Quality Assurance Specialist Jobs in Pennsylvania
Quality Assurance Specialist jobs in Pennsylvania are concentrated in pharmaceuticals, food and beverage manufacturing, and defense and aerospace, with steady demand from entry-level QA technicians through senior quality engineers. Philadelphia and its surrounding suburbs anchor the pharmaceutical hiring market, while Pittsburgh drives aerospace and industrial openings, and the Lehigh Valley supports both food manufacturing and medical device quality roles. Merck, Johnson and Johnson, and Hershey are among the established employers with deep QA hiring pipelines across the state. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Work Your Magic with us! Start your next chapter and join MilliporeSigma.
Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.
This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US.
Your Role:
The Quality Assurance Specialist I at MilliporeSigma in Sinking Spring will support the Quality Assurance department by completing functions such as peer reviews, raw material sampling, and cleaning. This individual will ensure that all aspects of Raw Material and Finished Product review and release are performed in accordance with approved site quality and safety standards. Other responsibilities include environmental monitoring, maintenance of 5S and hard copy SOPs, general data entry, as well as participation in investigations as needed. These activities are performed in accordance with approved procedures following site quality and safety standards.
- Sample raw materials, components, and finished products; complete material receipt reviews and sample submission documentation.
- Perform peer reviews and QA/QC release activities for raw materials, components, and finished products, including concurrent releases and re-evaluations.
- Monitor temperature and humidity in sampling suites and incubators; investigate out-of-specification events and maintain related records.
- Collect and conduct preliminary reviews of environmental monitoring samples; clean sampling areas and monitoring equipment.
- Support material control activities, including QA holds, rejections, damaged-container assessments, repacking, write-offs, part-number changes, and inventory updates in ERP systems.
- Review, verify, and release batch records; enter QC test results; create and approve COAs, COMs, manufacturer declarations, and production labels.
- Participate in deviation investigations, root-cause analyses, CAPA development, tracking, and effectiveness checks.
- Maintain SOPs, logbooks, indices, logs, and charts; support customer and internal audits, cross-functional meetings, inquiries, lot creation, and other quality-system activities.
Who You Are
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree. Bachelor’s Degree requirement may be substituted by applicable work experience.
- 1+ year direct Quality Assurance experience in a GMP environment.
- 2+ years of experience in a Pharmaceutical, Biopharm, or other Healthcare industry with demonstrable familiarity of cGMP’s, cGLP’s and/or related ISO/EXCiPACT requirements.
- An understanding of commercial Quality Systems and their application in a manufacturing environment.
- Good customer service skills and the ability to negotiate win-win outcomes.
Pay Range for this position: $26-$29 per hour
The offer range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base pay compensation for this position. The actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level of experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors. Position may be eligible for sales or performance-based bonuses. Benefits offered by the Company include health insurance, paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, and other perquisites.
What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!
Apply now and become a part of a team that is dedicated to Sparking Discovery and Elevating Humanity!
Work Your Magic with us! Start your next chapter and join MilliporeSigma.
Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.
This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US.
Your Role:
The Quality Assurance Specialist I at MilliporeSigma in Sinking Spring will support the Quality Assurance department by completing functions such as peer reviews, raw material sampling, and cleaning. This individual will ensure that all aspects of Raw Material and Finished Product review and release are performed in accordance with approved site quality and safety standards. Other responsibilities include environmental monitoring, maintenance of 5S and hard copy SOPs, general data entry, as well as participation in investigations as needed. These activities are performed in accordance with approved procedures following site quality and safety standards.
- Sample raw materials, components, and finished products; complete material receipt reviews and sample submission documentation.
- Perform peer reviews and QA/QC release activities for raw materials, components, and finished products, including concurrent releases and re-evaluations.
- Monitor temperature and humidity in sampling suites and incubators; investigate out-of-specification events and maintain related records.
- Collect and conduct preliminary reviews of environmental monitoring samples; clean sampling areas and monitoring equipment.
- Support material control activities, including QA holds, rejections, damaged-container assessments, repacking, write-offs, part-number changes, and inventory updates in ERP systems.
- Review, verify, and release batch records; enter QC test results; create and approve COAs, COMs, manufacturer declarations, and production labels.
- Participate in deviation investigations, root-cause analyses, CAPA development, tracking, and effectiveness checks.
