Quality Assurance Specialist Jobs in New Hampshire
Quality Assurance Specialist jobs in New Hampshire concentrate heavily in advanced manufacturing, medical devices, defense electronics, and life sciences, with the strongest demand running from entry-level QA technicians through senior quality engineers. Manchester, Nashua, and the southern tier corridor anchor most hiring activity, where established employers like BAE Systems, Benchmark Electronics, and Dartmouth Health maintain large operations that depend on consistent quality oversight. Software-driven quality assurance, ISO 13485 compliance, and process validation are the specialties drawing the most consistent attention from New Hampshire hiring managers right now. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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JOB DESCRIPTION:
Position Title: QA Specialist I
Location: Bedford, New Hampshire
Department: Quality Assurance
Reporting To: QA Supervisor, External QA
Responsible For (Staff): No
The QA Specialist will work with other departments to ensure the quality of products and compliance to internal procedures and external standards. Primary responsibilities for this role includes Batch Record Review, Lot Disposition, and Quality System review. This position will also be responsible for evaluating deviation incidences and determining which warrant escalation to an investigation, quality review and approval of investigations, and creating and monitoring the associated CAPAs. In this role, the opportunity exists to shape and transform GxP programs by providing QA expertise and guidance to the manufacture of both clinical and commercial products.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Perform review of batch documentation for release of internal and external clinical
products/commercial products, while ensuring compliance with cGMPs, site SOPs, and regulatory requirements. Prioritize batch record review in support of business needs including maintaining batch status and communicate release needs throughout the organizationReview and approve master batch records for the timely initiation of GxP manufacturing activities
Responsible for quality oversight and administration of the deviation/investigation and CAPA programs
Review and approve Manufacturing, Quality Control, and other investigations in support of batch release and GMP compliance
Provide direction for complex investigations and CAPAs
Ensure timely, accurate and complete execution and documentation of quality system events: deviations, and CAPAs
Review, develop, and approve quality system procedures, specifications, and test methods
Review and approve CAPAs to prevent recurrence of deviations
Review and approve Change Control documentation
Responsible for tracking investigations and change control for timely completion. Provide status reports, including relevant quality metrics and participates in the management review process
Establish collaborative relationships with internal and external customers to ensure all quality and compliance matters and any issues that arise are addressed in an open and timely manner.
Monitor, identify and propose quality process and system improvements. Lead improvement projects and communicate status to management
Serve as QA representative to cross functional project teams such as tech transfer, process validation, and process improvement
Coordinate change control review meetings
Monitor status of change controls and facilitate the approval process
Perform risk assessments to comply with internal procedures and external guidelines
Provide training on department specific procedures and systems
Interface with clients to address any documentation and compliance concerns
Initiate, revise, and review controlled cGMP documents including SOPs, Material Specifications, Investigation protocols/reports, validation protocols/reports as applicable
Ensures site readiness for regulatory inspections
Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:
Experience performing RCA, technical writing, and working with quality related investigations
Knowledge of laboratory and production equipment and IQ/OQ/PQ
Knowledge of FDA regulations (i.e., 21CFR Part 210, 211 & 820) and some experience working with international regulations such as ICH
Experience using Risk Management Tools (FMEA, HACCP, PHA, etc.) and familiarity with ICH Q9
Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant scientific discipline preferred with a minimum of 5-7 years of pharmaceutical or biotech industry experience with 3+ years of experience in a QA Operations role supporting late stage clinical and/or commercial production
Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to make risk based decisions and resolve issues with minimal guidance
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate well orally and in writing
Proficiency in MS Office including Word, Excel, Access and Visio
Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced work environment
Honesty, integrity, respect and courtesy with all colleagues
Creative with the ability to work with minimal supervision and balanced with independent thinking
Resilient through operational and organizational change
Preferred:
Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant scientific discipline preferred with a minimum of 5-7 years of pharmaceutical or biotech industry experience with 3+ years of experience in a QA Operations role supporting late stage clinical and/or commercial production
ASQ certification preferred
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Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement:
PCI Pharma Services is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status.
At PCI, Equity and Inclusion are at the core of our company’s purpose: Together, delivering life-changing therapies. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace by holding ourselves accountable to the highest standards of understanding, fairness, respect, and equal opportunity – at every level. We envision a PCI community where everyone can belong and grow, and we strive to bring this vision to reality by continuously and intentionally assessing our people practices, policies and programs, marketing approach, and workplace culture.
Life changing therapies. Global impact. Bridge to thousands of biopharma companies and their patients.
We are PCI.
Our investment is in People who make an impact, drive progress and create a better tomorrow. Our strategy includes building teams across our global network to pioneer and shape the future of PCI.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Position Title: QA Specialist I
Location: Bedford, New Hampshire
Department: Quality Assurance
Reporting To: QA Supervisor, External QA
Responsible For (Staff): No
The QA Specialist will work with other departments to ensure the quality of products and compliance to internal procedures and external standards. Primary responsibilities for this role includes Batch Record Review, Lot Disposition, and Quality System review. This position will also be responsible for evaluating deviation incidences and determining which warrant escalation to an investigation, quality review and approval of investigations, and creating and monitoring the associated CAPAs. In this role, the opportunity exists to shape and transform GxP programs by providing QA expertise and guidance to the manufacture of both clinical and commercial products.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Perform review of batch documentation for release of internal and external clinical
products/commercial products, while ensuring compliance with cGMPs, site SOPs, and regulatory requirements. Prioritize batch record review in support of business needs including maintaining batch status and communicate release needs throughout the organizationReview and approve master batch records for the timely initiation of GxP manufacturing activities
Responsible for quality oversight and administration of the deviation/investigation and CAPA programs
Review and approve Manufacturing, Quality Control, and other investigations in support of batch release and GMP compliance
Provide direction for complex investigations and CAPAs
Ensure timely, accurate and complete execution and documentation of quality system events: deviations, and CAPAs
Review, develop, and approve quality system procedures, specifications, and test methods
Review and approve CAPAs to prevent recurrence of deviations
Review and approve Change Control documentation
Responsible for tracking investigations and change control for timely completion. Provide status reports, including relevant quality metrics and participates in the management review process
Establish collaborative relationships with internal and external customers to ensure all quality and compliance matters and any issues that arise are addressed in an open and timely manner.
