Quality Assurance Specialist Jobs in New Jersey
Quality Assurance Specialist jobs in New Jersey are in steady demand across the state's pharmaceutical and life sciences corridor, medical device manufacturing, food processing, and financial services sectors, with openings at every level from entry-level inspector to senior QA manager. The heaviest hiring concentrates in the Parsippany-Troy Hills area, Princeton, and the Newark metro, where established names like Johnson & Johnson, Merck, and Becton Dickinson maintain significant operations. The most in-demand specialties are regulatory compliance, validation, and document control. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE: This position will inspect materials before, during and after production including filling and/or packaging to measure the characteristics of materials and ensure that they conform to specifications.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develops and maintains inspection reports.
- Prepares and maintains test data for review.
- Communicates quality or compliance concerns with urgency.
- Performs visual and functional inspection of materials against statistically based sampling plans using measuring devices such as balances, micrometers, and gauges to determine conformance to specifications. Materials include incoming raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods as applicable.
- Maintains detailed records of sampling, inspections, and testing activities.
- Performs room, equipment, and packaging line clearance checks prior to each stage of manufacturing following detailed written procedures.
- Conducts in process testing per manufacturing and packaging batch record instructions.
- Prepares finished product samples for QA retains following applicable SOP’s and customer requirements.
- Labels component receipt, visual examination, counting, preliminary inspection and sampling, and product reconciliation.
- Labels material for disposition in Warehouse area including Quarantine, Released, In-Process, Finished Goods, Returned Goods, client specific Retain Samples, R&D Use, and Rejected materials.
- Ensures the proper isolation of rejected material generated during batch process and accountability in the batch record.
- Verifies picked and packed materials for product distribution.
- Prepares samples for chemical analysis (performed offsite where required).
- In performing the above duties, the individual is responsible for accurately and clearly documenting inspection records in accordance with cGMPs.
- Prepares routine calibration reports, schedule calibrations with external service providers, review and approve calibration reports.
- Coordinates routine environmental monitoring with external service providers and review results.
- Supports equipment cleaning verification including swabbing equipment surfaces, transfer of swab samples to external testing partners, and review results.
- Carries out duties in compliance with all federal and state regulations and guidelines.
- Complies with all company and site policies and procedures including but not limited to safety, standard operating procedures, and work instructions.
- Remains current in profession and industry trends.
- Makes a positive contribution as demonstrated by:
- making suggestions for improvement.
- learning new skills, procedures and processes.
- Is available for other duties as required.
- Is available for overtime as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
- High school diploma or GED required with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience OR Bachelor’s Degree in a Science field preferred with a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience.
- Familiar with cGMPs, EU, 21 CFR Part 210, 211, and 820, ISO and the USP.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to give internal and external presentations.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) or related software.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Demonstrated ability to read and interpret documents such as standard operating procedures, manuals, batch records, work instructions and specifications.
- Legible handwriting.
COMPETENCIES/SKILLS:
- Read, write, review and interpret documents such as standard operating procedures, manuals, batch records, work instructions, specifications, protocols, contracts.
- Communicates clearly in writing and orally.
- Apply concepts of basic arithmetic such as addition, subtraction, fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical solutions.
- Demonstrates effective collaboration and teamwork.
- Demonstrates experience working in a cGMP environment.
- Familiar with project management tools and technologies such as Microsoft Project.
- Successfully completes regulatory and job training requirements.
- Computer skills:
- Enter data into computer using software applications for data entry, data analysis, statistical analysis, and word processing.
- Proficiency with e-mail systems.
- Ability to perform repetitive tasks while maintaining speed of work and attention to detail without loss to production.
- Ability to work with others in a team environment.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None
SCHEDULE: On-site 5 days a week
SALARY: Non-exempt role: Up to $27/hour dependent on experience
WORK ENVIRONMENT: This job operates in a manufacturing/packaging/warehouse setting.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds frequently preferred.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
TRAVEL:
- Travel will be required less than 10% of the time.
SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE: This position will inspect materials before, during and after production including filling and/or packaging to measure the characteristics of materials and ensure that they conform to specifications.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develops and maintains inspection reports.
- Prepares and maintains test data for review.
- Communicates quality or compliance concerns with urgency.
- Performs visual and functional inspection of materials against statistically based sampling plans using measuring devices such as balances, micrometers, and gauges to determine conformance to specifications. Materials include incoming raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods as applicable.
- Maintains detailed records of sampling, inspections, and testing activities.
- Performs room, equipment, and packaging line clearance checks prior to each stage of manufacturing following detailed written procedures.
- Conducts in process testing per manufacturing and packaging batch record instructions.
- Prepares finished product samples for QA retains following applicable SOP’s and customer requirements.
- Labels component receipt, visual examination, counting, preliminary inspection and sampling, and product reconciliation.
- Labels material for disposition in Warehouse area including Quarantine, Released, In-Process, Finished Goods, Returned Goods, client specific Retain Samples, R&D Use, and Rejected materials.
- Ensures the proper isolation of rejected material generated during batch process and accountability in the batch record.
- Verifies picked and packed materials for product distribution.
- Prepares samples for chemical analysis (performed offsite where required).
