Explore Quality Specialist Jobs

Quality specialists help organizations maintain reliable products, services, and processes. They assess performance against standards, investigate issues, document findings, and work with teams to improve quality. Browse vetted Quality Specialist opportunities on Ladders, including positions with salaries of $100,000 or more.

What Does a Quality Specialist Do?

Responsibilities vary by industry and employer, but often include monitoring quality metrics, conducting audits and inspections, analyzing defects or customer feedback, maintaining documentation, and supporting corrective and preventive actions. Quality specialists may also help prepare for regulatory reviews and train colleagues on quality procedures.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek analytical thinking, attention to detail, clear communication, and experience with quality management systems. Depending on the role, useful knowledge may include audit practices, root-cause analysis, process improvement methods, industry regulations, and data analysis. Requirements can differ across manufacturing, healthcare, technology, life sciences, and other sectors.

Career Opportunities in Quality

Quality specialist roles can focus on assurance, control, compliance, supplier quality, systems, or continuous improvement. With relevant experience, professionals may pursue senior specialist, quality engineer, auditor, manager, or director positions. Search current listings to compare responsibilities, industries, and compensation.

Find Quality Specialist Jobs on Ladders

Ladders features vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more. Explore Quality Specialist listings, review job requirements, and find roles that match your experience and career goals.

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$110K - $130K *

Lead the quality assurance efforts for commissioning, qualification, and validation across multiple manufacturing sites, ensuring compliance with cGMP standards while collaborating with cross-function...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $150K *

Empower your career by leading our Quality Management System and cultivating a quality-centric culture. Collaborate across teams to define standards, manage audits, and support regulatory compliance a...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$176K - $204K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing quality assurance in cell therapy. You will oversee compliance activities across vendors, strengthen quality systems, and drive a culture of continuous improv...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $195K *

Empower quality assurance excellence by leading GMP oversight for contract manufacturing and validation projects, ensuring compliance and collaboration across technical operations to support drug deve...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $157K *

Drive quality assurance initiatives by applying biomedical engineering principles to enhance product development and compliance, ensuring effective oversight of medical devices and supplier quality th...

Waltham, MARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$200K - $270K *

Lead the development and execution of GxP quality systems, ensuring compliance and oversight for clinical and CMC quality. Drive vendor qualification, audits, and training while fostering a culture of...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$132K - $178K *

Lead a dynamic team to optimize quality oversight through data-driven insights, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement in R&D processes. Drive governance and operational excellence in quality...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$117K - $189K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of pharmaceutical quality by leading compliance initiatives and building a robust Quality Management System to support innovative therapies in a dynamic, collabor...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Drive regulatory intelligence initiatives to ensure compliance and support clinical research. Collaborate with experts to assess regulatory changes, track global guidelines, and enhance impact assessm...

RemoteRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$83K - $133K *

Lead customer engagement and technical design for critical power projects, ensuring quality and compliance. Collaborate across teams to resolve issues and manage multiple projects, driving successful...

RemoteRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$160K - $200K *

Join a team that's dedicated to establishing a robust Quality Management System, ensuring compliance and excellence in global clinical development and commercialization. Lead quality initiatives and f...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$170K - $200K *

Lead cross-functional integration of data, analytics, evaluation, and governance to enhance healthcare AI products. Drive roadmap ownership, optimize workflows, ensure data quality, and foster collabo...

Palo Alto, CARemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$70K - $126K *

Shape the future of healthcare by leading program development initiatives, enhancing clinical and operational quality while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Drive efficiency and support cont...

RemoteRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Help us shape the future of technical services by providing expert support across the Americas. You will drive new product development, enhance client satisfaction, and maintain regulatory compliance...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$140K - $190K *

Join our team to lead quality engineering transformations across multiple platform portfolios, championing automation and innovation while developing exceptional engineering talent to elevate quality...

Virginia, USRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$132K - $213K *

Join a team that's dedicated to maintaining high standards in pharmacy operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality and compliance in prescription verification, enhancing pati...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $120K *

Lead the charge in quality engineering for critical assessment platforms, driving testing excellence and automation maturity. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure reliability and scalabil...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$72K - $116K *

Drive quality assurance initiatives by leading data testing strategies, overseeing validation processes, and guiding technical teams in the healthcare domain. Translate complex data risks into actiona...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$134K - $230K *

Lead product strategy and execution to enhance quality programs, driving measurable performance improvements in healthcare. Collaborate with teams to optimize product development and ensure compliance...

Eden Prairie, MNRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $150K *

Join a team that's driving HEDIS performance across all business lines, enhancing quality outcomes and operational effectiveness. Lead strategic initiatives, oversee cross-functional collaboration, an...

Harrisburg, PARemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$170K - $180K *

Transform quality management across renewable energy projects by leading initiatives that enhance processes, ensure compliance, and drive continuous improvement. Collaborate with cross-functional team...

RemoteRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$113K - $169K *

Lead the charge in quality engineering by designing automation frameworks, mentoring teams, and driving innovative testing strategies to ensure high-performing software delivery across multiple Agile...

Atlanta, GARemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$110K - $130K *

Drive your career forward by managing cross-functional teams for GCP inspection readiness, ensuring high-quality deliverables, and implementing strategies for compliance throughout the clinical study...

North Carolina, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$104K - $149K *

Drive quality and audit excellence by managing the Quality Standards Framework and Internal Audits, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and continuous improvement within the Integrated Man...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's transforming local government operations through innovative SaaS implementations. Lead complex projects, collaborate with clients, and drive measurable outcomes while enhancing your...

CanadaRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Quality Specialist do?question toggle

    A Quality Specialist monitors and improves the quality of products, services, or business processes. Typical work includes audits, inspections, quality data analysis, documentation, and coordinating corrective actions.

  • What qualifications are common for Quality Specialist jobs?question toggle

    Requirements depend on the industry and employer. Many positions seek relevant work experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and familiarity with quality systems, audits, regulations, or process improvement.

  • Which industries hire Quality Specialists?question toggle

    Quality Specialists work across industries such as manufacturing, healthcare, life sciences, technology, aerospace, and consumer goods. Their specific responsibilities reflect each industry's standards and regulations.

  • How can I find Quality Specialist jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Browse vetted Quality Specialist openings on Ladders, where professional roles pay $100,000 or more. Compare job requirements, responsibilities, and industries to identify relevant opportunities.