Quality Assurance Engineer Jobs in Maryland
Quality Assurance Engineer jobs in Maryland concentrate heavily in defense and aerospace, federal IT contracting, biotech and life sciences, and cybersecurity, with demand stretching from entry-level test engineers to senior QA architects. The strongest hiring is in the Baltimore metro, the Washington D.C. suburbs of Montgomery and Prince George's counties, and the Annapolis corridor, where employers like Northrop Grumman, Leidos, and Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory maintain large engineering operations. The most in-demand specialties are software QA automation, systems integration testing, and regulatory compliance validation for FDA-regulated products. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Quality Assurance Specialist II
Our Frederick Manufacturing Center (FMC) creates life-changing medicines for people around the world and has been recognized by our local community as being a Top 50’ Business in Frederick and awarded Frederick County’s ‘Best Place to Work’. This distinctive biologic manufacturing facility, with over 800 employees, makes a direct contribution to treating people with cancer, respiratory and autoimmune conditions across the globe. We work hard to deliver life-changing medicines to patients, and we take time to have fun and celebrate our accomplishments. From catered site festivities to competitive events, community outreach activities, environmental and wellness showcases and team-building functions, we take time to recognize our achievements and celebrate our diversity. We are dedicated to creating a culture of inclusion and collaboration and are committed to continuous learning by offering ongoing skill building and training for our staff.
Fueled by our aspiration to deliver accelerated growth for our company and to make people’s lives better, there’s never been a more exciting time to join the team and shape the future of AstraZeneca Operations.
Join us at AstraZeneca as a Quality Assurance Specialist within the Quality Systems group at Frederick Manufacturing Center. This role is designed to assist in all areas of quality systems, guided by the quality leads on the team. If you're ready to pioneer a new 'Quality way', this is the opportunity for you!
Position Summary
The Quality Assurance Specialist II provides Quality Assurance oversight for manufacturing and operational activities within a biopharmaceutical or pharmaceutical environment. The role is responsible for batch record review and release support, area release activities, review of electronic systems and manufacturing records, assessment of quality events, and execution of routine compliance activities.
The position works closely with Manufacturing, Quality Control, Quality Systems, Validation, Engineering, and other cross-functional teams to ensure that activities are performed in accordance with approved procedures, applicable regulations, and company quality standards. The role also contributes to continuous improvement initiatives and may support additional quality projects as assigned.
Shift: Nights, 6pm-6:30am (2-2-3 Manufacturing schedule)
Core Responsibilities
- Batch Review and Release: Perform batch review and release activities for paper-based batch records and electronic batch records (EBRs), ensuring documentation is complete, accurate, compliant with approved procedures, and assessed for potential product-quality impact.
- Area Release Activities: Perform or support area release activities, including product changeover, return-to-service assessments, and execution of the Quality Assurance hold process.
- Area Audits: Conduct area audits on a quarterly basis and document findings in accordance with applicable procedures.
- Lot Genealogy Reports: Prepare and review lot genealogy reports to support product traceability and compliance.
- Quality Systems Support: Provide backup support to the Quality Systems function, as needed.
- Deviation Assessment: Assess quality events to determine whether deviation initiation is required in accordance with the applicable DAI process.
- Floor Observations: Review, document, and close floor observations within established procedures and timelines.
- Autoclave Review: Review autoclave run cycles to verify compliance with approved procedures and assess potential impact on product quality.
- Electronic Logbook Review: Review electronic manufacturing records, including PAS-X and DeltaV electronic logbooks.
- PCS/BMS Alarm Review: Review PCS/BMS alarms and evaluate relevant information for potential impact on product quality, equipment performance, manufacturing operations, or regulatory compliance.
- Quality and Manufacturing Systems: Use and support activities associated with applicable site systems and platforms, including GQCLIMS View/Labeler, LAP MODA View, and SAP Labeler, in accordance with assigned access privileges and established procedures.
- Continuous Improvement: Participate in continuous improvement projects, including Lean initiatives, to improve quality processes, compliance, operational efficiency, and right-first-time performance.
- Additional Responsibilities: Support other quality-related projects and responsibilities as assigned based on business and site needs.
Required Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree
- Minimum of three years of experience in a biopharmaceutical or pharmaceutical environment.
- Minimum of one year of experience in Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Validation, or a related quality function.
- Experience reviewing paper-based and electronic manufacturing documentation in a regulated environment.
- Experience working with quality systems, manufacturing records, deviations, observations, and compliance processes.
- Familiarity with electronic manufacturing and quality systems, such as PAS-X, DeltaV, PCS/BMS, GQCLIMS, LAP MODA, and SAP, is preferred or required according to site needs.
