Entry Level Quality Improvement Specialist Jobs
New grad quality improvement specialist jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong internship or a process-improvement portfolio can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are across Healthcare & Medical Services, Food & Beverage, and Chemicals & Materials, with employers like Carlisle Construction Materials, FCT, and Jobot hiring at this level now.
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Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
Responsible for managing medium to large-scale projects within an assigned functional area. Takes ownership of the project lifecycle overall by guiding teams and staff, facilitating communication between stakeholders, and monitoring progress toward project goals. Ensures that the project is completed successfully and provides support to team members and stakeholders as they complete essential tasks.
Essential Functions
- Develops comprehensive project plans, monitors, and manages projects from initiation through completion.
- Uses formal processes and tools to manage project risks, and changes.
- Manages projects to ensure on-time completion, within specifications
- Communicates regularly on project status with project stakeholders.
- Identifies potential risks early, analyzes the possible impact, and develops mitigation strategies.
- Creates meeting notes and documents team decisions
- Tracks and resolves issues and inquiries from multiple stakeholders
- Communicates program information
- Develops presentations on performance leveraging data from dashboards and analytic teams
- Coordinates and schedules meetings
Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor's Degree in a Related Field of Study or equivalent years of experience required
Experience
- 2-3 years of project management experience required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Strong project management skills, including the ability to plan, organize, and execute projects effectively.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with healthcare professionals across multiple disciplines and experiences.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Proficiency in project management software.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Strong PowerPoint and presentation creation skills
- Excellent customer service skills
- Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Remote Type
Work Location
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Work Shift
Pay Range
Grade
At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.
EEO Statement:
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
Responsible for managing medium to large-scale projects within an assigned functional area. Takes ownership of the project lifecycle overall by guiding teams and staff, facilitating communication between stakeholders, and monitoring progress toward project goals. Ensures that the project is completed successfully and provides support to team members and stakeholders as they complete essential tasks.
Essential Functions
- Develops comprehensive project plans, monitors, and manages projects from initiation through completion.
- Uses formal processes and tools to manage project risks, and changes.
- Manages projects to ensure on-time completion, within specifications
- Communicates regularly on project status with project stakeholders.
- Identifies potential risks early, analyzes the possible impact, and develops mitigation strategies.
- Creates meeting notes and documents team decisions
- Tracks and resolves issues and inquiries from multiple stakeholders
- Communicates program information
- Develops presentations on performance leveraging data from dashboards and analytic teams
- Coordinates and schedules meetings
Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor's Degree in a Related Field of Study or equivalent years of experience required
Experience
- 2-3 years of project management experience required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Strong project management skills, including the ability to plan, organize, and execute projects effectively.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with healthcare professionals across multiple disciplines and experiences.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Proficiency in project management software.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Strong PowerPoint and presentation creation skills
- Excellent customer service skills
- Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Remote Type
Work Location
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Work Shift
Pay Range
Grade
At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.
EEO Statement:
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.
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Who's Hiring
- Carlisle Construction Materials5
- FCT2
- Jobot2
- Stord2
- Perdue2
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services23
- Food & Beverage7
- Chemicals & Materials7
- Construction & Real Estate6
- Consulting & Professional Services5
Entry Level Quality Improvement Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level quality improvement specialist job?
Employers hiring at the entry level look for familiarity with quality methodologies like Lean or Six Sigma, even at an introductory or coursework level. A capstone project, internship, or volunteer process-improvement work gives you a concrete example to discuss in interviews. Certifications such as a Yellow Belt or a Lean fundamentals credential help you stand out when your work history is limited.
Which companies hire entry level quality improvement specialists?
Companies hiring entry level quality improvement specialists right now include Carlisle Construction Materials, FCT, and Jobot, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Health systems, manufacturers, and government contractors tend to have structured entry level pipelines because continuous improvement is built into their compliance and accreditation requirements.
Are there remote entry level quality improvement specialist jobs?
Yes, though on-site roles remain common at this level. About 18% of entry level quality improvement specialist openings are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, with hybrid arrangements most frequent in healthcare administration and consulting settings where some site-based observation is still required.
Are these new grad quality improvement specialist jobs?
Yes, many of the openings on this page are new grad and junior roles that explicitly welcome recent graduates or candidates with zero to two years of experience. A new grad friendly posting typically accepts internship hours or academic projects in place of professional experience, and may offer structured onboarding or mentorship to build core quality improvement competencies on the job.
Which industries hire the most entry level quality improvement specialists?
Entry Level quality improvement specialist roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Food & Beverage, and Chemicals & Materials, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. These sectors drive entry level demand because regulatory requirements, accreditation standards, and operational efficiency goals create ongoing needs for analysts who can support data collection, audit preparation, and process documentation.