Quality Specialist Jobs in New Mexico
Quality Specialist jobs in New Mexico are concentrated in aerospace and defense manufacturing, healthcare systems, and government-contracted research facilities, with demand stretching from entry-level inspection roles to senior quality engineering positions. Albuquerque, Santa Fe, and Rio Rancho are the primary hiring hubs, where employers such as Sandia National Laboratories, Honeywell Federal Manufacturing and Technologies, and Presbyterian Healthcare Services maintain consistent quality-focused workforces. The most in-demand specialties include supplier quality management, ISO and AS9100 compliance, and quality systems auditing. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Quality Investigations Specialist III in Albuquerque, NM
Build your future at Curia, where our work has the power to save lives
Curia is a global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) with over 30 years of experience partnering with pharmaceutical and biotech companies to provide life-saving treatments to patients. At Curia, we are on a mission to advance our customers’ therapies from curiosity to cure and ultimately to improve patients’ lives.
We proudly offer
- Generous benefit options (eligible first day of employment)
- Paid training, vacation and holidays (vacation accrual begins on first day of employment)
- Career advancement opportunities
- Education reimbursement
- 401K program with matching contributions
- Learning platform
- And more!
The Quality Investigations Specialist III plays a critical role in ensuring the success of our pharmaceutical manufacturing operations by providing Quality Assurance oversight and subject matter expertise for current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) investigations. In this position, the specialist leads comprehensive root cause analyses of process deviations, non-conformances, and quality issues that may impact product safety, efficacy, or compliance. This position works closely with cross-functional teams such as production, engineering, and validation, to gather and analyzes data to develop and implement effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs). This role is responsible for ensuring timely investigation closure, maintaining compliance with FDA and other regulatory standards, and supporting internal and external audits. The Quality Investigations Specialist III also contributes to continuous improvement initiatives, helping to enhance the robustness of manufacturing processes and ensure the highest standards of product quality and patient safety.
- Provides QA oversight and subject matter expertise for GMP investigations
- Works with Quality and Operations to assure facilities and processes are in a constant state of readiness for regulatory and customer inspections
- Supports product complaints, deviations, and failure investigations.
- Serves as the subject matter expert for all related analytical and technical Quality Assurance
- Contributes to CURIA’s core values of Curiosity, Urgency, Respect, Integrity and Accountability.
- Reviews and closes Deviation investigations, Corrective and Preventative actions, and Change controls if related to investigations.
- Reviews and supports root cause analysis process and determination of corrective actions stemming from investigations.
- Identifies procedural deficiencies and proposes solutions to address
- Independently revises, reviews, and approves SOPs.
- Provides guidance and mentorship to team members and junior staff
- Supports CURIA Compliance department during FDA and other agency inspections as well as customer and internal audits
- Understands Code of Federal Regulations European Medicines Agency Eudralex as they pertain to Pharmaceutical manufacturing for drug product.
- Initiates and/or participates in the site or global projects and improvement efforts, as needed.
- Read and Interpret SOPs to ensure compliance as Quality Assurance representative across Curia site.
- Maintain up to date trainings
- Other duties as assigned
- Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Chemistry, Biology or related field of study
- Minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in quality assurance and/or regulatory experience in the pharmaceutical industry with demonstrated understanding of laboratory, manufacturing, packaging, regulatory, compliance, and quality assurance requirements for biological and drug product manufacturing
Supervisory Responsibilities:
This role does not have supervisory responsibilities, yet it may involve mentoring, guiding, and advising.
- Provides guidance and mentorship to team members
- Fosters a collaborative and positive work environment
- Champions change
- Promotes a safe and healthy work environment by actively identifying and addressing potential hazards, following established safety protocols, participating in safety training programs, and fostering a culture of awareness and responsibility among team members.
- Demonstrates strong attention to detail
Other Qualifications:
Must pass a background check
Must pass a drug screen
May be required to pass Occupational Health Screening
Education, experience, location and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.
We do not accept unsolicited assistance from any headhunters or recruitment firms for any of our job openings. All resumes or profiles submitted by search firms to any employee at Curia, in any form without a valid, signed search agreement by an authorized signatory in place for the specific position, approved by Talent Acquisition, will be deemed the sole property of Curia. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Curia because of the unsolicited referral.
All interested applicants must apply online. Please be aware of scammers. Curia will only send offer letters and requests for sensitive personal information from a curiaglobal.com email address. Curia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Curia is an E-Verify employer.
Quality Investigations Specialist III in Albuquerque, NM
Build your future at Curia, where our work has the power to save lives
Curia is a global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) with over 30 years of experience partnering with pharmaceutical and biotech companies to provide life-saving treatments to patients. At Curia, we are on a mission to advance our customers’ therapies from curiosity to cure and ultimately to improve patients’ lives.
We proudly offer
- Generous benefit options (eligible first day of employment)
- Paid training, vacation and holidays (vacation accrual begins on first day of employment)
- Career advancement opportunities
- Education reimbursement
- 401K program with matching contributions
- Learning platform
- And more!
The Quality Investigations Specialist III plays a critical role in ensuring the success of our pharmaceutical manufacturing operations by providing Quality Assurance oversight and subject matter expertise for current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) investigations. In this position, the specialist leads comprehensive root cause analyses of process deviations, non-conformances, and quality issues that may impact product safety, efficacy, or compliance. This position works closely with cross-functional teams such as production, engineering, and validation, to gather and analyzes data to develop and implement effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs). This role is responsible for ensuring timely investigation closure, maintaining compliance with FDA and other regulatory standards, and supporting internal and external audits. The Quality Investigations Specialist III also contributes to continuous improvement initiatives, helping to enhance the robustness of manufacturing processes and ensure the highest standards of product quality and patient safety.
