Entry Level Quality Assurance Lead Jobs
New grad quality assurance lead jobs open the door for recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or a portfolio of testing projects can carry more weight than a lengthy resume. Most openings are a mix of on-site, remote, and hybrid roles across Technology & Software, Manufacturing, and Food & Beverage, with employers like Sysco, Perdue, and Chromalloy hiring at this level now.
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Quality Assurance Associate
About Site
Catalent’s Winchester, KY site is the company’s flagship U.S. manufacturing location for large‑scale oral solid dose forms, operating from a 180,000‑square‑foot facility with fully integrated development and analytical services. The site specializes in complex and controlled‑release oral dose technologies, supporting product development, technology transfer, and commercial manufacturing across pharmaceutical and consumer health programs. Winchester has a long commercial manufacturing track record, having launched 100+ products and producing billions of tablets and capsules annually, making it a critical site within Catalent’s oral dose network.
Position Summary
We have an opportunity for a Quality Assurance Associate to join our team. In this role, you will provide quality support for the manufacturing of solid oral dosage products. You will review and approve documents, monitor manufacturing activities in real time, and test in-process and finished product samples. This position ensures compliance with cGMP, CFR, and Catalent SOP requirements while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
Shift: E Shift (Friday - Sunday 6 AM - 6 PM; every other Monday)
Location: Winchester, KY
100% Onsite
The Role
Recommend Standard Operating Procedure and batch record changes as needed.
Review proposed Standard Operating Procedure revisions and provide feedback to management.
Conduct real-time audits of batch records for completeness, documentation accuracy, calculation verification, and compliance with critical process parameters.
Perform room and equipment clearances following production cleaning activities.
Perform environmental monitoring through microbial swabbing of equipment and room surfaces.
Maintain working knowledge of all applicable Catalent Standard Operating Procedures, policies, current Good Manufacturing Practices, and Code of Federal Regulations requirements.
Perform routine testing of in-process and finished product samples, including particle size analysis, bulk density testing, moisture analysis, appearance evaluations, and Acceptable Quality Level testing.
Monitor manufacturing areas to ensure compliance with Standard Operating Procedures, current Good Manufacturing Practices, batch records, and safety requirements.
Identify and resolve routine errors and prevent deviations in real time.
Collaborate cross-functionally to assess potential deviations and determine investigation requirements.
Initiate deviation reports in TrackWise with sufficient documentation for investigation.
Manage quality status of work-in-process and finished goods in both physical inventory and JD Edwards inventory systems.
Support investigations by gathering data and assisting with root cause analysis.
Enforce Good Manufacturing Practice compliance.
Promote teamwork and effective communication.
Provide training and coaching to manufacturing personnel as needed.
Support site process improvements, training initiatives, efficiency projects, and Corrective and Preventive Action implementations.
Investigate customer complaints.
Perform other duties as assigned.
The Candidate
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's degree; OR Associate degree with 1 year of related experience; OR High School Diploma/GED with 2 years of related experience.
Familiarity with basic laboratory instrumentation.
Safe work habits.
Basic math and computer skills.
Strong communication skills and English proficiency.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
Ability to work with limited supervision on routine tasks.
Excellent documentation and handwriting skills.
Technical writing skills.
Knowledge of Good Laboratory Practices.
Experience with continuous improvement techniques.
Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines. Prolonged sitting, standing, and walking. Frequent computer use and document review.
Preferred Skills & Background
Lean Six Sigma certification.
American Society for Quality certification.
Other relevant professional certifications.
Why You Should Join Catalent
Positive and fast-paced working environment focusing on continually improving processes to remain innovative and dynamic.
Competitive Paid Time Off plus 8 paid holidays.
Medical, dental, and vision benefits effective day one of employment.
Tuition Reimbursement – support to finish your degree or earn a new one.
Site-based Employee Engagement activities such as NCAA Basketball Brackets, Golf Scrambles, Annual Onsite Pet Adoption Events, and Mentorship Partnerships with Local Schools.
Employee Resource Groups focusing on Diversity and Inclusion.
Environmentally friendly, community engagement green initiatives including Adopt-a-Highway Clean-up.
Defined career path and annual performance review and feedback process with potential for career growth.
WellHub program to promote overall physical and mental wellness.
Perkspot offers exclusive or private discounts from approximately 900+ merchants in a wide array of categories.