Desired Education
A bachelor’s degree in biology, engineering, or a related scientific or technical field is required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies
The Quality Assurance Specialist II should have a working knowledge of applicable GxP requirements, approved procedures, batch documentation practices, manufacturing processes, and quality systems. The role requires strong attention to detail and the ability to identify documentation discrepancies, assess potential quality risks, and escalate issues appropriately.
The successful candidate should demonstrate sound quality judgment, effective problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Strong written and verbal communication skills, effective time management, and the ability to manage multiple priorities are also required.
The role requires the ability to review manufacturing and electronic records, interpret process and equipment information, support deviation assessments, and contribute constructively to Lean and other continuous improvement initiatives.
The annual base pay for this position ranges from $79,890 to $119,835. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours. Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition, our positions offer a short-term incentive bonus opportunity; eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (salaried roles), to receive a retirement contribution (hourly roles), and commission payment eligibility (sales roles). Benefits offered included a qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]; paid vacation and holidays; paid leaves; and, health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans. Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors terms of the applicable plans.
Date Posted
11-Nov-2026Closing Date
01-Dec-2026Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. In furtherance of that mission, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please complete the corresponding section in the application form.
Quality Assurance Specialist II
Our Frederick Manufacturing Center (FMC) creates life-changing medicines for people around the world and has been recognized by our local community as being a Top 50’ Business in Frederick and awarded Frederick County’s ‘Best Place to Work’. This distinctive biologic manufacturing facility, with over 800 employees, makes a direct contribution to treating people with cancer, respiratory and autoimmune conditions across the globe. We work hard to deliver life-changing medicines to patients, and we take time to have fun and celebrate our accomplishments. From catered site festivities to competitive events, community outreach activities, environmental and wellness showcases and team-building functions, we take time to recognize our achievements and celebrate our diversity. We are dedicated to creating a culture of inclusion and collaboration and are committed to continuous learning by offering ongoing skill building and training for our staff.
Fueled by our aspiration to deliver accelerated growth for our company and to make people’s lives better, there’s never been a more exciting time to join the team and shape the future of AstraZeneca Operations.
Join us at AstraZeneca as a Quality Assurance Specialist within the Quality Systems group at Frederick Manufacturing Center. This role is designed to assist in all areas of quality systems, guided by the quality leads on the team. If you're ready to pioneer a new 'Quality way', this is the opportunity for you!
Position Summary
The Quality Assurance Specialist II provides Quality Assurance oversight for manufacturing and operational activities within a biopharmaceutical or pharmaceutical environment. The role is responsible for batch record review and release support, area release activities, review of electronic systems and manufacturing records, assessment of quality events, and execution of routine compliance activities.
The position works closely with Manufacturing, Quality Control, Quality Systems, Validation, Engineering, and other cross-functional teams to ensure that activities are performed in accordance with approved procedures, applicable regulations, and company quality standards. The role also contributes to continuous improvement initiatives and may support additional quality projects as assigned.
Shift: Nights, 6pm-6:30am (2-2-3 Manufacturing schedule)
Core Responsibilities
- Batch Review and Release: Perform batch review and release activities for paper-based batch records and electronic batch records (EBRs), ensuring documentation is complete, accurate, compliant with approved procedures, and assessed for potential product-quality impact.
- Area Release Activities: Perform or support area release activities, including product changeover, return-to-service assessments, and execution of the Quality Assurance hold process.
- Area Audits: Conduct area audits on a quarterly basis and document findings in accordance with applicable procedures.
- Lot Genealogy Reports: Prepare and review lot genealogy reports to support product traceability and compliance.
- Quality Systems Support: Provide backup support to the Quality Systems function, as needed.
- Deviation Assessment: Assess quality events to determine whether deviation initiation is required in accordance with the applicable DAI process.
- Floor Observations: Review, document, and close floor observations within established procedures and timelines.
- Autoclave Review: Review autoclave run cycles to verify compliance with approved procedures and assess potential impact on product quality.
- Electronic Logbook Review: Review electronic manufacturing records, including PAS-X and DeltaV electronic logbooks.
- PCS/BMS Alarm Review: Review PCS/BMS alarms and evaluate relevant information for potential impact on product quality, equipment performance, manufacturing operations, or regulatory compliance.
- Quality and Manufacturing Systems: Use and support activities associated with applicable site systems and platforms, including GQCLIMS View/Labeler, LAP MODA View, and SAP Labeler, in accordance with assigned access privileges and established procedures.
- Continuous Improvement: Participate in continuous improvement projects, including Lean initiatives, to improve quality processes, compliance, operational efficiency, and right-first-time performance.
- Additional Responsibilities: Support other quality-related projects and responsibilities as assigned based on business and site needs.
Required Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree
- Minimum of three years of experience in a biopharmaceutical or pharmaceutical environment.
