Quality Assurance Intern Jobs in New Jersey
Quality Assurance Intern jobs in New Jersey concentrate in pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and consumer packaged goods, three sectors where the state's dense manufacturing and research base drives consistent demand for entry-level QA talent across testing, documentation, and compliance support. Most of the hiring is in and around Newark, Princeton, and Parsippany, where established employers like Johnson & Johnson, Becton Dickinson, and Honeywell regularly bring on QA interns for process validation, regulatory documentation, and lab inspection work. The most in-demand specialties are GMP compliance, software testing, and supplier quality auditing. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Description:
To monitor and ensure all incoming raw materials, packaging components and returned goods are sampled, inspected and tested (where applicable) for the purpose of determining compliance with established specifications. To monitor and ensure all phases of drug manufacturing are in compliance with established specifications. To receive, inspect, release and control of labels and outserts. To ensure quality compliance before, during and after each packaging run.
Essential Functions:
- All Functions of QA Inspector I, Perform Inspection, sampling and testing where applicable on all incoming raw materials, packaging components and returned goods following detailed written procedures.
- Preparation of samples for chemical and microbiological (where required) analysis and delivering them to the QC lab.
- Inspection and test of packaging components utilizing various measuring devices such as scales, micrometers and height gauges to determine conformance to specifications.
- Maintaining detailed records of sampling, inspections and testing activities.
- Assigning and verification of expiry date and retest date for all the GMP raw materials through vendor COA and in-house COA.
- Collection of packaged product samples for annual stability.
- Perform room, equipment, and packaging line checks (where applicable) prior to each stage of manufacturing following detailed written procedures.
- Conduct in process testing per manufacturing and packaging batch record instructions.
- Prepare controlled / uncontrolled / packaged finished product samples for QC lab and QA retains, following detailed documentation procedures.
- Maintenance of standard weights required to perform daily verification of balances.
- Labeling component receipt, visual examination, counting, preliminary inspection and sampling.
- Preparation of labeling components/outserts inspection reports; quarantine and release labels and maintaining incoming components log and corresponding inventory cards.
- Issuance of labeling components/outserts according to packaging order and regular monitoring and auditing of label room.
- Fill out the QA final labeled product inspection report, final line clearance which includes labeling and packaging reconciliation paperwork.
- Compliance of Warehouse area in terms of Isolation of Quarantine, Released, In-Process, Finished Product, Packaged Product, Returned Goods, and Rejected areas.
- Ensure the proper isolation of rejected material generated during batch process and accountability in the batch record. Monitor facility and product environmental operating conditions.
- Plus the following:
- Review of engineering records (temperature and humidity data calibration and PM records, Pest control records and contractor related functions)
- Review of online batch records in terms of completeness of signatures, entries, and actual reconciliation / yields prior to initiation of next processing step
- Verification of functionality of all the equipment and associated controls during the batch run Maintenance of retention sample room and monitoring of temperature and humidity, replacement fo chart records as per schedule, review of log and disposition of samples.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Disposition of rejected material and returned drug products as per SOP
- Performs environmental monitoring in accordance with established schedule (where applicable)
- Perform applicable testing and prepare report for customer complaints
- Other duties that management may from time-to-time assign.
Education:
- High School or GED - Required
Experience:
- 2 years or more in 2 or more years' experience in QA or related field
Specialized Knowledge:
- Good basic math knowledge and excellent attention to details. Records observations for improving processes.
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Amneal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process or to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact us at accommodations@amneal.com . Requests will be handled confidentially and in accordance with applicable laws.
Description:
To monitor and ensure all incoming raw materials, packaging components and returned goods are sampled, inspected and tested (where applicable) for the purpose of determining compliance with established specifications. To monitor and ensure all phases of drug manufacturing are in compliance with established specifications. To receive, inspect, release and control of labels and outserts. To ensure quality compliance before, during and after each packaging run.
Essential Functions:
- All Functions of QA Inspector I, Perform Inspection, sampling and testing where applicable on all incoming raw materials, packaging components and returned goods following detailed written procedures.
- Preparation of samples for chemical and microbiological (where required) analysis and delivering them to the QC lab.
- Inspection and test of packaging components utilizing various measuring devices such as scales, micrometers and height gauges to determine conformance to specifications.
- Maintaining detailed records of sampling, inspections and testing activities.
- Assigning and verification of expiry date and retest date for all the GMP raw materials through vendor COA and in-house COA.
- Collection of packaged product samples for annual stability.
- Perform room, equipment, and packaging line checks (where applicable) prior to each stage of manufacturing following detailed written procedures.
- Conduct in process testing per manufacturing and packaging batch record instructions.
- Prepare controlled / uncontrolled / packaged finished product samples for QC lab and QA retains, following detailed documentation procedures.
