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Quality Assurance Intern roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's Scientific Technician/Technologist category when the position involves applying quality engineering principles under professional supervision. Canadian citizens can secure TN status at the border or a U.S. consulate without lottery risk. Mexican nationals require consular processing with a TN visa stamp.
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INTRODUCTION
We are seeking Senior QA Auditor, Genomics Laboratory to join IQVIA Laboratories at Durham, NC. We hire passionate innovators who drive healthcare forward through thoughtful and inclusive collaboration. If you want to discover a career with greater purpose, join us as we transform and accelerate research and development.
Job Summary:
Plan and conduct independent quality audits to assess compliance with applicable regulations, guidelines, customer requirements, and operating procedures within laboratory and research environments. Provide expert consultation on compliance matters, support quality improvement initiatives, and help maintain the highest standards of regulatory readiness and operational excellence.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Plan, schedule, conduct, and close audit activities to evaluate compliance with regulations, guidelines, customer requirements, and company procedures
- Review audit findings, prepare reports, and communicate results to operational teams, management, and clients
- Provide guidance on regulatory requirements, quality standards, compliance status, and procedural interpretation
- Support investigations, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA), and effectiveness checks through to closure
- Host and support customer audits, mock inspections, and regulatory inspections
- Maintain and support electronic Quality Management System (eQMS) activities and quality event management
- Lead or contribute to quality improvement initiatives, process optimization projects, and compliance programs
- Assist with onboarding and training of Quality Assurance personnel
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- A Bachelor's Degree is preferred.
- 5 years experience in pharmaceutical, technical, or related area, of which 3 years in Quality Assurance.
- GXP experience.
- Extensive knowledge of pharmaceutical research and development processes and regulatory environments
- Knowledge of quality assurance processes and procedures and experience supporting audits, inspections, and quality systems
- Proficiency with word-processing, spreadsheet, database applications, and electronic Quality Management Systems (eQMS)
- Other equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be accepted in lieu of degree
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Strong problem-solving, risk analysis, negotiation, and decision-making skills
- Excellent organizational, communication, interpersonal, and team collaboration abilities
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and build effective working relationships with colleagues and clients
- Strong training and coaching capabilities
- Ability to evaluate compliance risks and recommend continuous process improvements
What We Offer You:
We put our employees at the center of everything we do and are committed to providing them, and their families, with benefits that meet their diverse and changing needs. We invest in integrated benefits programs and resources to take care of our employees' physical, mental and emotional, financial and social well-being so they can thrive at home and at work, at any stage of their well-being journey. To learn more about our benefits, visit https://jobs.iqvia.com/benefits. If you're looking to unleash your potential, join IQVIA Laboratories to help make the extraordinary possible! IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com
IQVIA is proud to be 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, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable law.
IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism.
COMPENSATION
The potential base pay range for this role, when annualized, is $75,400.00 - $188,600.00. The actual base pay offered may vary based on a number of factors including job-related qualifications such as knowledge, skills, education, and experience; location; and/or schedule (full or part-time). Dependent on the position offered, incentive plans, bonuses, and/or other forms of compensation may be offered, in addition to a range of health and welfare and/or other benefits.
LOCATION
Durham, United States of America
Job Type: Full time
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
You’ll split your time between home and the office, giving you the flexibility to focus where you work best while still building strong in-person connections with your team. This model combines the autonomy of remote work with the collaboration, energy and resources of an office environment.
Culture
Culture at IQVIA is built on a shared belief: that when people are empowered with better data, smarter technology and deeper expertise, they can change what’s possible for patients. Across every team and every corner of the globe, you’ll find colleagues who genuinely care — about the mission and about each other. That’s what makes this a place where people tend to stay, grow and do the best work of their careers.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Quality Assurance Intern
Align your credentials to Scientific Technician standards
TN visa sponsorship for QA Intern roles hinges on proving you apply quality engineering theory, not just perform manual checks. Gather transcripts showing coursework in metrology, statistical process control, or materials science before you apply.
Target employers with active quality systems programs
Manufacturers, medical device companies, and aerospace contractors run formal QA departments that already understand professional visa requirements. Focus your search on companies with ISO 9001 or AS9100 certification, as they routinely bring in credentialed QA interns.
Request a support letter describing technical duties
Your employer's offer letter must frame the internship around applying scientific or engineering principles, not administrative tasks. Ask HR to specify the tools, standards, and methodologies you'll use so the TN classification is unambiguous at the port of entry.
Use Migrate Mate to find TN-ready QA intern postings
Migrate Mate filters job listings by TN visa sponsorship availability, so you can identify QA intern roles at employers already set up to file. This cuts the time you spend educating recruiters about the Scientific Technician category from scratch.
Confirm Canadian versus Mexican processing before accepting
Canadian citizens can present TN documentation directly at a U.S. land border or preclearance airport and begin work the same day. Mexican nationals must schedule a consulate appointment and receive a TN visa stamp first, which adds lead time your start date must accommodate.
Verify the internship term fits a TN period of stay
USCIS and CBP grant TN status in increments tied to your employment duration. Make sure your offer letter specifies an end date and that any extension plan is discussed with your employer before your initial TN period expires.
Quality Assurance Intern TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Quality Assurance Intern role actually qualify for TN visa status?
Yes, if the role requires applying engineering or scientific principles to quality systems rather than performing purely manual inspection tasks. The USMCA's Scientific Technician/Technologist category covers QA interns who work under professional engineering supervision and use tools like statistical process control, calibration methods, or failure analysis. The key is that your offer letter and job duties reflect technical application, not clerical or administrative work.
How does TN visa sponsorship for a QA intern compare to H-1B?
TN has no annual lottery and no cap for Canadian citizens, so your employer can sponsor you for a specific start date without gambling on a random selection. H-1B visa registration opens once a year and selection is not guaranteed. For an internship with a defined timeline, TN is far more predictable. Mexican nationals still require consular processing, but they also avoid the H-1B lottery entirely.
What documents does my employer need to sponsor my TN visa for a QA intern position?
Your employer provides a support letter on company letterhead that describes your job duties, confirms you hold a relevant degree or credentials, states your salary, and specifies the employment period. You pair this with your credential documents, including transcripts or a degree certificate showing relevant technical coursework. Canadian citizens present these at the border; Mexican nationals submit them at a U.S. consulate appointment.
Where can I find Quality Assurance Intern jobs that already offer TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Canadian and Mexican professionals seeking U.S. roles with TN visa sponsorship. You can search QA intern listings filtered by sponsorship availability, which means you're connecting with employers who already understand the USMCA professional categories and aren't learning the process for the first time when you bring it up.
Can my TN status be extended if my QA internship converts to a full-time role?
Yes. TN status can be renewed in additional increments of up to three years as long as you maintain qualifying employment. If your internship converts to a full-time QA position, your employer files for a new TN period reflecting the updated role and duration. You'll need a fresh support letter documenting the permanent position's duties, and the same Scientific Technician qualification standards apply.