- Randstad Canada is currently partnering with our client in Surrey, BC, to help them find employees for their new facility.We are hiring for Quality Assurance Associates with an employer that deals with retail and grocery products. Roles are straight shift schedules with opportunity for permanent hire and for career growth as this new facility launches.Starting wages are $21.98/hr.We have openings on the following shifts:- Fridays - Tuesdays, 7:30 PM - 4:00Randstad Canada is currently partnering with our client in Surrey, BC, to help them find employees for their new facility.We are hiring for Quality Assurance Associates with an employer that deals with retail and grocery products. Roles are straight shift schedules with opportunity for permanent hire and for career growth as this new facility launches.Starting wages are $21.98/hr.We have openings on the following shifts:- Fridays - Tuesdays, 7:30 PM - 4:00
- Excited to showcase your implementation test data creation tools experience?Does testing strategy and approach for Data pipelines put pep in your step?If so, our Ottawa-based client has a contract opportunity to consider. The nature of the work is to act as the Senior Quality Assurance Specialist with a focus on proposing and implementing Quality Assurance (QA) frameworks.AdvantagesPrestigious client in the Ottawa regionLong term contract Hybrid OpportuniExcited to showcase your implementation test data creation tools experience?Does testing strategy and approach for Data pipelines put pep in your step?If so, our Ottawa-based client has a contract opportunity to consider. The nature of the work is to act as the Senior Quality Assurance Specialist with a focus on proposing and implementing Quality Assurance (QA) frameworks.AdvantagesPrestigious client in the Ottawa regionLong term contract Hybrid Opportuni
- Are you coming from a manufacturing or production background? Do you have a pharma or healthcare background? Do you have Quality Assurance experience ? Familiar with working on computers? do you have 20 / 20 vision ? If so we have a position for you . Inside an optical warehouse , we are looking for our next Quality Assurance Technician. The Quality Assurance Technician is responsible for final (QA) inspection of lenses and completed jobs. They are also reAre you coming from a manufacturing or production background? Do you have a pharma or healthcare background? Do you have Quality Assurance experience ? Familiar with working on computers? do you have 20 / 20 vision ? If so we have a position for you . Inside an optical warehouse , we are looking for our next Quality Assurance Technician. The Quality Assurance Technician is responsible for final (QA) inspection of lenses and completed jobs. They are also re
- Are you an experienced supervisor who has built their career in Food Industry? Are you looking for an opportunity to work with a well-established company in Ancaster? Do you enjoy motivating a team to reach the best of their ability? Are you experienced maintaining a high standard Food Safety and Quality Assurance?We have an amazing opportunity in AncasterWe are looking for a experienced supervisor in the food industry to support 12 QA TechsAdvantages•PermAre you an experienced supervisor who has built their career in Food Industry? Are you looking for an opportunity to work with a well-established company in Ancaster? Do you enjoy motivating a team to reach the best of their ability? Are you experienced maintaining a high standard Food Safety and Quality Assurance?We have an amazing opportunity in AncasterWe are looking for a experienced supervisor in the food industry to support 12 QA TechsAdvantages•Perm
- This is a contract position for a Software Developer - Full Stack for our client who is in the Broader Public Sector. Work location will be North York.This is a Hybrid Role with 3 days in the office a week. This is a mandatory requirement of the role and is non negotiable outside of exceptional circumstances.The Contract runs for three months.AdvantagesGood Compensation working on projects that will make a difference to the people of Ontario.ResponsibilitiThis is a contract position for a Software Developer - Full Stack for our client who is in the Broader Public Sector. Work location will be North York.This is a Hybrid Role with 3 days in the office a week. This is a mandatory requirement of the role and is non negotiable outside of exceptional circumstances.The Contract runs for three months.AdvantagesGood Compensation working on projects that will make a difference to the people of Ontario.Responsibiliti
- This is a contract position for a Systems Testing QA Specialist for our client who is in the Broader Public Sector. Work location will be in North York.This is a Hybrid Role with 3 days in the office a week. This is a mandatory requirement of the role and is non negotiable outside of exceptional circumstances.The Contract runs for one year.Hours per day will be 7.25AdvantagesGood Compensation working on projects that will make a difference to the people ofThis is a contract position for a Systems Testing QA Specialist for our client who is in the Broader Public Sector. Work location will be in North York.This is a Hybrid Role with 3 days in the office a week. This is a mandatory requirement of the role and is non negotiable outside of exceptional circumstances.The Contract runs for one year.Hours per day will be 7.25AdvantagesGood Compensation working on projects that will make a difference to the people of
- 2. Background and ObjectiveThe Government is looking to augment its team tasked with advancing the tools and a framework usedto implement and grow digital services to the public.This work supports Governments IMIT Strategic Plan by advancing digital technology to improve the wayGovernment delivers services to citizens and businesses. A digital-by-design approach ensuresgovernment services leverage online platforms and self-serve technology as ITSS, through2. Background and ObjectiveThe Government is looking to augment its team tasked with advancing the tools and a framework usedto implement and grow digital services to the public.This work supports Governments IMIT Strategic Plan by advancing digital technology to improve the wayGovernment delivers services to citizens and businesses. A digital-by-design approach ensuresgovernment services leverage online platforms and self-serve technology as ITSS, through
