Job · Bar Harbor, ME

Senior Quality Engineer

Jackson Laboratory · Medical Research · $652.5M budget · 2,983 staff · Since 1929

Conducts genomic research to find cures for diseases while providing educational programs and training for students, teachers, and biomedical scientists.

Before you apply

FY2024 · Form 990Independent: from IRS data, not the org
Pays its leaders
$515K–$2.5M
12 officers reported
Fine: from the org's Form 990.
Pt VII · Sec A
Budget
$617.0M
spent in FY2024
Fine: from the org's Form 990.
Pt I · Ln 18
Staff
2,983
employees
26 volunteers
Fine: from the org's Form 990.
Pt I · Ln 5–6
Spent on programs
85%
of spending
Looks good: 85% of spending went to programs; 75% or more.
Pt IX · Ln 25 · col B
Surplus or deficit
+5%
of revenue, FY2024
Looks good: revenue was at least expenses in the latest filing.
Pt I · Ln 19
Cash reserves
20 mo
of spending, in cash and securities
Looks good: 20.5 months of spending in cash; 3 or more.
Pt X · Ln 1–2 · Pt I · Ln 18
Latest return
FY2024
latest Form 990
Looks good: the latest return is for FY2024, 2 tax years back; within 2 tax years.
IRS e-file
IRS status
501(c)(3)
tax-exempt since 1950
Looks good: listed by the IRS.
IRS BMF
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About the role

The org's own posting, as written

About the Role

The Jackson Laboratory is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to provide technical quality oversight throughout the product lifecycle, ensuring our products consistently meet customer and internal quality requirements. In this role, you will help develop and advance Quality Engineering practices across laboratory operations through batch record review and release, product disposition, documentation oversight, process validation, quality investigations, risk management, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Partnering closely with Operations, Research & Development, Global Quality, and cross-functional teams, you will apply statistical analysis, Quality by Design (QbD) principles, Quality Risk Management (QRM), and data-driven decision-making to strengthen product quality, process robustness, data integrity, and regulatory compliance.

Location: Farmington, CT (Hybrid) 2-3 days per week onsite Salary Range: $80,167 – $116,242 based on years of related experience and internal equity considerations What You'll Contribute Establish and mature Quality Engineering practices, standards, and processes that support product quality, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence across laboratory and manufacturing operations. Review, approve, and release batch records, manufacturing documentation, and quality records to support product disposition and ensure compliance with quality requirements.

Provide technical quality oversight throughout the product lifecycle, including development, technology transfer, manufacturing, product release, change management, and continued process verification. Apply regulatory requirements and industry standards, including cGMP, FDA 21 CFR Parts 210, 211, and 11, and ICH guidelines (Q8, Q9, Q10). Support and lead qualification and validation activities, including equipment qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ), process validation, analytical method qualification/validation, and validation lifecycle management. Apply QbD, QRM, and statistical methodologies to improve process capability, product quality, and operational performance.

Lead quality investigations using structured root cause analysis methodologies (e.g., 5 Why, Fishbone) and drive effective CAPA implementation, effectiveness verification, and continuous improvement. Review, approve, and provide quality oversight for change controls, deviations, specifications, procedures, protocols, and other controlled documents within the Quality Management System (QMS). Lead and facilitate risk assessments using tools such as FMEA, Hazard Analysis, and Risk Ranking to support product disposition, process changes, validation activities, and business decisions.

Apply statistical analysis, including Statistical Process Control (SPC), process trending, and hypothesis testing, to identify improvement opportunities and support data-driven decisions. Support internal audits, supplier audits, and inspection readiness activities. Partner with Operations, R&D, Quality Control, and…

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About Jackson Laboratory

From its Form 990

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