Quality Assurance Lead Jobs in Massachusetts

Quality Assurance Lead jobs in Massachusetts are consistently active, concentrated in the state's robust life sciences, medical device, and defense manufacturing sectors, with demand at every level from associate QA lead through senior QA manager. The largest hiring markets are Boston, Marlborough, and Waltham, where employers such as Boston Scientific, Raytheon Technologies, and Biogen maintain major operations. Software quality and FDA-regulated manufacturing compliance are the most in-demand specialties across the state. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles100
Top employerInsulet Corporation
Top cityBoston, MA
Cities hiring60
Work type52% Hybrid
Top industryElectronics

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Salem Hospital
PAX Quality Assurance Specialist
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Salem Hospital
New 14h ago
PAX Quality Assurance Specialist
Salem Hospital
Salem, Massachusetts
Customer Service
Customer Success
Customer Support
$64k - $93k.4/yr
Hybrid
Associate's degree in Business Administration

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ElevateBio
Lead Specialist, QA Validation
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ElevateBio
New 23h ago
Lead Specialist, QA Validation
ElevateBio
Waltham, Massachusetts
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Compliance & Legal
Project & Program Management
Compliance & Risk
Project Management
$50 - $69/hr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Akebia Therapeutics
Sr. Director, Research and Development Quality Assurance
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Akebia Therapeutics
Added 1d ago
Sr. Director, Research and Development Quality Assurance
Akebia Therapeutics
Waltham, Massachusetts
Business Strategy
Consulting & Professional Services
Strategy & Corporate Development
$239k - $295k/yr
Bachelor's degree
201-500

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Vertex Pharmaceuticals
Quality Assurance Senior Specialist, Engineering/Validation (Contract) 858
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Vertex Pharmaceuticals
Added 1d ago
Quality Assurance Senior Specialist, Engineering/Validation (Contract) 858
Vertex Pharmaceuticals
Boston, Massachusetts
Business Operations
Project Management
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
$57 - $65/hr
Bachelor of Science
5,001-10,000

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Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Director of Compliance and Quality Assurance
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Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Added 1d ago
Director of Compliance and Quality Assurance
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Boston, Massachusetts
Data Analytics
Data Science
$94k.74 - $145k.14/yr
Hybrid
Doctoral degree
10,000+

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Quality Assurance Lead Jobs by City in Massachusetts

Where Massachusetts roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Boston
9 jobs
Acton
6 jobs
Cambridge
5 jobs
Waltham
4 jobs
Marlboro
3 jobs
Burlington
3 jobs
Chelmsford
3 jobs
Salem
2 jobs
Lowell
2 jobs

Quality Assurance Lead Job Market in Massachusetts

A snapshot from current Massachusetts openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Insulet Corporation
Insulet Corporation3 open roles
Teleflex
Teleflex2 open roles
Maverick Tech
Maverick Tech2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Electronics & Hardware
  • Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
  • Consulting & Professional Services
  • Food & Beverage
  • Medical Devices

What Massachusetts Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in quality assurance lead jobs across Massachusetts.

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, life sciences, or a related technical field
  • Three or more years of quality assurance experience in a regulated industry
  • Working knowledge of FDA 21 CFR Part 820 or ISO 13485 quality standards
  • Demonstrated experience leading audits, CAPAs, and non-conformance investigations
  • Proficiency with quality management systems such as MasterControl or Veeva Vault
  • ASQ Certified Quality Engineer or equivalent professional certification preferred

Quality Assurance Lead Jobs in Massachusetts: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a quality assurance lead in Massachusetts?

Most quality assurance lead roles in Massachusetts require a bachelor's degree in engineering, life sciences, or a related field combined with hands-on QA experience in a regulated environment. Massachusetts does not issue a state-specific QA license, but employers in the state's medical device and biotech sectors strongly favor candidates holding ASQ certifications such as the Certified Quality Engineer or Certified Quality Auditor. Building experience with FDA-regulated quality systems is the most reliable path to a lead-level role here.

How much do quality assurance leads make in Massachusetts?

Quality assurance leads 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 quality assurance leads in Massachusetts?

Employers hiring quality assurance leads in Massachusetts right now include Insulet Corporation, Teleflex, and Maverick Tech, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Massachusetts's dense concentration of medical device, biotech, and defense contractors means QA lead openings appear consistently throughout the year across both large corporations and mid-size contract manufacturers.

Which Massachusetts cities have the most quality assurance lead jobs?

The cities with the most quality assurance lead openings in Massachusetts are Boston, Acton, and Cambridge. Boston anchors demand through its flagship biotech and hospital research campuses, while Marlborough and Waltham draw heavily on the Route 128 technology and medical device corridor, where major employers maintain large manufacturing and R&D facilities that generate ongoing QA lead hiring.

Are there remote quality assurance lead jobs in Massachusetts?

Yes, but they are less common than in purely desk-based fields because many QA lead roles require on-site presence for audits, equipment inspection, and production floor oversight. About 59% of quality assurance lead openings tied to Massachusetts are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, with remote work most available for roles focused on documentation, supplier quality management, and software or system validation rather than physical manufacturing.

How can I get hired as a quality assurance lead in Massachusetts with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is starting as a QA associate or QA technician at a Massachusetts medical device or biotech manufacturer, then building toward a lead role from within. Large employers across the Route 128 corridor, including contract manufacturers and mid-size life sciences companies, regularly hire for entry-level QA roles that do not require prior lead experience. Earning an ASQ Certified Quality Technician credential and gaining hands-on exposure to CAPA processes and ISO or FDA documentation standards significantly strengthens a candidate's profile for promotion.

Where can I find and apply to quality assurance lead jobs in Massachusetts?

You can find and apply to quality assurance lead jobs in Massachusetts on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the available roles, find ones that fit your background and location, and apply directly to the ones that match.

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