as Raytheon Technologies, Biogen, and MathWorks, all of which maintain consistent QA engineering headcount. The most sought-after specializations in the Massachusetts market are automation testing, regulatory compliance QA for medical devices and biotech, and performance testing for SaaS platforms. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Centessa Pharmaceuticals, a wholly owned subsidiary of Eli Lilly and Company, is a clinical-stage company developing orexin receptor 2 (OX2R) agonists as a new class of medicines for the treatment of narcolepsy and potentially other sleep-wake disorders. Centessa’s lead investigational candidate – cleminorexton (formerly ORX750) – is being developed for narcolepsy type 1, narcolepsy type 2, and idiopathic hypersomnia. Centessa's OX2R agonist portfolio includes additional clinical and preclinical-stage assets with potential utility across a broader range of neurological, neurodegenerative, and neuropsychiatric conditions.
Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, Centessa was recognized as a Great Place to Work® in 2026.
Description of Role
The Associate Director, Clinical Quality Assurance (CQA) will oversee GCP-focused quality assurance for Centessa-sponsored clinical trials (Early to Late Phase), ensuring compliance with global regulations, ICH guidelines, Centessa SOPs, and industry standards. This role leads daily clinical quality operations, maintains effective quality programs and documentation, and ensures GCP compliance and inspection readiness across all regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and maintain GCP QA programs, policies, and procedures.
- Serve as primary GCP QA expert and point of contact.
- Ensure clinical programs comply with global health authority regulations and ICH guidelines.
- Provide QA oversight for protocols, ICFs, CSRs, and other trial documents.
- Monitor evolving GCP regulations and communicate impact to stakeholders.
- Develop and execute global GCP audit strategies and annual plans.
- Conduct and manage audits of investigator sites, CROs, suppliers, systems, and documents.
- Prepare audit reports, evaluate CAPAs, and ensure effective follow-up.
- Lead inspection readiness activities and support regulatory inspections (e.g., FDA, EMA, MHRA).
- Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance.
- Represent CQA on study teams and contribute to protocol design and risk management.
- Collaborate on procedures, forms, and templates related to clinical quality.
- Identify compliance risks and implement mitigation strategies.
- Investigate quality issues, perform root cause analyses, and drive CAPA resolution.
- Prepare and present KPIs, metrics, and audit status updates to leadership.
- Develop and maintain GCP-related SOPs, training materials, and quality metrics.
- Lead process improvement initiatives across QA and broader organization.
- Provide mentorship and leadership to QA staff; may include direct management
Qualifications
- BS or higher in Life Sciences, Chemistry, Pharmacy, or related field.
- 8–10 years of experience in pharmaceutical quality roles.
- Experience with document control software (e.g., ZenQMS, Veeva Vault, MasterControl) required.
Compensation
The annual base salary range for this position is $140,000.00 to $180,000.00. Individual compensation within this range will be determined based on a variety of factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge and location.
In addition to base pay, this role is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus. The Company also offers a comprehensive benefits package, which includes a 401(k) plan, company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, generous paid time off, and a health and wellness program.
Work Location
The Associate Director, Clinical Quality Assurance role is based in the US, with occasional travel.
POSITION: Full-Time, Exempt
EEOC Statement: Centessa Pharmaceuticals, a wholly owned subdisary of Eli Lilly and Company believes in a diverse environment and is committed to equal employment opportunity for all its employees and qualified applicants. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.
Please note: We will not assign referral rights for any unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies.
Centessa Pharmaceuticals, a wholly owned subsidiary of Eli Lilly and Company, is a clinical-stage company developing orexin receptor 2 (OX2R) agonists as a new class of medicines for the treatment of narcolepsy and potentially other sleep-wake disorders. Centessa’s lead investigational candidate – cleminorexton (formerly ORX750) – is being developed for narcolepsy type 1, narcolepsy type 2, and idiopathic hypersomnia. Centessa's OX2R agonist portfolio includes additional clinical and preclinical-stage assets with potential utility across a broader range of neurological, neurodegenerative, and neuropsychiatric conditions.
Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, Centessa was recognized as a Great Place to Work® in 2026.
Description of Role
The Associate Director, Clinical Quality Assurance (CQA) will oversee GCP-focused quality assurance for Centessa-sponsored clinical trials (Early to Late Phase), ensuring compliance with global regulations, ICH guidelines, Centessa SOPs, and industry standards. This role leads daily clinical quality operations, maintains effective quality programs and documentation, and ensures GCP compliance and inspection readiness across all regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and maintain GCP QA programs, policies, and procedures.
- Serve as primary GCP QA expert and point of contact.
- Ensure clinical programs comply with global health authority regulations and ICH guidelines.
- Provide QA oversight for protocols, ICFs, CSRs, and other trial documents.
