Quality Assurance Associate Jobs in California
Quality Assurance Associate jobs in California are concentrated in the state's pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, food and beverage, and technology manufacturing sectors, with openings at every level from entry-level inspector through senior QA specialist. The highest volume of hiring centers on the San Francisco Bay Area, San Diego, and Los Angeles, where companies like Genentech, Abbott, and Thermo Fisher Scientific maintain major California operations. The most in-demand specialties are GMP compliance, software QA testing, and regulated industries quality systems. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Payrate: $33.00- $33.00/hr.
Summary: Under general supervision, performs work that is varied and that may be somewhat difficult in character, but usually involves limited responsibility. Follows established protocols and work plans. May be assisted by QA Specialists and Sr. Specialists. Comply with divisional and site Environmental Health and Safety requirements.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for inspection of incoming materials for GMP production
- Assist with packaging floor activities for primary and secondary (equipment/room approval, facility compliance, auditing, label inspection, line clearance, etc.)
- Reviews production batch records, logbooks and other associated documents
- Performs Quality verification of just-in-time labeling activities
- Performs document issuance, scanning, filing and archival activities
- Revises SOPs, Work Instructions and Forms pertaining to their area of focus, as needed
- Assists in the execution of efficiency improvement projects with guidance
- Ensures that products are manufactured, packaged, and tested according to applicable FDA guidelines, GXPs regulations and internal SOPs
- Participates in Quality programs, procedures and controls to ensure that products conform to established standards and agency guidelines
- Ensures gathering of data, investigations and deviations are timely and compliant
- Follows all Good Documentation Practices and cGMPs to ensure compliance to applicable FDA guidelines and MHRA guidelines
- Respond and interact with internal and external clients in a professional and timely manner
- All other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Ability to follow and provide a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
- Must be able to use existing procedures to solve routine and non-routine problems
- Must be able to utilize all elements of the quality system to identify, classify and control the Status of Incoming Materials
- Recognizes unmet needs within department and business
- Must anticipate and identify unmet customer needs
- Be able to proactively address work issues at individual and team level
- Mathematical and scientific reasoning ability
- Ability to identify aberrant data and potential quality/compliance concerns escalating to management
- CSD-JD-QA Associate - Clinical Supplies v1.0
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills with internal and external customers, peers and managers
- Lead by example according to values and culture
- Ability to collaborate with peers and demonstrate leadership capabilities in a matrix environment
- Strategy is focused on personal time management and efficiency
- Well organized with ability to multitask
- Education or Equivalent: Associate degree or equivalent knowledge and experience
- Experience: Six Sigma or ASQ certification preferred
- Ability to work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines
Pay Transparency: The typical base pay for this role across the U.S. is: $33.00- $33.00/hour. Non-exempt positions are eligible for overtime at a rate of 1.5 times the base hourly rate for all hours worked in excess of 40 in a work week, or as required by state or local law. Final offer amounts, within the base pay set forth above, are determined by factors including your relevant skills, education and experience. Full-time employees are eligible to select from different benefits packages. Packages may include medical, dental, life insurance benefits, health savings accounts with qualified medical plan enrollment, 10 paid days off, 3 days paid bereavement leave, 401(k) plan participation with employer match, life and disability insurance, commuter benefits, dependent care flexible spending account, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, accommodations and reimbursement for work travel, and discretionary performance or recognition bonus. Sick leave and mobile phone reimbursement provided based on state or local law.
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Quality Assurance Associate Job Market in California
A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Evalve7

- Revolution Medicines7

- E-Technologies Group6

- Palo Alto Networks6

- Broadcom5

Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software64
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals39
- Electronics & Hardware19
- Manufacturing18
- Healthcare & Medical Services9
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in quality assurance associate jobs across California.
- Bachelor's degree in life sciences, chemistry, engineering, or a related technical field
- Working knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices and FDA regulatory requirements
- Experience with quality management systems such as ISO 13485 or ISO 9001
- Proficiency reviewing documentation, writing deviation reports, and completing CAPAs
- Familiarity with software QA tools, test case writing, or automated testing frameworks
- Strong written communication skills for audit-ready records and compliance reporting
Quality Assurance Associate Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a quality assurance associate in California?
Most quality assurance associate roles in California require a bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as biology, chemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, or engineering, and no state-issued license is required for the role itself. Employers in California's regulated industries, particularly biotech and medical devices, prioritize candidates with coursework or hands-on lab experience in quality systems, GMP principles, or software testing methodologies depending on the sector they are hiring for.
How much do quality assurance associates make in California?
Quality assurance associates in California earn a median of about $128,740 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $65,890 for the lowest 10% to over $201,070 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire quality assurance associates in California?
Employers hiring quality assurance associates in California right now include Evalve, Revolution Medicines, and E-Technologies Group, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. California's dense concentration of FDA-regulated biotech, pharmaceutical, and medical device companies means hiring is sustained across the state year-round, especially in the Bay Area and San Diego corridors.
Which California cities have the most quality assurance associate jobs?
San Francisco, San Diego, and Santa Clara consistently post the most quality assurance associate openings in California. The Bay Area leads because of its concentration of biotech and pharmaceutical headquarters, San Diego's volume reflects its established life sciences cluster anchored by firms along the Torrey Pines corridor, and Los Angeles draws from a mix of aerospace, food manufacturing, and medical device companies spread across the greater metro.
Are there remote quality assurance associate jobs in California?
Yes, but they're limited, because much of the role involves hands-on inspection, document control in regulated environments, and in-person audit support that requires being on site. About 19% of quality assurance associate openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, and those positions tend to concentrate in software QA, test documentation, and systems compliance functions rather than manufacturing floor or laboratory settings.
How can I get hired as a quality assurance associate in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is an internship or contract role at one of California's large pharmaceutical or biotech employers, many of which run structured new-grad programs specifically designed to develop QA talent from scratch. Companies like Genentech, Gilead, and Edwards Lifesciences hire associate-level candidates who hold relevant degrees even without prior QA titles, and roles such as manufacturing technician, laboratory assistant, or quality control analyst are common stepping stones. A certificate in GMP fundamentals or completion of an ASQ Certified Quality Improvement Associate credential strengthens any application significantly.
Where can I find and apply to quality assurance associate jobs in California?
You can find and apply to quality assurance associate jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings updated regularly. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly without creating a profile or signing up first.
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