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QA Analyst roles in software testing, automation, and quality engineering qualify for STEM OPT when backed by a STEM-designated degree. Your 24-month extension gives you up to 36 months of work authorization, provided your employer is enrolled in E-Verify and you maintain a current I-983 training plan.
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Explore a world of opportunities with us. Look ahead with us and help shape innovative solutions to make our world more sustainable and life healthier, more vibrant and more comfortable. At Evonik, you have the chance to explore, thrive, and grow alongside 33,000 colleagues. Among attractive career paths and high-quality development programs, we not only offer performance-based remuneration and occupational health benefits but also hybrid and flexible working environments with #SmartWork. Bring your fresh perspective, develop your strengths, break out your mold, and find a career that fits your dreams with us.
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Meet the Team - Evonik Industries
Want to know what it’s like to work at Evonik?
This position is responsible for providing quality and technical support to the production team providing oversight to manufacturing rooms and laboratories by reviewing and approving data and all other Quality management System documentation. This position will be required to review manufacturing batch production records and supporting QC data. This position may be required to review and approve validation documentation, prior to and after execution.
Responsibilities
- Perform room clearance activities before and during manufacturing campaigns to ensure cGMP compliance.
- Review manufacturing documentation and perform final disposition of raw materials, fill/finish components, and batch records.
- Review room cleaning logs and supporting documentation for GMP compliance.
- Review analytical data supporting site utilities, including WFI, clean steam, nitrogen, and other critical systems.
- Review environmental monitoring data to ensure cleanroom compliance and product quality.
- Review and approve change control documentation in accordance with quality system requirements.
- Provide on-the-floor QA support during manufacturing campaigns for PDS Products, PDS Services, and MDS operations.
- Provide on-call quality support to address manufacturing issues and maintain production continuity.
- Lead product quality and quality system improvement initiatives using data-driven analysis.
- Analyze quality metrics, identify improvement opportunities, and support continuous improvement projects while assisting with additional business-critical activities as needed.
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, or another STEM field preferred; equivalent relevant experience may be substituted.
- 2–5 years of experience in pharmaceutical or medical device manufacturing, including at least 1 year in a Quality Assurance role.
- Working knowledge of FDA cGMP and/or Quality System Regulations (QSR), with experience supporting validation activities, including process validation.
- Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills, including experience with applied statistics and quality investigations.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access) with excellent attention to detail, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
The Evonik Group adopts an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) approach. Candidates are assessed based on their educational qualifications, experience, job competencies and potential and shall not be discriminated against on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, nationality, disability or sexual orientation or other classifications protected by local, state, or provincial regulations.
Your Application
To ensure that your application is proceeded as quickly as possible and to protect the environment, please apply online via our careers portal. Further information about Evonik as Employer can be found at www.evonik.com/en/careers.html.
Please address your application to the Talent Acquisition Manager, stating your earliest possible starting date and your salary expectations.
Your Talent Acquisition Manager:
Kelvin Seals
Company is
Evonik Corporation
What we offer
Explore a world of opportunities with us. Look ahead with us and help shape innovative solutions to make our world more sustainable and life healthier, more vibrant and more comfortable. At Evonik, you have the chance to explore, thrive, and grow alongside 33,000 colleagues. Among attractive career paths and high-quality development programs, we not only offer performance-based remuneration and occupational health benefits but also hybrid and flexible working environments with #SmartWork. Bring your fresh perspective, develop your strengths, break out your mold, and find a career that fits your dreams with us.
Click on the link below to learn what our employees have to say about Evonik:
https: //careers.evonik.com/en/about/meet-the-team/
Meet the Team - Evonik Industries
Want to know what it’s like to work at Evonik?
This position is responsible for providing quality and technical support to the production team providing oversight to manufacturing rooms and laboratories by reviewing and approving data and all other Quality management System documentation. This position will be required to review manufacturing batch production records and supporting QC data. This position may be required to review and approve validation documentation, prior to and after execution.
Responsibilities
- Perform room clearance activities before and during manufacturing campaigns to ensure cGMP compliance.
- Review manufacturing documentation and perform final disposition of raw materials, fill/finish components, and batch records.
- Review room cleaning logs and supporting documentation for GMP compliance.
- Review analytical data supporting site utilities, including WFI, clean steam, nitrogen, and other critical systems.
- Review environmental monitoring data to ensure cleanroom compliance and product quality.
- Review and approve change control documentation in accordance with quality system requirements.
- Provide on-the-floor QA support during manufacturing campaigns for PDS Products, PDS Services, and MDS operations.
- Provide on-call quality support to address manufacturing issues and maintain production continuity.
- Lead product quality and quality system improvement initiatives using data-driven analysis.
