STEM OPT Jobs in Massachusetts
Massachusetts is one of the densest F-1 STEM OPT markets in the country, with employer concentration in biotech, life sciences, software, and engineering across Greater Boston, Cambridge, and the Route 128 corridor. Universities like MIT and Harvard feed a pipeline that employers here are built to absorb.
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The Quality Assurance Specialist I supports the Tangenx and Dulocore product lines as part of the Quality team at the Marlborough site. This role is responsible for contributing to the effectiveness of the Repligen ISO 9001 Quality Management System (QMS), with primary focus on ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and compliance of production batch record review and product release activities.
In addition, the position supports core Quality processes, including the management of deviations, corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs), nonconformances, and controlled documentation, ensuring adherence to GDP standards and internal procedures.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Review batch records, logs, and other documentation to ensure compliance to GDPs and governing SOPs
- Process SAP transactions to accept and release batches
- QA review and approval of QS records (Deviations, CAPA, Change Controls, Risk Assessments, etc.)
- Collaborate with Manufacturing to resolve equipment and process issues
- Author/Revise/Review SOPs, Forms, etc. as Quality SME
- Work with applicable groups towards process improvements
- Support internal and external audits
- Apply Quality Risk Management principles in daily decision-making
- Identify, assess, and escalate quality issues as appropriate
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelors Degree preferred, or equivalent work experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)
- SAP experience
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Superior attention to detail, strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task and work effectively in a highly-collaborative, cross-functional, fast-paced environment
- Experience with good documentation practices and ISO9001 quality management system
- Experience with paper and Electronic Batch Records
- Working knowledge of quality processes including deviations, investigations, change control, material disposition, and CAPA management
- Good ability to drive continuous improvement, correct deficiencies and to prevent recurrence
COMPENSATION
- The estimated hourly rate/salary range for this role, based in the United States of America is $30.24/Hr. - $40.92/Hr. Compensation decisions are dependent on several factors including, but not limited to an individual's qualifications, location, internal equity, and alignment with market data. Additionally, employees are eligible to participate in one of our variable cash programs (bonus or commission) and eligible roles may receive equity as part of the compensation package.
We offer a wide range of benefits such as paid time off, health/dental/vision, retirement benefits and flexible spending accounts. All compensation and benefits information will be confirmed in writing at the time of offer.
INTRODUCTION
The Quality Assurance Specialist I supports the Tangenx and Dulocore product lines as part of the Quality team at the Marlborough site. This role is responsible for contributing to the effectiveness of the Repligen ISO 9001 Quality Management System (QMS), with primary focus on ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and compliance of production batch record review and product release activities.
In addition, the position supports core Quality processes, including the management of deviations, corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs), nonconformances, and controlled documentation, ensuring adherence to GDP standards and internal procedures.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Review batch records, logs, and other documentation to ensure compliance to GDPs and governing SOPs
- Process SAP transactions to accept and release batches
- QA review and approval of QS records (Deviations, CAPA, Change Controls, Risk Assessments, etc.)
- Collaborate with Manufacturing to resolve equipment and process issues
- Author/Revise/Review SOPs, Forms, etc. as Quality SME
- Work with applicable groups towards process improvements
- Support internal and external audits
- Apply Quality Risk Management principles in daily decision-making
- Identify, assess, and escalate quality issues as appropriate
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelors Degree preferred, or equivalent work experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)
- SAP experience
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Superior attention to detail, strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task and work effectively in a highly-collaborative, cross-functional, fast-paced environment
- Experience with good documentation practices and ISO9001 quality management system
- Experience with paper and Electronic Batch Records
- Working knowledge of quality processes including deviations, investigations, change control, material disposition, and CAPA management
- Good ability to drive continuous improvement, correct deficiencies and to prevent recurrence
COMPENSATION
- The estimated hourly rate/salary range for this role, based in the United States of America is $30.24/Hr. - $40.92/Hr. Compensation decisions are dependent on several factors including, but not limited to an individual's qualifications, location, internal equity, and alignment with market data. Additionally, employees are eligible to participate in one of our variable cash programs (bonus or commission) and eligible roles may receive equity as part of the compensation package.
We offer a wide range of benefits such as paid time off, health/dental/vision, retirement benefits and flexible spending accounts. All compensation and benefits information will be confirmed in writing at the time of offer.
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Tips for Finding STEM OPT Jobs in Massachusetts
Verify your role qualifies under STEM OPT
Cross-reference your job title and STEM degree classification against the official STEM Designated Degree Program List before accepting an offer. Many hybrid roles in Massachusetts biotech and data science sit on the boundary, and a mismatch delays your E-Verify enrollment with the employer.
Target E-Verify enrolled employers early
STEM OPT requires your employer to be enrolled in E-Verify before your extension starts. Search the E-Verify employer database to confirm enrollment status before investing time in an application cycle, especially with smaller Cambridge startups and Route 128 spinoffs.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified sponsoring employers
Filter Massachusetts employers by STEM OPT filing history using Migrate Mate, which surfaces DOL Labor Condition Application data by role and location. This cuts out companies that recruit international candidates but lack the E-Verify infrastructure to legally employ you.
File your I-983 training plan before your OPT expires
Your employer must sign the I-983 and your DSO must update SEVIS before your current OPT end date. In Massachusetts life sciences, onboarding timelines at large employers like hospital systems or biotech firms can run six to eight weeks, so start the paperwork the week you receive your signed offer.
Leverage Massachusetts university career networks strategically
Boston-area university alumni offices at MIT, Northeastern, and Boston University maintain employer partnership lists specifically vetted for OPT and STEM OPT hiring. These lists include mid-size employers in Waltham and Lexington that don't post broadly but hire international STEM graduates regularly.
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Which industries in Massachusetts sponsor the most F-1 STEM OPT visas?
Biotechnology, life sciences, software engineering, and electrical engineering dominate F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship in Massachusetts. The Greater Boston and Cambridge corridor hosts a dense concentration of biopharma employers, medical device companies, and technology firms that routinely hire STEM OPT graduates. Defense contractors and robotics companies along the Route 128 corridor are also active sponsors.
Which cities in Massachusetts have the most F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs?
Cambridge and Boston account for the largest share of F-1 STEM OPT positions, driven by proximity to major research universities and a high concentration of biotech and software employers. Waltham, Lexington, and Burlington along Route 128 are secondary hubs with established STEM employers. Worcester is growing in life sciences and medical technology sponsorship as well.
What types of roles typically qualify for F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship in Massachusetts?
Roles that qualify must have a STEM degree classification listed on the STEM Designated Degree Program List and require a degree in a STEM field directly related to the position. In Massachusetts, this commonly includes software engineering, data science, bioinformatics, chemical engineering, electrical engineering, and biomedical research roles. You can verify STEM degree classification alignment using O*NET occupation profiles.
How do I find F-1 STEM OPT jobs in Massachusetts?
Migrate Mate lets you filter Massachusetts employers by verified STEM OPT filing history, showing which companies have active DOL LCA records and confirmed E-Verify enrollment. This is faster than applying broadly and discovering mid-process that an employer isn't set up for STEM OPT. You can also cross-check employer E-Verify status directly through the E-Verify employer search tool.
Are there any Massachusetts-specific considerations for F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship?
Massachusetts has no state-level visa sponsorship requirements, but the high density of startups in Cambridge and Boston means many employers are early-stage and may not yet be enrolled in E-Verify, which is a federal requirement for STEM OPT. Confirming E-Verify status before applying saves significant time. Massachusetts also enforces strict salary equity laws, which can affect how employers structure LCA wage certifications.