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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$80K - $95K *

Drive quality assurance initiatives for clinical research, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Collaborate with research teams to develop SOPs, deliver training, and support clinical trials...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$80K - $95K *

Drive quality excellence by leading compliance initiatives, mentoring teams, and enhancing quality systems. Collaborate across functions to mitigate risks and ensure regulatory readiness while fosteri...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$82K *

Elevate quality assurance standards in a correctional facility, ensuring product excellence and compliance. Lead assessments, implement programs, and maintain security while preparing individuals for...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$90K - $107K *

Elevate your career by providing essential quality support to manufacturing, ensuring compliance with regulatory and safety standards while promoting continuous improvement and collaboration across te...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Engage in quality assurance by executing audits and inspections, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and driving continuous improvement initiatives across cross-functional teams to enhance...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$81K - $101K *

Oversee quality assurance activities, ensuring compliance and product integrity. Execute QMS processes, manage product complaints, support DSCSA adherence, and collaborate with cross-functional teams...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$67K - $98K *

Elevate compliance standards at our factory by leading the Compliance Network, ensuring adherence to quality and food safety regulations while driving continuous improvement and competency in complian...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$85K - $100K *

Pioneer quality excellence by developing and enhancing systems that elevate customer satisfaction, streamline processes, and ensure compliance across our manufacturing operations. Lead a dedicated tea...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $150K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring compliance and quality in laboratory digital systems. Oversee the lifecycle management of LIMS and analytical platforms, translating business needs into compli...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$88K - $105K *

Lead QA efforts by developing testing strategies, managing automation, and coordinating UAT. Ensure quality at every stage with robust defect management and stakeholder communication while mentoring j...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$130K - $150K *

Empower compliance excellence by managing enterprise certification programs, ensuring audit readiness, and integrating quality processes into project workflows. Collaborate with teams to uphold standa...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$82K - $118K *

Champion quality excellence by managing supplier compliance and quality systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure adherence to regulatory standards, drive continuous improvement, and...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$71K - $96K *

Partner with us to enhance quality assurance processes and documentation for stable manufacturing operations. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure product quality, process control...

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $160K *

Lead quality operations to ensure data accuracy and compliance in healthcare. Drive improvements through audits, data analysis, and technology integration, fostering a culture of excellence across tea...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $100K *

Champion cross-functional projects from initiation to completion, ensuring alignment with business goals. Drive operational improvements, manage resources, and enhance stakeholder communication for su...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in ensuring quality assurance for transport and packaging validation, collaborating with cross-functional teams to uphold compliance and readiness for commercial drug products while ma...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in ensuring quality assurance for transport and packaging validation, collaborating with cross-functional teams to uphold compliance and readiness for commercial launch while managing...

New York, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in ensuring design quality and compliance for Class II/III medical devices. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive adherence to design controls, risk management, and SDLC bes...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Join a team championing Quality Assurance initiatives, enhancing operational efficiency, and fostering a culture of excellence. Collaborate across functions to address quality gaps, ensuring complianc...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$87K - $139K *

Engage with cross-functional teams to enhance quality management systems, providing user support, troubleshooting, and driving system improvements while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards a...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Contribute to global quality excellence by overseeing QA/QC processes, ensuring compliance, and driving harmonization across sites while collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize performan...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$140K - $160K *

Elevate quality assurance standards by leading a skilled team to develop, implement, and maintain robust quality management systems for critical IT solutions, ensuring compliance and operational excel...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Optimize project quality operations by implementing robust quality assurance processes. Collaborate across engineering, procurement, and construction teams to enhance quality performance and ensure co...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$95K - $115K *

Join us to lead quality assurance initiatives across GxP operations, driving impactful metrics and analyses. You'll collaborate independently on validations, managing documentation, and ensuring compl...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$116K - $174K *

Lead the development and oversight of a Quality Learning and Development program, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while collaborating cross-functionally to enhance training processes and...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

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.