- Provides QA oversight and subject matter expertise for GMP investigations
- Works with Quality and Operations to assure facilities and processes are in a constant state of readiness for regulatory and customer inspections
- Supports product complaints, deviations, and failure investigations.
- Serves as the subject matter expert for all related analytical and technical Quality Assurance
- Contributes to CURIA’s core values of Curiosity, Urgency, Respect, Integrity and Accountability.
- Reviews and closes Deviation investigations, Corrective and Preventative actions, and Change controls if related to investigations.
- Reviews and supports root cause analysis process and determination of corrective actions stemming from investigations.
- Identifies procedural deficiencies and proposes solutions to address
- Independently revises, reviews, and approves SOPs.
- Provides guidance and mentorship to team members and junior staff
- Supports CURIA Compliance department during FDA and other agency inspections as well as customer and internal audits
- Understands Code of Federal Regulations European Medicines Agency Eudralex as they pertain to Pharmaceutical manufacturing for drug product.
- Initiates and/or participates in the site or global projects and improvement efforts, as needed.
- Read and Interpret SOPs to ensure compliance as Quality Assurance representative across Curia site.
- Maintain up to date trainings
- Other duties as assigned
- Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Chemistry, Biology or related field of study
- Minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in quality assurance and/or regulatory experience in the pharmaceutical industry with demonstrated understanding of laboratory, manufacturing, packaging, regulatory, compliance, and quality assurance requirements for biological and drug product manufacturing
Supervisory Responsibilities:
This role does not have supervisory responsibilities, yet it may involve mentoring, guiding, and advising.
- Provides guidance and mentorship to team members
- Fosters a collaborative and positive work environment
- Champions change
- Promotes a safe and healthy work environment by actively identifying and addressing potential hazards, following established safety protocols, participating in safety training programs, and fostering a culture of awareness and responsibility among team members.
- Demonstrates strong attention to detail
Other Qualifications:
Must pass a background check
Must pass a drug screen
May be required to pass Occupational Health Screening
Education, experience, location and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.
We do not accept unsolicited assistance from any headhunters or recruitment firms for any of our job openings. All resumes or profiles submitted by search firms to any employee at Curia, in any form without a valid, signed search agreement by an authorized signatory in place for the specific position, approved by Talent Acquisition, will be deemed the sole property of Curia. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Curia because of the unsolicited referral.
All interested applicants must apply online. Please be aware of scammers. Curia will only send offer letters and requests for sensitive personal information from a curiaglobal.com email address. Curia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Curia is an E-Verify employer.
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Quality Specialist Job Market in New Mexico
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What New Mexico Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in quality specialist jobs across New Mexico.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, or a related technical field required
- ASQ Certified Quality Auditor or Certified Quality Engineer certification strongly preferred
- Experience with ISO 9001 or AS9100 quality management systems in a regulated environment
- Proficiency in statistical process control tools and quality software such as Minitab
- Familiarity with government or defense contract quality requirements and DCAA standards
- Strong documentation and corrective action reporting skills for regulated industries
Quality Specialist Jobs in New Mexico: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a quality specialist in New Mexico?
Most quality specialist roles in New Mexico require a bachelor's degree in engineering, life sciences, or a related field, though some positions accept an associate degree paired with relevant industry experience. New Mexico does not issue a state-specific license for quality specialists, so employers rely on nationally recognized credentials such as ASQ certifications. Candidates targeting aerospace, defense, or national laboratory roles should also be prepared for security clearance eligibility requirements common to New Mexico's government-contracted sector.
Which companies hire quality specialists in New Mexico?
Companies currently hiring quality specialists in New Mexico include Curia, RK, and Kiewit, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. New Mexico's concentration of aerospace contractors, national laboratories, and integrated health systems means quality specialist roles appear across a wide range of regulated industries throughout the state.
Which New Mexico cities have the most quality specialist jobs?
Albuquerque, Santa Teresa, and Farmington account for the largest share of quality specialist openings in New Mexico. Albuquerque drives the bulk of demand as home to Sandia National Laboratories, major defense contractors, and Presbyterian and Lovelace hospital systems, while Rio Rancho benefits from its proximity to Albuquerque's manufacturing corridor and Santa Fe draws openings through state government agencies and healthcare organizations.
Are there remote quality specialist jobs in New Mexico?
Yes, but they're rare. Quality specialist work is largely hands-on, involving physical inspections, audits of production floors, and direct oversight of manufacturing or clinical processes that require on-site presence. About 33% of quality specialist openings tied to New Mexico are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote options most likely in quality management system administration, documentation review, and supplier audit coordination roles.
How can I get hired as a quality specialist in New Mexico with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through a quality inspector or quality technician role at a New Mexico manufacturer or healthcare facility, where you learn auditing and documentation processes on the job. Employers such as Honeywell Federal Manufacturing and Presbyterian Healthcare Services have hired candidates from adjacent roles in production, laboratory technology, and supply chain coordination. Pursuing an entry-level ASQ certification, such as the Certified Quality Inspector credential, before applying gives candidates a concrete edge when competing against others without direct experience.
Where can I find and apply to quality specialist jobs in New Mexico?
You can find and apply to quality specialist jobs in New Mexico on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, Santa Fe, and other parts of the state. Search the listings for roles that match your experience level and industry background, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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