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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$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

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in ensuring top-tier software quality by driving testing strategies, methodologies, and automation initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance performance, security...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$155K - $175K *

Drive compliance and quality excellence by leading a dynamic QA team, ensuring GMP adherence across manufacturing processes, and fostering collaboration with stakeholders to enhance operational effici...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$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

$113K - $169K *

Join a team that's redefining quality engineering by leading automation strategies, mentoring teams, and driving innovation across multiple Agile streams to ensure high-performing software delivers an...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$130K - $160K *

Join a team that provides critical QA oversight in cell therapy manufacturing, ensuring compliance and quality at every step. Lead QA operations, support manufacturing processes, and drive continuous...

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$75K - $112K *

Lead the charge in ensuring compliance and quality systems within medical technology. Drive investigations, audits, and corrective actions while collaborating with stakeholders to enhance processes an...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $153K *

Champion quality systems and compliance in a global organization, ensuring regulatory readiness and customer support. Collaborate with stakeholders to maintain documentation and resolve complex qualit...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $153K *

Support quality initiatives by analyzing performance data and driving improvements across product lines. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement effective quality systems, ensuring compli...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$97K - $146K *

Join us to drive operational excellence by leading process improvement initiatives, collaborating with leadership, and utilizing lean principles to enhance healthcare effectiveness and sustainability...

2 weeks ago

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

$82K *

Advance the effectiveness of emergency management by coordinating grant compliance, evaluating applications, and liaising with stakeholders. Utilize your expertise to ensure adherence to regulations a...

3 days ago

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

$85K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring high-quality resident care and compliance. Lead quality improvement initiatives, manage nursing resources, and mentor staff while promoting best practices in a...

Cornwall, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$90K - $110K *

Elevate quality assurance practices by leading improvement initiatives and managing QA/I staff. Collaborate across teams to optimize patient care delivery in a fast-paced healthcare environment, focus...

4 weeks ago

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

$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

$141K - $262K *

Empower early clinical development by embedding a proactive quality culture. Serve as a GCP advisor, resolving compliance challenges and enhancing study integrity through strategic partnerships and ri...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$88K - $105K *

Lead the charge in quality assurance by enhancing team collaboration and operational efficiency. Mentor team members to develop their careers while ensuring compliance with standards and delivering pr...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$80K - $95K *

Advance quality assurance processes by leading a motivated team, ensuring excellence in project delivery, and promoting a culture of mentorship and continuous improvement across all operations...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$86K - $96K *

Lead the development of automated testing solutions for web, mobile, API, and desktop applications, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to enhance quality assurance practices and boost r...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$250K - $285K *

Drive operational excellence by leading enterprise transformation initiatives to enhance manufacturing performance, safety, and quality. Partner with executive leadership to create a culture of contin...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$122K - $153K *

Grow your career with a leading healthcare company as you manage quality compliance audits and drive regulatory initiatives globally, ensuring adherence to standards and fostering a culture of excelle...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$114K - $211K *

Elevate quality assurance by leading compliance initiatives and risk assessments. Drive continuous improvement in quality systems, ensuring regulatory adherence and effective training across teams in...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$79K - $114K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing supplier quality through strategic development, rigorous analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring optimal product quality and compliance wit...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$72K - $93K *

Lead the charge in enhancing academic quality assurance processes, collaborating with stakeholders to ensure compliance and continuous improvement in program development and evaluation, while supporti...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

Yesterday

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

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in driving quality and compliance in a fast-paced environment by generating specifications, reviewing procedures, and mentoring teams to ensure regulatory adherence and operational exc...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$117K - $176K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring compliance and quality through effective document control and procedure governance. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance operational accuracy and support...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.