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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$85K - $95K *

Lead the charge in developing and maintaining QA programs to ensure compliance with USDA, FDA, and customer standards, enhancing food safety and quality across operations while driving continuous impr...

Charlotte, NCRemote

6 days ago

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

$95K - $130K *

Transform the quality assurance landscape by leading manual and automated testing efforts, ensuring enterprise applications meet high standards for reliability, usability, and performance while collab...

Chicago, ILRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Execute project development and implementation, managing budgets, schedules, and vendor tasks while ensuring quality standards and fostering collaboration across teams and clients...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Take ownership of regulatory support for pharmaceutical programs, managing IND and NDA submissions, health authority interactions, and lifecycle maintenance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Elevate sterility assurance and contamination control strategies globally. Lead risk assessments and foster best practices across our sterile manufacturing sites while championing continuous improveme...

Morristown, NJRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$130K - $260K *

Lead the charge in delivering high-quality healthcare applications through comprehensive testing and collaboration. Utilize your expertise in QA methodologies and Agile practices to ensure robust solu...

Connecticut, USRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$66K - $104K *

Oversee quality inspections and acceptance testing for critical infrastructure projects. Ensure compliance with standards, manage deficiencies, and support commissioning activities to enhance operatio...

California, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$74K - $98K *

Elevate quality operations by leading corrective action plans (CAPs) for regulatory compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive accountability, resolve barriers, and ensure sustained...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$74K - $99K *

Accelerate progress at our Service Excellence Team by supporting Incident, Problem, and Change Management processes. This role offers hands-on experience and growth opportunities in IT Service Managem...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $100K *

Join a dynamic healthcare survey team to ensure compliance with standards across the U.S. This role involves independent travel, analysis, and effective communication with healthcare organizations to...

Houston, TXRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Manage the end-to-end SIT testing strategy, leading QA teams and ensuring quality across projects. Collaborate with stakeholders to develop test plans, oversee execution, and drive continuous improvem...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$74K - $98K *

Champion regulatory audit excellence by leading PACE audits, ensuring compliance, and driving cross-functional collaboration to enhance operational readiness and continuous improvement across the orga...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Unlock the potential of implementation science as a Senior Program Analyst, driving quality improvement and program evaluation initiatives. Manage processes, databases, and reporting to enhance projec...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Lead the CDI Department by acting as a clinical and technical resource, facilitating communication between customers and leadership, and ensuring operational standards are met through effective workfl...

New Orleans, LARemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$117K - $195K *

Champion the development and execution of data stewardship training programs to enhance organizational data quality and governance skills while collaborating with domain experts to address skill gaps...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of Quality Control laboratories by providing technical oversight for startup, validation, and compliance across multiple manufacturing sites, ensuring operational...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$172K - $232K *

Lead the charge in advancing global quality initiatives, ensuring product excellence, and fostering expertise in quality risk management while collaborating across teams to enhance compliance and oper...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$135K - $216K *

Shape the future of aviation by ensuring the highest quality standards in site installations for critical FAA systems. This hands-on role requires expertise in construction inspection and quality assu...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$247K - $385K *

Join a team that's redefining operational excellence by leading quality assurance, compliance, and governance initiatives across segments, ensuring standards are met while fostering collaboration and...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$72K - $104K *

Empower a team of Data Quality Abstractors by managing data quality, compliance, and training initiatives. Drive process improvements, ensuring timely and accurate data collection and reporting within...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$136K - $163K *

Build and lead a high-performing QA team, developing automation frameworks and testing strategies for AI-driven products. Collaborate with engineering to enhance quality and efficiency in a fast-paced...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Lead the design and implementation of GxP-compliant Quality applications, ensuring data integrity and regulatory compliance while mentoring junior team members and driving continuous improvement in a...

RemoteRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$134K - $205K *

Play a key role in ensuring quality standards for heavy industrial construction projects. Collaborate with contractors to oversee compliance, conduct audits, and maintain documentation, ensuring peak...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$82K - $137K *

Empower your career by leading QA processes for Oracle SCM applications. Oversee complex implementations, mentor your team, and enhance testing strategies in a dynamic supply chain environment. Drive...

Delaware, USRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$71K - $102K *

Engage in quality assurance leadership for Prior Authorization reviews, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and efficiency. Oversee a team of auditors, drive improvement initiatives, and enhance provider a...

Florida, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information 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.