Quality Assurance Specialists for hire in Columbia, MD
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 8%
- Leadership
- 6%
- Organizational Skills
- 6%
Education level
- Bachelor's degree
- 58%
- Master's degree
- 18%
- High school diploma or GED
- 14%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 60%
- 6-10 years
- 30%
- 3-5 years
- 10%
Current company
Catalent Pharma Solutions
General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc
AstraZeneca
Time at current job
- 1-2 years
- 67%
- Less than a year
- 17%
- More than 5 years
- 17%
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Last updated: Nov 13, 2026
Quality Assurance Specialist: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Columbia, MD: $63,785 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $49,727 – $81,817 yearly
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Specialist, Quality Assurance
Baltimore, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
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Harmans, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
ISO 9001AEDLoss PreventionLoss Prevention QualifiedCertified Medication AideCPR+1 moreSkills
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Jessup, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
HACCP CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsLeanManufacturingLean ManufacturingQuality Assurance Specialist II
Elkridge, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Pharmacy Technician CertificationPMPPTCB CertificationSkills
Time ManagementProduct ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsBatch RecordsProduction Batch Record ReviewQuality Assurance Inspector (QA Inspector)
Glen Burnie, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
CQM-CACI CertificationPMPOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Skills
LeadershipConstruction InspectionCommunication SkillsQuality AssuranceElectrical SystemsPlumbingQuality Assurance
Jessup, Maryland
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationElectric Pallet Jack CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportPallet JackElectric Pallet Jack
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What's the average time to fill a quality assurance specialist role?
The average time to fill a quality assurance specialist role is 71 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do quality assurance specialists tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a quality assurance specialist include: communication skills, leadership and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for quality assurance specialists?
Common licenses or certifications for quality assurance specialists include: Driver's License, CPR and First Aid Certification.
What are some job titles related to quality assurance specialists?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to quality assurance specialists include: quality assurance tester, quality assurance officer and quality assurance inspector (qa inspector).
What level of education is common for a quality assurance specialist?
Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for a quality assurance specialist in Columbia, MD, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a quality assurance specialist?
Most quality assurance specialists have 12 years of professional experience.
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