- In performing the above duties, the individual is responsible for accurately and clearly documenting inspection records in accordance with cGMPs.
- Prepares routine calibration reports, schedule calibrations with external service providers, review and approve calibration reports.
- Coordinates routine environmental monitoring with external service providers and review results.
- Supports equipment cleaning verification including swabbing equipment surfaces, transfer of swab samples to external testing partners, and review results.
- Carries out duties in compliance with all federal and state regulations and guidelines.
- Complies with all company and site policies and procedures including but not limited to safety, standard operating procedures, and work instructions.
- Remains current in profession and industry trends.
- Makes a positive contribution as demonstrated by:
- making suggestions for improvement.
- learning new skills, procedures and processes.
- Is available for other duties as required.
- Is available for overtime as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
- High school diploma or GED required with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience OR Bachelor’s Degree in a Science field preferred with a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience.
- Familiar with cGMPs, EU, 21 CFR Part 210, 211, and 820, ISO and the USP.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to give internal and external presentations.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) or related software.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Demonstrated ability to read and interpret documents such as standard operating procedures, manuals, batch records, work instructions and specifications.
- Legible handwriting.
COMPETENCIES/SKILLS:
- Read, write, review and interpret documents such as standard operating procedures, manuals, batch records, work instructions, specifications, protocols, contracts.
- Communicates clearly in writing and orally.
- Apply concepts of basic arithmetic such as addition, subtraction, fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical solutions.
- Demonstrates effective collaboration and teamwork.
- Demonstrates experience working in a cGMP environment.
- Familiar with project management tools and technologies such as Microsoft Project.
- Successfully completes regulatory and job training requirements.
- Computer skills:
- Enter data into computer using software applications for data entry, data analysis, statistical analysis, and word processing.
- Proficiency with e-mail systems.
- Ability to perform repetitive tasks while maintaining speed of work and attention to detail without loss to production.
- Ability to work with others in a team environment.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None
SCHEDULE: On-site 5 days a week
SALARY: Non-exempt role: Up to $27/hour dependent on experience
WORK ENVIRONMENT: This job operates in a manufacturing/packaging/warehouse setting.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds frequently preferred.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
TRAVEL:
- Travel will be required less than 10% of the time.
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- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
- Medical Devices
- Retail
- Insurance
- Science & Research
What New Jersey Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in quality assurance specialist jobs across New Jersey.
- Bachelor's degree in life sciences, engineering, chemistry, or a related technical field
- Hands-on experience with GMP, GLP, or ISO quality management systems
- Proficiency in document control, deviation management, and CAPA processes
- Familiarity with FDA regulatory requirements and pharmaceutical or medical device standards
- Experience using quality management software such as Veeva, MasterControl, or TrackWise
- Strong written communication skills for preparing SOPs, audit reports, and quality records
Quality Assurance Specialist Jobs in New Jersey: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a quality assurance specialist in New Jersey?
Most quality assurance specialist positions in New Jersey require a bachelor's degree in a life sciences, engineering, or technical discipline, which aligns with the state's concentration of pharmaceutical and medical device employers. New Jersey does not issue a state license for the role itself, but industry certifications such as the ASQ Certified Quality Auditor or Certified Quality Engineer are recognized by many New Jersey employers. Candidates who gain experience with GMP environments or FDA-regulated facilities through internships or entry-level lab roles are strongly positioned.
Which companies hire quality assurance specialists in New Jersey?
Employers hiring quality assurance specialists in New Jersey right now include Amneal Pharmaceuticals, Merck, and MICRO, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. New Jersey's dense concentration of pharmaceutical headquarters and contract manufacturing organizations means quality assurance roles here tend to be highly specialized and closely tied to FDA regulatory work.
Which New Jersey cities have the most quality assurance specialist jobs?
The cities with the most quality assurance specialist openings in New Jersey are Princeton, Somerset, and Bridgewater. This distribution reflects the state's pharmaceutical and life sciences corridor running through central and northern New Jersey, where large corporate campuses and manufacturing sites anchor consistent hiring, while the Newark area adds demand from medical device, food, and logistics companies.
Are there remote quality assurance specialist jobs in New Jersey?
Yes, but they are less common than in purely analytical roles because quality assurance work often involves on-site inspections, lab oversight, and hands-on audits. About 36% of quality assurance specialist openings tied to New Jersey are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, which reflects meaningful but selective flexibility. The parts of the role most likely to go remote are document review, supplier quality oversight, and regulatory writing.
How can I get hired as a quality assurance specialist in New Jersey with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a quality technician or QA associate role at one of New Jersey's contract pharmaceutical manufacturers or medical device companies, where smaller teams often hire candidates with a relevant degree and train them on GMP processes. Large employers across the central New Jersey pharmaceutical corridor regularly bring in recent graduates through co-op programs and rotational tracks. Earning an ASQ entry-level certification or completing a validation or regulatory affairs certificate program through Rutgers or a similar New Jersey institution gives candidates a concrete edge over others applying without direct experience.
Where can I find and apply to quality assurance specialist jobs in New Jersey?
You can find and apply to quality assurance specialist jobs in New Jersey on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the listings for roles that match your experience and specialization, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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