Catalent offers rewarding opportunities to further your career! Join the global drug development and delivery leader and help us bring over 7,000 life-saving and life-enhancing products to patients around the world. Catalent is an exciting and growing international company where employees work directly with pharma, biopharma and consumer health companies of all sizes to advance new medicines from early development to clinical trials and to the market. Catalent produces more than 70 billion doses per year, and each one will be used by someone who is counting on us. Join us in making a difference.
personal initiative. dynamic pace. meaningful work.
Visit Catalent Careers to explore career opportunities.
Catalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans.
If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, you may submit your request by sending an email, and confirming your request for an accommodation and include the job number, title and location to DisabilityAccommodations@catalent.com. This option is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability. Information received will be processed by a U.S. Catalent employee and then routed to a local recruiter who will provide assistance to ensure appropriate consideration in the application or hiring process.
Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives: Catalent Pharma Solutions (Catalent) is not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting. Resumes submitted to any Catalent employee by a third party agency and/or search firm without a valid written & signed search agreement, will become the sole property of Catalent. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral. Thank you.
Important Security Notice to U.S. Job Seekers:
Catalent NEVER asks candidates to provide any type of payment, bank details, photocopies of identification, social security number or other highly sensitive personal information during the offer process, and we NEVER do so via email or social media. If you receive any such request, DO NOT respond— it is a fraudulent request. Please forward such requests to spam@catalent.com for us to investigate with local authorities.
California Job Seekers can find our California Job Applicant Notice HERE.
Quality Assurance Associate
About Site
Catalent’s Winchester, KY site is the company’s flagship U.S. manufacturing location for large‑scale oral solid dose forms, operating from a 180,000‑square‑foot facility with fully integrated development and analytical services. The site specializes in complex and controlled‑release oral dose technologies, supporting product development, technology transfer, and commercial manufacturing across pharmaceutical and consumer health programs. Winchester has a long commercial manufacturing track record, having launched 100+ products and producing billions of tablets and capsules annually, making it a critical site within Catalent’s oral dose network.
Position Summary
We have an opportunity for a Quality Assurance Associate to join our team. In this role, you will provide quality support for the manufacturing of solid oral dosage products. You will review and approve documents, monitor manufacturing activities in real time, and test in-process and finished product samples. This position ensures compliance with cGMP, CFR, and Catalent SOP requirements while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
Shift: E Shift (Friday - Sunday 6 AM - 6 PM; every other Monday)
Location: Winchester, KY
100% Onsite
The Role
Recommend Standard Operating Procedure and batch record changes as needed.
Review proposed Standard Operating Procedure revisions and provide feedback to management.
Conduct real-time audits of batch records for completeness, documentation accuracy, calculation verification, and compliance with critical process parameters.
Perform room and equipment clearances following production cleaning activities.
Perform environmental monitoring through microbial swabbing of equipment and room surfaces.
Maintain working knowledge of all applicable Catalent Standard Operating Procedures, policies, current Good Manufacturing Practices, and Code of Federal Regulations requirements.
Perform routine testing of in-process and finished product samples, including particle size analysis, bulk density testing, moisture analysis, appearance evaluations, and Acceptable Quality Level testing.
Monitor manufacturing areas to ensure compliance with Standard Operating Procedures, current Good Manufacturing Practices, batch records, and safety requirements.
Identify and resolve routine errors and prevent deviations in real time.
Collaborate cross-functionally to assess potential deviations and determine investigation requirements.
Initiate deviation reports in TrackWise with sufficient documentation for investigation.
Manage quality status of work-in-process and finished goods in both physical inventory and JD Edwards inventory systems.
Support investigations by gathering data and assisting with root cause analysis.
Enforce Good Manufacturing Practice compliance.
Promote teamwork and effective communication.
Provide training and coaching to manufacturing personnel as needed.
Support site process improvements, training initiatives, efficiency projects, and Corrective and Preventive Action implementations.
Investigate customer complaints.
Perform other duties as assigned.
The Candidate
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's degree; OR Associate degree with 1 year of related experience; OR High School Diploma/GED with 2 years of related experience.
Familiarity with basic laboratory instrumentation.
Safe work habits.
Basic math and computer skills.
Strong communication skills and English proficiency.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
Ability to work with limited supervision on routine tasks.
