How to hire a quality assurance associate

How to hire a quality assurance associate, step by step

Here's a step-by-step quality assurance associate hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a quality assurance associate job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new quality assurance associate
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your quality assurance associate job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a quality assurance associate for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   A quality assurance associate's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, quality assurance associates from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list shows salaries for various types of quality assurance associates.

   Type of Quality Assurance Associate	Description	Hourly rate
   Quality Assurance Associate		$21-40
   Quality Control Coordinator	A quality control coordinator is in charge of organizing and overseeing an organization's quality control procedures, ensuring efficiency and smooth workflow. They coordinate teams and activities, delegate tasks, conduct audits, set goals, establish guidelines, gather and analyze client feedback, and develop strategies to optimize operations... Show more	$11-49
   Quality Control Internship	A quality control internship is a trainee employee who gains experience by working in the quality control department of a company's production facility. Quality control interns must analyze production lines and devise test procedures to identify manufacturing deficiencies that cause quality control issues... Show more	$12-23

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Excellent Interpersonal
   • Customer Service
   • GMP
   • Quality System
   • FDA
   • PowerPoint
   • QC
   • CAPA
   • Product Quality
   • Quality Audits
   • Sarbanes-Oxley
   • Internal Controls
   • Qa Management
   • Quality Standards

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Implement and manage the TrackWise QTS system to create, track and close action items.
   • Lead cross functional project team to build user-friendly windows base customer support applications which interface with the OmniPlan/OmniPlus mainframe application.
   • Review and facilitate documentation for the MRB process.
   • Revise production sheets for internal use and for the HACCP program.
   • Verify that SPC data is being correctly gather, record, and monitor.
   • Review and release batch records /control documents in a CGMP and ISO 9001 regulation.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your quality assurance associate job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A quality assurance associate salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, quality assurance associates' average salary in kansas is 21% less than in new york.
   • Seniority. Entry-level quality assurance associates earn 48% less than senior-level quality assurance associates.
   • Certifications. A quality assurance associate with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a quality assurance associate's salary.

   Average quality assurance associate salary

   $61,473yearly

   $29.55 hourly rate

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   Entry-level quality assurance associate salary

   $44,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 21, 2026

   Average quality assurance associate salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	New York	$63,398	$30
   2	California	$62,864	$30
   3	Massachusetts	$62,128	$30
   4	Washington	$61,949	$30
   5	District of Columbia	$61,326	$29
   6	Illinois	$61,171	$29
   7	Connecticut	$61,003	$29
   8	Maryland	$59,624	$29
   9	Virginia	$59,018	$28
   10	Minnesota	$57,708	$28
   11	Pennsylvania	$57,691	$28
   12	Oregon	$57,675	$28
   13	Michigan	$57,325	$28
   14	Florida	$57,184	$27
   15	Texas	$57,018	$27
   16	Georgia	$56,424	$27
   17	Arizona	$56,407	$27
   18	Ohio	$56,347	$27
   19	North Carolina	$56,283	$27
   20	Wisconsin	$55,828	$27

   Average quality assurance associate salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Citi	$94,915	$45.63	7
   2	JPMorgan Chase & Co.	$92,584	$44.51	42
   3	Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group	$87,352	$42.00
   4	Deutsche Bank	$86,277	$41.48	4
   5	Arrowstreet Capital	$81,391	$39.13
   6	J.P. Morgan	$78,145	$37.57
   7	Schrödinger Inc	$76,550	$36.80
   8	Brocade Services Corporation	$74,269	$35.71
   9	MSCI	$73,899	$35.53
   10	Ernst & Young	$71,902	$34.57	30
   11	Biogen	$71,596	$34.42	8
   12	American Red Cross	$70,340	$33.82	11
   13	Novartis	$70,109	$33.71	34
   14	Eli Lilly and Company	$70,090	$33.70	53
   15	ValueMomentum	$68,764	$33.06
   16	Bristol-Myers Squibb	$68,620	$32.99	140
   17	AIR Worldwide	$68,108	$32.74
   18	Tandem Diabetes Care	$68,000	$32.69	1
   19	Engineering Resource Group	$67,729	$32.56
   20	RSM US	$67,467	$32.44	305

4. Writing a quality assurance associate job description

   A good quality assurance associate job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a quality assurance associate job description:

   Quality assurance associate job description example

   What does BPM stand for? Innovation, opportunity, community, diversity, inclusivity, flexibility and so much more.
   