- Minimum of one year of experience in Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Validation, or a related quality function.
- Experience reviewing paper-based and electronic manufacturing documentation in a regulated environment.
- Experience working with quality systems, manufacturing records, deviations, observations, and compliance processes.
- Familiarity with electronic manufacturing and quality systems, such as PAS-X, DeltaV, PCS/BMS, GQCLIMS, LAP MODA, and SAP, is preferred or required according to site needs.
Desired Education
A bachelor’s degree in biology, engineering, or a related scientific or technical field is required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies
The Quality Assurance Specialist II should have a working knowledge of applicable GxP requirements, approved procedures, batch documentation practices, manufacturing processes, and quality systems. The role requires strong attention to detail and the ability to identify documentation discrepancies, assess potential quality risks, and escalate issues appropriately.
The successful candidate should demonstrate sound quality judgment, effective problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Strong written and verbal communication skills, effective time management, and the ability to manage multiple priorities are also required.
The role requires the ability to review manufacturing and electronic records, interpret process and equipment information, support deviation assessments, and contribute constructively to Lean and other continuous improvement initiatives.
The annual base pay for this position ranges from $79,890 to $119,835. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours. Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition, our positions offer a short-term incentive bonus opportunity; eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (salaried roles), to receive a retirement contribution (hourly roles), and commission payment eligibility (sales roles). Benefits offered included a qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]; paid vacation and holidays; paid leaves; and, health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans. Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors terms of the applicable plans.
Date Posted
11-Nov-2026Closing Date
01-Dec-2026Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. In furtherance of that mission, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please complete the corresponding section in the application form.
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Quality Assurance Engineer Job Market in Maryland
A snapshot from current Maryland openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Food Lion10
- Leidos3
- Scientific Research Corporation3
- JLG2
- Amcor2
Top Industries Hiring
- Medical Devices
- Aerospace & Defense
- Technology & Software
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Maryland Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in quality assurance engineer jobs across Maryland.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a closely related technical field
- Hands-on experience with automated testing tools such as Selenium, Pytest, or JUnit
- Familiarity with Agile and Scrum methodologies and defect-tracking platforms like Jira
- Experience validating software or hardware within a regulated environment such as FDA or DoD
- Active or clearance-eligible status for federal contracting roles, particularly in the D.C. suburbs
- ISTQB Certified Tester or equivalent QA certification preferred by a majority of Maryland employers
Quality Assurance Engineer Jobs in Maryland: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a quality assurance engineer in Maryland?
Quality assurance engineering in Maryland does not require a state-issued license, so the path runs through education and industry credentials. Most employers expect at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, systems engineering, or a related field. Candidates pursuing defense or federal contracting roles should also seek a security clearance early. The ISTQB Certified Tester credential is widely recognized across Maryland employers in both commercial and government-adjacent sectors.
Which companies hire quality assurance engineers in Maryland?
Maryland quality assurance engineer roles are posted by Food Lion, Leidos, and Scientific Research Corporation and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Maryland's concentration of defense contractors, federal IT vendors, and FDA-regulated biotech firms makes it one of the more active states for QA engineering openings year-round.
Which Maryland cities have the most quality assurance engineer jobs?
Rockville, Baltimore, and Frederick have the most quality assurance engineer openings in Maryland right now. The Baltimore metro drives demand through its life sciences and hospital-affiliated research institutions, while the D.C.-adjacent suburbs of Rockville, Bethesda, and Greenbelt pull significant volume from federal agencies, defense contractors, and the NIH campus, making suburban Montgomery and Prince George's counties strong markets even outside the Baltimore city core.
Are there remote quality assurance engineer jobs in Maryland?
Yes, and more than most engineering fields, because a large portion of QA work involves test scripting, code review, and documentation that transfers well to remote settings. About 58% of quality assurance engineer openings tied to Maryland are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting genuine flexibility in software and IT-focused roles. Hardware validation and on-site systems integration testing remain predominantly in-person.
How can I get hired as a quality assurance engineer in Maryland with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is an associate or junior QA analyst role at one of Maryland's large federal IT contractors or biotech firms, which regularly hire new graduates into structured rotational programs. Employers like Leidos, SAIC, and Northrop Grumman post entry-level QA openings tied to cleared or clearable candidates. Lateral moves from software development, technical support, or data analyst roles are common on-ramps. Building a portfolio of automated test scripts and earning the ISTQB Foundation certificate significantly strengthens a candidacy without prior QA job titles.
Where can I find and apply to quality assurance engineer jobs in Maryland?
You can find and apply to quality assurance engineer jobs in Maryland on Migrate Mate, which lists current Maryland openings across defense contracting, biotech, federal IT, and commercial software sectors. Find roles that fit your experience and apply directly to the ones that match.
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