- Maintenance of standard weights required to perform daily verification of balances.
- Labeling component receipt, visual examination, counting, preliminary inspection and sampling.
- Preparation of labeling components/outserts inspection reports; quarantine and release labels and maintaining incoming components log and corresponding inventory cards.
- Issuance of labeling components/outserts according to packaging order and regular monitoring and auditing of label room.
- Fill out the QA final labeled product inspection report, final line clearance which includes labeling and packaging reconciliation paperwork.
- Compliance of Warehouse area in terms of Isolation of Quarantine, Released, In-Process, Finished Product, Packaged Product, Returned Goods, and Rejected areas.
- Ensure the proper isolation of rejected material generated during batch process and accountability in the batch record. Monitor facility and product environmental operating conditions.
- Plus the following:
- Review of engineering records (temperature and humidity data calibration and PM records, Pest control records and contractor related functions)
- Review of online batch records in terms of completeness of signatures, entries, and actual reconciliation / yields prior to initiation of next processing step
- Verification of functionality of all the equipment and associated controls during the batch run Maintenance of retention sample room and monitoring of temperature and humidity, replacement fo chart records as per schedule, review of log and disposition of samples.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Disposition of rejected material and returned drug products as per SOP
- Performs environmental monitoring in accordance with established schedule (where applicable)
- Perform applicable testing and prepare report for customer complaints
- Other duties that management may from time-to-time assign.
Education:
- High School or GED - Required
Experience:
- 2 years or more in 2 or more years' experience in QA or related field
Specialized Knowledge:
- Good basic math knowledge and excellent attention to details. Records observations for improving processes.
-
Amneal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process or to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact us at accommodations@amneal.com . Requests will be handled confidentially and in accordance with applicable laws.
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Quality Assurance Intern Job Market in New Jersey
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Medical Devices
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
- Retail
- Insurance
- Science & Research
What New Jersey Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in quality assurance intern jobs across New Jersey.
- Enrolled in or recently graduated from a degree program in a science or engineering field
- Familiarity with GMP, ISO 9001, or FDA regulatory documentation standards
- Experience or coursework in quality control, inspection, or laboratory testing procedures
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools including Excel for data tracking and reporting
- Strong attention to detail with ability to follow standardized testing protocols accurately
- Written and verbal communication skills for documenting defects and reporting findings clearly
Quality Assurance Intern Jobs in New Jersey: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a quality assurance intern in New Jersey?
Most quality assurance intern roles in New Jersey do not require a state-issued license, but employers in pharma and medical devices strongly favor candidates enrolled in or recently graduated from programs in life sciences, engineering, chemistry, or a related technical field. New Jersey's concentration of FDA-regulated manufacturers means familiarity with GMP principles and regulatory documentation is a genuine differentiator. Completing relevant coursework at institutions like Rutgers University or NJIT, or pursuing a Certified Quality Technician credential through ASQ, positions candidates well for competitive openings.
Which companies hire quality assurance interns in New Jersey?
Companies currently hiring quality assurance interns in New Jersey include SGS, MICRO, and Amneal Pharmaceuticals, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. New Jersey's pharmaceutical and medical device corridor, concentrated in Morris, Somerset, and Middlesex counties, means large regulated manufacturers account for a significant share of these openings.
Which New Jersey cities have the most quality assurance intern jobs?
Princeton, Somerset, and Edison have the most quality assurance intern openings in New Jersey. The distribution reflects the state's pharmaceutical and biotech belt running through central and northern New Jersey, where major corporate campuses and research facilities anchor hiring across Middlesex, Morris, and Essex counties, and where even suburban locations draw strong applicant pools because of their proximity to transit and university pipelines.
Are there remote quality assurance intern jobs in New Jersey?
Yes, but they're limited, since quality assurance intern work often involves hands-on lab inspection, physical product testing, or on-site documentation that can't be done remotely. About 35% of quality assurance intern openings tied to New Jersey are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those tend to be concentrated in software quality assurance or documentation-heavy compliance roles rather than in manufacturing or laboratory settings.
How can I get hired as a quality assurance intern in New Jersey with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to internship programs run by New Jersey's large pharma and medical device employers, many of which are specifically structured for students with no prior industry experience. Johnson & Johnson, Becton Dickinson, and Honeywell operate formal internship pipelines that accept candidates from science and engineering programs who lack professional QA backgrounds. Candidates who have completed GMP or ISO awareness training, contributed to a university lab quality project, or held roles in a regulated environment like a hospital or food production facility gain a meaningful edge even without a formal QA title.
Where can I find and apply to quality assurance intern jobs in New Jersey?
You can find and apply to quality assurance intern jobs in New Jersey on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings in the state. Search the available roles, find the ones that fit your background and location, and apply directly to the ones that match.
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