Quality Assurance Manager Jobs in New Jersey
Quality Assurance Manager jobs in New Jersey are in strong demand, concentrated in the pharmaceutical, medical device, food and beverage, and advanced manufacturing sectors that define the state's industrial base, with openings at every level from junior QA lead through senior director. The busiest hiring markets are Newark, Parsippany, and Princeton, where anchors like Johnson and Johnson, Becton Dickinson, and Campbell Soup Company maintain major operations and regularly seek quality assurance managers with regulatory and compliance expertise. The most sought-after specialties are FDA-regulated quality systems, ISO 9001 program management, and supplier quality oversight. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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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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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 manager jobs across New Jersey.
- Bachelor's degree in a scientific, engineering, or related technical discipline required
- Five or more years of quality assurance experience in a regulated manufacturing environment
- Working knowledge of FDA 21 CFR, cGMP, or ISO 9001 quality management standards
- Demonstrated experience leading audits, corrective actions, and CAPA processes
- Proficiency with quality management systems software and deviation tracking tools
- ASQ Certified Quality Manager or Certified Quality Auditor credential strongly preferred
Quality Assurance Manager Jobs in New Jersey: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a quality assurance manager in New Jersey?
Most quality assurance managers in New Jersey start with a bachelor's degree in engineering, life sciences, chemistry, or a related field, then build experience in regulated industries like pharmaceuticals or medical devices. New Jersey has no state-issued license for the role itself, but employers in FDA-regulated sectors strongly favor candidates who hold ASQ certifications such as the Certified Quality Auditor or Certified Quality Manager. Advancing from quality engineer or QA specialist roles within New Jersey's dense pharma corridor is the most common path.
How much do quality assurance managers make in New Jersey?
Quality assurance managers in New Jersey earn a median of about $147,260 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $91,410 for the lowest 10% to over $218,150 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire quality assurance managers in New Jersey?
Employers hiring quality assurance managers in New Jersey right now include SGS, MICRO, and Church & Dwight, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. New Jersey's concentration of pharmaceutical headquarters and contract manufacturing organizations means quality hiring activity here is more consistent than in most other states.
Which New Jersey cities have the most quality assurance manager jobs?
The cities with the most quality assurance manager openings in New Jersey are Princeton, Somerset, and Ewing. This distribution reflects the pharmaceutical and biotech corridor running through central and northern New Jersey, where major corporate campuses and contract research organizations cluster, while smaller suburban markets appear on the list because large single employers anchor local hiring in those communities.
Are there remote quality assurance manager jobs in New Jersey?
Yes, but they are less common than in purely analytical roles, since quality assurance managers in New Jersey's manufacturing-heavy industries are often required to be on-site for audits, production floor oversight, and regulatory inspections. About 37% of quality assurance manager openings tied to New Jersey are remote or hybrid as of November 2026. The functions most likely to be performed remotely are documentation review, supplier quality management, and quality system administration.
How can I get hired as a quality assurance manager in New Jersey with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is starting as a quality assurance associate, quality technician, or regulatory affairs coordinator at one of New Jersey's large pharmaceutical or medical device manufacturers, then moving into management after demonstrating ownership of a quality process. Companies like those operating along the Route 1 and I-287 corridors frequently hire for associate-level QA roles that serve as a pipeline into management. Earning an ASQ Certified Quality Improvement Associate credential and gaining hands-on experience with document control or internal auditing significantly strengthens a candidate's profile before applying.
Where can I find and apply to quality assurance manager jobs in New Jersey?
You can find and apply to quality assurance manager jobs in New Jersey on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers actively hiring in the state. Search the listings, find roles that fit your background and target industry, and apply directly to the ones that match.
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