- Monitor evolving GCP regulations and communicate impact to stakeholders.
- Develop and execute global GCP audit strategies and annual plans.
- Conduct and manage audits of investigator sites, CROs, suppliers, systems, and documents.
- Prepare audit reports, evaluate CAPAs, and ensure effective follow-up.
- Lead inspection readiness activities and support regulatory inspections (e.g., FDA, EMA, MHRA).
- Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance.
- Represent CQA on study teams and contribute to protocol design and risk management.
- Collaborate on procedures, forms, and templates related to clinical quality.
- Identify compliance risks and implement mitigation strategies.
- Investigate quality issues, perform root cause analyses, and drive CAPA resolution.
- Prepare and present KPIs, metrics, and audit status updates to leadership.
- Develop and maintain GCP-related SOPs, training materials, and quality metrics.
- Lead process improvement initiatives across QA and broader organization.
- Provide mentorship and leadership to QA staff; may include direct management
Qualifications
- BS or higher in Life Sciences, Chemistry, Pharmacy, or related field.
- 8–10 years of experience in pharmaceutical quality roles.
- Experience with document control software (e.g., ZenQMS, Veeva Vault, MasterControl) required.
Compensation
The annual base salary range for this position is $140,000.00 to $180,000.00. Individual compensation within this range will be determined based on a variety of factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge and location.
In addition to base pay, this role is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus. The Company also offers a comprehensive benefits package, which includes a 401(k) plan, company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, generous paid time off, and a health and wellness program.
Work Location
The Associate Director, Clinical Quality Assurance role is based in the US, with occasional travel.
POSITION: Full-Time, Exempt
EEOC Statement: Centessa Pharmaceuticals, a wholly owned subdisary of Eli Lilly and Company believes in a diverse environment and is committed to equal employment opportunity for all its employees and qualified applicants. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.
Please note: We will not assign referral rights for any unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies.
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- Technology & Software
- Electronics & Hardware
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
- Medical Devices
- Distribution & Wholesale
What Massachusetts Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in QA engineer jobs across Massachusetts.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related technical field
- Hands-on experience with test automation frameworks such as Selenium, Pytest, or Cypress
- Proficiency writing and executing manual and automated test cases across software development cycles
- Familiarity with Agile and Scrum methodologies in a cross-functional engineering team
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps
- Strong written communication skills for documenting defects, test plans, and QA reports
QA Engineer Jobs in Massachusetts: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a qa engineer in Massachusetts?
QA engineering in Massachusetts does not require a state-issued license, so the path runs through education and demonstrated technical skills. Most employers expect at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related discipline. Candidates who earn the ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level credential or a vendor certification in a major automation tool stand out in the Massachusetts market, particularly for life sciences and defense roles where documented testing methodology matters.
How much do QA engineers make in Massachusetts?
QA engineers in Massachusetts earn a median of about $122,210 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $68,050 for the lowest 10% to over $168,000 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire qa engineers in Massachusetts?
Employers hiring qa engineers in Massachusetts right now include Teleflex, Integrated Pharmacy Solutions, and Teradyne, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Massachusetts's concentration of biotech, medtech, and defense firms means QA roles here often carry additional expectations around regulatory standards such as FDA validation protocols or DO-178C aerospace software requirements.
Which Massachusetts cities have the most qa engineer jobs?
Boston, Waltham, and Massachusetts account for the largest share of qa engineer openings in Massachusetts. The Greater Boston area drives the bulk of postings through its dense cluster of biotech companies along Route 128 and enterprise software firms in Cambridge, while Burlington and Waltham attract QA roles tied to the defense and networking technology employers anchored along the I-95 corridor north and west of the city.
Are there remote qa engineer jobs in Massachusetts?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 52% of qa engineer openings tied to Massachusetts are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how much of the work centers on code review, test script execution, and defect tracking in shared digital environments. Automation and performance testing roles are the most likely to be fully remote, while positions involving physical device testing or on-site regulatory audits typically require in-person presence.
How can I get hired as a qa engineer in Massachusetts with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is an associate or junior QA analyst role at a mid-size Massachusetts software or biotech firm, where structured onboarding is common. Companies like Biogen and MathWorks have hired recent graduates into QA-adjacent positions that transition into full testing roles. Building a portfolio of automated test scripts on public repositories strengthens any application, and earning the ISTQB Foundation Level certificate signals baseline methodology knowledge that Massachusetts hiring managers value even without professional experience.
Where can I find and apply to qa engineer jobs in Massachusetts?
You can find and apply to qa engineer jobs in Massachusetts on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings tied to the Massachusetts market. Find roles that match your experience and specialization, then apply directly through each listing without needing to create a profile or sign up first.
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