- Maintain SOPs, logbooks, indices, logs, and charts; support customer and internal audits, cross-functional meetings, inquiries, lot creation, and other quality-system activities.
Who You Are
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree. Bachelor’s Degree requirement may be substituted by applicable work experience.
- 1+ year direct Quality Assurance experience in a GMP environment.
- 2+ years of experience in a Pharmaceutical, Biopharm, or other Healthcare industry with demonstrable familiarity of cGMP’s, cGLP’s and/or related ISO/EXCiPACT requirements.
- An understanding of commercial Quality Systems and their application in a manufacturing environment.
- Good customer service skills and the ability to negotiate win-win outcomes.
Pay Range for this position: $26-$29 per hour
The offer range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base pay compensation for this position. The actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level of experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors. Position may be eligible for sales or performance-based bonuses. Benefits offered by the Company include health insurance, paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, and other perquisites.
What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!
Apply now and become a part of a team that is dedicated to Sparking Discovery and Elevating Humanity!
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Where Pennsylvania roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Quality Assurance Specialist Job Market in Pennsylvania
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
- Retail
- Staffing & Recruiting
- Technology & Software
- Electronics & Hardware
What Pennsylvania Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in quality assurance specialist jobs across Pennsylvania.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, life sciences, chemistry, or a related technical field
- Familiarity with FDA 21 CFR Part 820 or cGMP regulations for regulated-industry roles
- Experience writing and reviewing standard operating procedures and quality documentation
- Proficiency with quality management systems such as SAP QM, Veeva, or MasterControl
- Working knowledge of statistical process control methods and root cause analysis tools
- ASQ Certified Quality Auditor or Certified Quality Engineer credential preferred
Quality Assurance Specialist Jobs in Pennsylvania: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a quality assurance specialist in Pennsylvania?
Most quality assurance specialists in Pennsylvania enter the field with a bachelor's degree in engineering, biology, chemistry, or a related discipline. Pennsylvania does not issue a state-specific QA license, but employers in the state's large pharmaceutical and food manufacturing sectors expect familiarity with FDA regulations and often prefer candidates who have earned or are pursuing an ASQ certification such as the Certified Quality Auditor. Internships with the region's major pharmaceutical or defense contractors are a common bridge into the role.
Which companies hire quality assurance specialists in Pennsylvania?
Employers hiring quality assurance specialists in Pennsylvania right now include Krystal Biotech, DHL, and Eurofins, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Pennsylvania's dense concentration of pharmaceutical manufacturers, food producers, and defense contractors means QA roles turn over regularly and hiring stays active well beyond the largest names.
Which Pennsylvania cities have the most quality assurance specialist jobs?
The cities with the most quality assurance specialist openings in Pennsylvania are Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Bethlehem. Philadelphia and its suburbs dominate because of the region's pharmaceutical corridor along Route 202, while Pittsburgh's aerospace and medical device manufacturers fuel demand in western Pennsylvania, and mid-state markets like the Lehigh Valley see consistent openings tied to food processing and manufacturing plants.
Are there remote quality assurance specialist jobs in Pennsylvania?
Yes, but they're limited, because quality assurance work often requires hands-on inspection, lab presence, or direct observation on a production floor. About 34% of quality assurance specialist openings tied to Pennsylvania are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions tend to concentrate in document control, supplier quality management, and audit coordination functions rather than hands-on inspection roles.
How can I get hired as a quality assurance specialist in Pennsylvania with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry point is a QA technician or quality inspector role at one of Pennsylvania's food or pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities, where employers regularly hire candidates with a two-year or four-year science degree and no prior QA title. Large Lehigh Valley food producers and the Philadelphia-area pharmaceutical campuses run structured new-graduate programs and co-op pipelines through Pennsylvania universities. Moving laterally from a production operator, lab analyst, or incoming inspection role is also common, and earning an ASQ entry-level certification gives candidates a concrete credential edge.
Where can I find and apply to quality assurance specialist jobs in Pennsylvania?
You can find and apply to quality assurance specialist jobs in Pennsylvania on Migrate Mate, which lists current Pennsylvania openings across the state's pharmaceutical, manufacturing, food, and defense sectors. Find roles that fit your experience and location and apply directly.
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