- Analyze quality metrics, identify improvement opportunities, and support continuous improvement projects while assisting with additional business-critical activities as needed.
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, or another STEM field preferred; equivalent relevant experience may be substituted.
- 2–5 years of experience in pharmaceutical or medical device manufacturing, including at least 1 year in a Quality Assurance role.
- Working knowledge of FDA cGMP and/or Quality System Regulations (QSR), with experience supporting validation activities, including process validation.
- Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills, including experience with applied statistics and quality investigations.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access) with excellent attention to detail, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
The Evonik Group adopts an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) approach. Candidates are assessed based on their educational qualifications, experience, job competencies and potential and shall not be discriminated against on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, nationality, disability or sexual orientation or other classifications protected by local, state, or provincial regulations.
Your Application
To ensure that your application is proceeded as quickly as possible and to protect the environment, please apply online via our careers portal. Further information about Evonik as Employer can be found at www.evonik.com/en/careers.html.
Please address your application to the Talent Acquisition Manager, stating your earliest possible starting date and your salary expectations.
Your Talent Acquisition Manager:
Kelvin Seals
Company is
Evonik Corporation
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a QA Analyst
Verify your CIP code matches QA roles
Check that your degree's CIP code appears on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List before applying. Computer Science, Computer Engineering, and Information Systems codes all support QA Analyst eligibility, but some Business Information Systems codes don't.
Search E-Verify enrollment before applying
Pull the employer's E-Verify enrollment status through the E-Verify employer search before submitting any application. An employer not enrolled in E-Verify cannot legally employ you on a STEM OPT extension, regardless of how eager they are to hire you.
Build your I-983 training plan around QA competencies
Draft your I-983 before your offer letter is finalized so you can negotiate specific training objectives. QA-relevant goals include test automation frameworks, defect lifecycle management, and CI/CD pipeline integration, not vague language about general software development.
Target employers with active STEM OPT hiring patterns
Use Migrate Mate to filter QA Analyst postings by employers who already hire STEM OPT workers, so you're not educating a hiring manager about E-Verify requirements mid-process when the role is already competitive.
Negotiate a start date that covers DSO processing time
Your DSO needs up to ten business days to issue the STEM OPT extension I-20 after you submit your I-983 and supporting documents. Build that window into your offer negotiation so your start date doesn't conflict with pending paperwork.
Use OFLC Wage Search to anchor your salary conversation
Look up the prevailing wage for QA Analyst roles in your target metro using the OFLC Wage Search before your offer call. STEM OPT employers aren't required to meet prevailing wage, but knowing it lets you evaluate whether an offer reflects your market value.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a QA Analyst role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, if your degree carries a STEM-designated CIP code and the QA Analyst role is directly related to that field of study. Degrees in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, and related Information Technology disciplines consistently support QA Analyst positions. Your DSO will confirm the match when processing your STEM OPT I-20, so bring your offer letter and a job description that outlines technical responsibilities like test automation, software validation, or systems analysis.
What happens if my QA Analyst employer isn't enrolled in E-Verify?
You cannot work for them on a STEM OPT extension. E-Verify enrollment is a federal requirement for all STEM OPT employers, and there's no waiver or workaround. If you discover the gap after accepting an offer, the employer needs to enroll and receive an E-Verify company ID before your STEM OPT extension start date. Use the E-Verify employer search to confirm enrollment status before any offer conversation reaches the background check stage.
How does the I-983 training plan work for a QA Analyst position?
The I-983 is a formal agreement between you and your employer that documents what technical skills you'll develop during your STEM OPT period. For a QA Analyst role, it should specify concrete objectives like proficiency in specific automation tools, testing methodologies, or quality frameworks. Your employer signs it, you submit it to your DSO, and USCIS can request it during compliance reviews. You'll update the I-983 annually and when you change employers, so keep it current and role-specific throughout your extension.
Can I switch QA Analyst employers during my STEM OPT extension?
Yes, but the new employer must also be enrolled in E-Verify, and you need to report the change to your DSO within ten days. You'll need a new I-983 signed by the incoming employer before your start date there. There's no limit on the number of employer changes during your 36-month authorization window, but each transition requires the same E-Verify verification, I-983 update, and DSO reporting steps. Browse QA Analyst roles at companies that already hire STEM OPT workers on Migrate Mate to make transitions smoother.
What does cap-gap mean for a QA Analyst on STEM OPT pursuing H-1B?
If your STEM OPT extension is active when your H-1B visa petition is filed for the following fiscal year lottery, cap-gap automatically extends your work authorization through September 30 of that year if you're selected. For QA Analysts, this means you don't need to stop working between STEM OPT expiration and the H-1B start date on October 1. USCIS issues updated guidance on cap-gap each spring when H-1B selection results are released, so confirm your status with your DSO after lottery results are announced.