Monitor, identify and propose quality process and system improvements. Lead improvement projects and communicate status to management
Serve as QA representative to cross functional project teams such as tech transfer, process validation, and process improvement
Coordinate change control review meetings
Monitor status of change controls and facilitate the approval process
Perform risk assessments to comply with internal procedures and external guidelines
Provide training on department specific procedures and systems
Interface with clients to address any documentation and compliance concerns
Initiate, revise, and review controlled cGMP documents including SOPs, Material Specifications, Investigation protocols/reports, validation protocols/reports as applicable
Ensures site readiness for regulatory inspections
Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:
Experience performing RCA, technical writing, and working with quality related investigations
Knowledge of laboratory and production equipment and IQ/OQ/PQ
Knowledge of FDA regulations (i.e., 21CFR Part 210, 211 & 820) and some experience working with international regulations such as ICH
Experience using Risk Management Tools (FMEA, HACCP, PHA, etc.) and familiarity with ICH Q9
Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant scientific discipline preferred with a minimum of 5-7 years of pharmaceutical or biotech industry experience with 3+ years of experience in a QA Operations role supporting late stage clinical and/or commercial production
Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to make risk based decisions and resolve issues with minimal guidance
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate well orally and in writing
Proficiency in MS Office including Word, Excel, Access and Visio
Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced work environment
Honesty, integrity, respect and courtesy with all colleagues
Creative with the ability to work with minimal supervision and balanced with independent thinking
Resilient through operational and organizational change
Preferred:
Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant scientific discipline preferred with a minimum of 5-7 years of pharmaceutical or biotech industry experience with 3+ years of experience in a QA Operations role supporting late stage clinical and/or commercial production
ASQ certification preferred
#LI-CW1
Join us and be part of building the bridge between life changing therapies and patients. Let’s talk future
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement:
PCI Pharma Services is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status.
At PCI, Equity and Inclusion are at the core of our company’s purpose: Together, delivering life-changing therapies. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace by holding ourselves accountable to the highest standards of understanding, fairness, respect, and equal opportunity – at every level. We envision a PCI community where everyone can belong and grow, and we strive to bring this vision to reality by continuously and intentionally assessing our people practices, policies and programs, marketing approach, and workplace culture.
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What New Hampshire Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in quality assurance specialist jobs across New Hampshire.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, life sciences, or a related technical field required
- Hands-on experience with ISO 9001 or AS9100 quality management systems preferred
- Proficiency with inspection tools, CMMs, or statistical process control software expected
- Familiarity with FDA 21 CFR Part 820 or ISO 13485 for medical device roles
- Strong documentation skills including writing NCRs, CAPAs, and audit reports
- ASQ Certified Quality Auditor or Certified Quality Engineer credential viewed favorably
Quality Assurance Specialist Jobs in New Hampshire: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a quality assurance specialist in New Hampshire?
Most quality assurance specialist roles in New Hampshire require a bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing technology, or a related field, though associate degrees paired with strong technical experience are accepted by many manufacturers. New Hampshire does not issue a state license specifically for quality assurance specialists, so employers focus on certifications from the American Society for Quality, such as the CQE or CQA, which are widely recognized across the state's defense, medical device, and advanced manufacturing sectors.
Which companies hire quality assurance specialists in New Hampshire?
New Hampshire quality assurance specialist roles are posted by Lonza, PCI Pharma Services, and Katalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. New Hampshire's concentration of defense contractors, medical device firms, and precision manufacturers in the Nashua and Manchester area means that quality assurance hiring here tends to be steady and technically demanding year-round.
Which New Hampshire cities have the most quality assurance specialist jobs?
Portsmouth, Bedford, and Manchester account for the largest share of quality assurance specialist openings in New Hampshire. Manchester and Nashua drive the bulk of demand because southern New Hampshire hosts the state's densest cluster of defense electronics, medical device, and precision manufacturing employers, while smaller cities like Concord and Portsmouth add openings through healthcare systems, state government contractors, and aerospace suppliers operating in those areas.
Are there remote quality assurance specialist jobs in New Hampshire?
Yes, but they're limited. Quality assurance specialist work often involves hands-on inspection, supplier audits, and production floor oversight that requires physical presence. About 0% of quality assurance specialist openings tied to New Hampshire are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those positions tend to cover document control, supplier quality management, or quality systems roles where the core work is review and analysis rather than direct product inspection.
How can I get hired as a quality assurance specialist in New Hampshire with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry point is a QA technician or quality inspector role at one of New Hampshire's advanced manufacturers, where employers like BAE Systems and medical device firms in the Nashua corridor regularly hire candidates with a technical associate degree or a completed engineering technology program from a school like NHTI or Manchester Community College. Gaining an ASQ entry-level credential or completing a co-op through the University of New Hampshire's engineering program gives candidates a meaningful edge, and lateral moves from production technician or lab assistant roles are a common path in.
Where can I find and apply to quality assurance specialist jobs in New Hampshire?
You can find and apply to quality assurance specialist jobs in New Hampshire on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the listings, find roles that match your background and location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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