   B-P-M stands for “Because People Matter,” because at our core, our people drive everything we do and how we do it.
   
   We are a forward-thinking, full-service accounting firm providing modern solutions to businesses across the globe. We focus on comprehensive assurance, tax, and consulting services for our clients, and we provide our people and our community with the resources to lead meaningful and purposeful lives.
   
   While we are one of the largest California-based accounting firms, our flexible work locations and schedules mean we have professionals across the continent. BPM offers a rich diversity in clients, industries, and overall work. Our teams and our clients drive us to provide quality services and ignite unique insights and ideas that contribute to our continued success. Our clients come from different backgrounds and industries, which keep our people intellectually challenged every day.
   
   Our initiatives and ideals lead to our continued recognition as one of the “Best Places to Work” in the Bay Area and beyond. We are dedicated to providing meaningful careers for all of our employees along with fostering an environment that allows an integrated lifestyle. Our flexible culture allows our professionals to live a balanced lifestyle between their work responsibilities and personal commitments.
   
   What we're looking for:A desire to begin a career in public accountingA minimum GPA of 3.0 in a BS/BA/MS in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or EconomicsStudents graduating between 12/1/2022 - 8/1/2023 interested in a fulltime position Students who are interested in achieving enough hours/credits to sit for the CPA exam An interest in working close to one of our California Offices: Irvine, Long Beach, San Francisco, San Jose, Santa Monica, Santa Rosa, Walnut CreekExcellent communication skills with a strong desire to work in a team environment and partner with a variety of clientsA desire to both learn and eventually teach new associates or interns on our processes
   
   You can expect to:Participate in live Assurance and soft-skills training with members of our Learning and Development team Research basic and intermediate accounting topics and present more senior members with your proposed solution Develop and apply an intermediate knowledge of auditing theory and a sense of audit skepticism Identify key issues and work with more senior team members to come up with an audit approach Contribute ideas/opinions to the engagement teams Connect key testing areas to the financial statement line items and ensure figures are properly supported Collaborate with clients, working hand in hand to deliver a quality product within the client's time frame Perform direct auditing work on key financial statement line items such as Cash, Accounts Payable, and Inventory
   
   Additional perks / notes:We provide 2-3 weeks of formal training for all new Assurance Associates that start in-cycle We offer a generous bonus for Associates who pass all 4 parts of the CPA exam in the first 12 months of employment We provide unlimited PTO for all new Associates as well as healthcare and retirement benefits This is a hybrid position allowing associates to work from home with the expectation of visiting the office or clients a few times per week While our base salary and bonus structure are competitive, we are unable to offer relocation assistance at this time Here's what our 2022 summer interns had to say about their experience at BPM: VIDEO
   Wondering if you should apply?
   
   BPM is powered by knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and forward-thinking people committed to developing a culture of inclusion. We recognize, develop, and empower talent and encourage diversity of thought. Your point of view, skillset and experience will only make us stronger, so if you're eager to share new ideas and try new things, we want to hear from you.
   
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   BPM provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
   
   For positions based in San Francisco, consideration of qualified candidates with arrest and conviction records will be in a manner consistent with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
   
   Please note - this posting is for prospective candidates only. Unsolicited third party resume submissions will be considered property of BPM and will not be acknowledged or returned.
   
   BPM COVID Vaccination Policy
   
   Effective July 1, 2021, only fully vaccinated employees will be permitted to enter our offices until further notice. Fully vaccinated means there has been a 2 full week period since the last vaccine. All employees must wear a mask until further notice.

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find quality assurance associates for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your quality assurance associate job on Zippia to find and recruit quality assurance associate candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites such as dice, engineering.com, stack overflow, it job pro.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit quality assurance associates, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   While interviews are great, you will only sometimes learn enough from a conversation with a quality assurance associate applicant. In those cases, having candidates complete a test project can go a long way in figuring out who's the most likely to succeed in the role. If you aren't a technical person and don't know how to design an appropriate test, you can ask someone else on the team to create it or take a look at these websites to get a few ideas:

   • TestDome
   • CodeSignal
   • Testlify
   • BarRaiser
   • Coderbyte

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new quality assurance associate

   Once you've selected the best quality assurance associate candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new quality assurance associate. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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