Quality Specialist Jobs in Ohio
Quality Specialist jobs in Ohio are in consistent demand, with the state's deep manufacturing base, automotive supply chain, and large healthcare systems generating openings at every level from entry-level inspector to senior quality engineer. Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati account for the heaviest hiring, where employers like Procter & Gamble, Honda of America, and Cleveland Clinic maintain large quality functions. The most sought-after specialties in Ohio are quality assurance in automotive and medical device manufacturing, supplier quality management, and regulatory compliance in life sciences. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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What Quality Assurance contributes to Cardinal Health
Quality develops and implements quality policies, procedures, and processes to ensure products and services comply with regulatory standards and specifications.
Quality Assurance develops and implements a compliant and cost-effective quality system that assures products and services are reliable, safe and effective. This job family provides oversight of production/manufacturing activities, training to operational and quality control personnel, and educates business leaders on Quality policies and procedures and ensures that all products and services are properly reviewed for quality and documented.
Job Summary
The quality assurance specialist (QAS) performs all quality review and approval/release decisions at an FDA-regulated drug manufacturing facility. The facility manufactures three sterile liquid injection drugs, FDG, NaF and Vizamyl, that are used for Positron Emission Tomography (PET) scans.
Responsibilities
Handles CGMP documentation review related to product release, facilities and equipment, material controls, laboratory controls, packaging and labeling, and production & process controls.
Establishes and reports metrics related products and processes as deemed necessary by the Regional Quality Manager RQM.
Ensures the site manufactures products to meet the requirements of 21 CFR 212 (CGMP).
Handles and ensures quality of documentation (control, retention, and archival) to support CGMP activities.
Engages and collaborates with operations department to drive quality system and CGMP requirements.
Performs product release activities per CGMP requirements.
Monitors CAPA in investigations and closes when completed or escalates (if necessary).
Performs aseptic review of the site with operations and documents results.
Reports quality system issues to the RQM and others as necessary. This includes timely escalation of discrepancies upon identification
Schedule: Site production hours are Monday through Friday from 1am-12pm. Rotating schedule (1am-9am and 4am -12pm). Occasional weekends may be required.
Location: Onsite in Columbus, OH
Qualifications
2-4 years of experience, preferred
Bachelor's degree in related field, or equivalent work experience, preferred
Proficiency with MS Excel and MS Word
Interpersonal skills
Attention to detail
Prior experience working nightshift, preferred
Prior experience maintaining a filing system, preferred
Project management, preferred
Prior experience in a cGMP environment, preferred
What is expected of you and others at this level
Applies working knowledge in the application of concepts, principles and technical capabilities to perform varied tasks
Works on projects of moderate scope and complexity
Identifies possible solutions to a variety of technical problems and takes action to resolve
Applies judgment within defined parameters
Receives general guidance and may receive more detailed instruction on new projects
Work reviewed for sound reasoning and accuracy
Anticipated salary range: $66,500 - $95,000
Bonus eligible: No
Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.
Medical, dental and vision coverage
Paid time off plan
Health savings account (HSA)
401k savings plan
Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Work-Life resources
Paid parental leave
Healthy lifestyle programs
Application window anticipated to close: 10/24/2026 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.
The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.
Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.
Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.
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Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Science & Research
- Media & Entertainment
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
What Ohio Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in quality specialist jobs across Ohio.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, or a related technical field
- Hands-on experience with quality management systems such as ISO 9001 or IATF 16949
- Proficiency with statistical process control and root cause analysis methods
- Familiarity with GD&T, inspection tools, and dimensional measurement techniques
- Experience conducting internal audits and preparing corrective action documentation
- Strong written communication skills for nonconformance reports and quality records
Quality Specialist Jobs in Ohio: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a quality specialist in Ohio?
Most quality specialist roles in Ohio require a bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, or a science field, though associate degrees combined with hands-on production experience can open entry-level doors. Ohio does not issue a state license for quality specialists, so employers rely on industry credentials like ASQ Certified Quality Technician or Certified Quality Engineer. Manufacturing-heavy regions like Toledo, Dayton, and Columbus have particularly strong pipelines through community college technical programs and employer apprenticeships.
Which companies hire quality specialists in Ohio?
Employers hiring quality specialists in Ohio right now include VIVA, Anduril, and OptioRx, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Ohio's concentration of automotive, aerospace, and medical device manufacturers means hiring tends to be steady year-round rather than seasonal.
Which Ohio cities have the most quality specialist jobs?
Columbus, Cincinnati, and Cleveland account for the most quality specialist openings in Ohio. Columbus draws volume from its mix of healthcare systems, technology firms, and distribution operations, while Cleveland and Cincinnati are anchored by long-established manufacturing, medical device, and chemical industry employers that maintain large on-site quality teams.
Are there remote quality specialist jobs in Ohio?
Yes, but they're rare. Quality specialist work is largely hands-on, involving floor inspections, supplier audits, and direct oversight of production processes that can't be done remotely. About 50% of quality specialist openings tied to Ohio are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those positions tend to be in supplier quality management, quality systems documentation, or regulatory compliance roles where the core work is analytical rather than physical.
How can I get hired as a quality specialist in Ohio with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a quality technician or inspector role, which large Ohio manufacturers like Honda, Whirlpool, and Cardinal Health use as a direct feeder into specialist positions. Community and technical colleges across Ohio, including Columbus State and Sinclair College, offer quality and metrology programs that give candidates a credential edge. Moving laterally from a production operator, lab technician, or receiving inspection role is also common, and earning the ASQ Certified Quality Technician credential while working in an adjacent role significantly improves hiring prospects.
Where can I find and apply to quality specialist jobs in Ohio?
You can find and apply to quality specialist jobs in Ohio on Migrate Mate, which lists current Ohio openings across manufacturing, healthcare, and life sciences. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your background and location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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