Excellent documentation and handwriting skills.
Technical writing skills.
Knowledge of Good Laboratory Practices.
Experience with continuous improvement techniques.
Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines. Prolonged sitting, standing, and walking. Frequent computer use and document review.
Preferred Skills & Background
Lean Six Sigma certification.
American Society for Quality certification.
Other relevant professional certifications.
Why You Should Join Catalent
Positive and fast-paced working environment focusing on continually improving processes to remain innovative and dynamic.
Competitive Paid Time Off plus 8 paid holidays.
Medical, dental, and vision benefits effective day one of employment.
Tuition Reimbursement – support to finish your degree or earn a new one.
Site-based Employee Engagement activities such as NCAA Basketball Brackets, Golf Scrambles, Annual Onsite Pet Adoption Events, and Mentorship Partnerships with Local Schools.
Employee Resource Groups focusing on Diversity and Inclusion.
Environmentally friendly, community engagement green initiatives including Adopt-a-Highway Clean-up.
Defined career path and annual performance review and feedback process with potential for career growth.
WellHub program to promote overall physical and mental wellness.
Perkspot offers exclusive or private discounts from approximately 900+ merchants in a wide array of categories.
Catalent offers rewarding opportunities to further your career! Join the global drug development and delivery leader and help us bring over 7,000 life-saving and life-enhancing products to patients around the world. Catalent is an exciting and growing international company where employees work directly with pharma, biopharma and consumer health companies of all sizes to advance new medicines from early development to clinical trials and to the market. Catalent produces more than 70 billion doses per year, and each one will be used by someone who is counting on us. Join us in making a difference.
personal initiative. dynamic pace. meaningful work.
Visit Catalent Careers to explore career opportunities.
Catalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans.
If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, you may submit your request by sending an email, and confirming your request for an accommodation and include the job number, title and location to DisabilityAccommodations@catalent.com. This option is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability. Information received will be processed by a U.S. Catalent employee and then routed to a local recruiter who will provide assistance to ensure appropriate consideration in the application or hiring process.
Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives: Catalent Pharma Solutions (Catalent) is not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting. Resumes submitted to any Catalent employee by a third party agency and/or search firm without a valid written & signed search agreement, will become the sole property of Catalent. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral. Thank you.
Important Security Notice to U.S. Job Seekers:
Catalent NEVER asks candidates to provide any type of payment, bank details, photocopies of identification, social security number or other highly sensitive personal information during the offer process, and we NEVER do so via email or social media. If you receive any such request, DO NOT respond— it is a fraudulent request. Please forward such requests to spam@catalent.com for us to investigate with local authorities.
California Job Seekers can find our California Job Applicant Notice HERE.
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Entry Level Quality Assurance Lead Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level quality assurance lead job?
Focus on building hands-on experience through internships, capstone projects, or personal testing portfolios that show you can identify defects and document findings clearly. Employers at this level look for familiarity with bug-tracking tools, basic test case writing, and attention to detail. A degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field helps, but demonstrated practical skills and a willingness to learn QA methodologies can be equally compelling to hiring managers.
Which companies hire entry level quality assurance leads?
Companies hiring entry level quality assurance leads right now include Sysco, Perdue, and Chromalloy, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Hiring at this level covers large technology firms, healthcare software providers, financial services companies, and manufacturing organizations that need structured testing support from candidates who are early in their QA careers.
Are there remote entry level quality assurance lead jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by employer and industry. About 14% of entry level quality assurance lead openings are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, making this a field with reasonable flexibility for candidates who prefer working from home or splitting time between home and office. On-site roles still dominate in regulated industries like healthcare and manufacturing, where physical product testing is part of the job.
Are these new grad quality assurance lead jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior quality assurance lead roles alongside other entry level postings. A new grad friendly posting typically welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internships or academic projects in place of full-time work history, and does not require professional certifications as a hard prerequisite. Look for language like "entry level," "junior," or "new grad welcome" in the job description to confirm a role fits where you are right now.
Which industries hire the most entry level quality assurance leads?
Entry Level quality assurance lead roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Manufacturing, and Food & Beverage, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These sectors drive early-career QA hiring because they rely on consistent product releases, regulatory compliance, or high-volume software development cycles that require dedicated testing support even from candidates who are just starting out.