- This is a contract position for a Systems Testing QA Specialist for our client who is in the Broader Public Sector. Work location will be in North York.This is a Hybrid Role with 3 days in the office a week. This is a mandatory requirement of the role and is non negotiable outside of exceptional circumstances.The Contract runs for 15 Months.Hours per day will be 7.25AdvantagesGood Compensation working on projects that will make a difference to the people oThis is a contract position for a Systems Testing QA Specialist for our client who is in the Broader Public Sector. Work location will be in North York.This is a Hybrid Role with 3 days in the office a week. This is a mandatory requirement of the role and is non negotiable outside of exceptional circumstances.The Contract runs for 15 Months.Hours per day will be 7.25AdvantagesGood Compensation working on projects that will make a difference to the people o
- This is a contract position for a Systems Testing QA Specialist for our client who is in the Broader Public Sector. Work location will be in North York.This is a Hybrid Role with 2 days in the office a week. This is a mandatory requirement of the role and is non negotiable outside of exceptional circumstances.The Contract runs for one year.Hours per day will be 7.25AdvantagesGood Compensation working on projects that will make a difference to the people ofThis is a contract position for a Systems Testing QA Specialist for our client who is in the Broader Public Sector. Work location will be in North York.This is a Hybrid Role with 2 days in the office a week. This is a mandatory requirement of the role and is non negotiable outside of exceptional circumstances.The Contract runs for one year.Hours per day will be 7.25AdvantagesGood Compensation working on projects that will make a difference to the people of
- This is a contract position for a Systems Testing QA Specialist for our client who is in the Broader Public Sector. Work location will be North York.This is a hybrid role with 1-3 days in the office a week. This is a mandatory requirement of the role and is non negotiable outside of exceptional circumstances.The Contract runs for one year.AdvantagesGood Compensation working on projects that will make a difference to the people of Ontario.ResponsibilitiesPrThis is a contract position for a Systems Testing QA Specialist for our client who is in the Broader Public Sector. Work location will be North York.This is a hybrid role with 1-3 days in the office a week. This is a mandatory requirement of the role and is non negotiable outside of exceptional circumstances.The Contract runs for one year.AdvantagesGood Compensation working on projects that will make a difference to the people of Ontario.ResponsibilitiesPr
- Bilingualism: RequiredMaximum Rate: FlexibleOnsite or remote: Minimum 2 days onsite per week at the Montreal office or as required by the team.The Sr. Quality Assurance Lead is responsible for ensuring that all applications, system products and projects meet defined quality standards.The lead develops, conducts and evaluates application audits and testing processes if they don't exist or ensures the evolution, governance and delivery of existing processesBilingualism: RequiredMaximum Rate: FlexibleOnsite or remote: Minimum 2 days onsite per week at the Montreal office or as required by the team.The Sr. Quality Assurance Lead is responsible for ensuring that all applications, system products and projects meet defined quality standards.The lead develops, conducts and evaluates application audits and testing processes if they don't exist or ensures the evolution, governance and delivery of existing processes
- Do you enjoy hands on work? Do you enjoy meeting new people?If you have answered yes to the above questions we have a great Medical Manufacturing facility in Gananoque, Ontario that is looking for reliable new employees to join its busy production teamWe are looking for positive and team-oriented individuals to join our Gananoque manufacturing center to support the production department. Join our assembly team to make an impact by operating manual and semiDo you enjoy hands on work? Do you enjoy meeting new people?If you have answered yes to the above questions we have a great Medical Manufacturing facility in Gananoque, Ontario that is looking for reliable new employees to join its busy production teamWe are looking for positive and team-oriented individuals to join our Gananoque manufacturing center to support the production department. Join our assembly team to make an impact by operating manual and semi
- This is a contract position for a Systems Testing QA Specialist for our client who is in the Broader Public Sector. Work location will be in North York.This is a Hybrid Role with 3 days in the office a week. This is a mandatory requirement of the role and is non negotiable outside of exceptional circumstances.The Contract runs for one year.Hours per day will be 7.25AdvantagesGood Compensation working on projects that will make a difference to the people ofThis is a contract position for a Systems Testing QA Specialist for our client who is in the Broader Public Sector. Work location will be in North York.This is a Hybrid Role with 3 days in the office a week. This is a mandatory requirement of the role and is non negotiable outside of exceptional circumstances.The Contract runs for one year.Hours per day will be 7.25AdvantagesGood Compensation working on projects that will make a difference to the people of
- Do you enjoy hands on work? Do you enjoy meeting new people?If you have answered yes to the above questions we have a great Medical Manufacturing facility in Gananoque, Ontario that is looking for reliable new employees to join its busy production teamWe are looking for positive and team-oriented individuals to join our Gananoque manufacturing center to support the production department. Join our assembly team to make an impact by operating manual and semiDo you enjoy hands on work? Do you enjoy meeting new people?If you have answered yes to the above questions we have a great Medical Manufacturing facility in Gananoque, Ontario that is looking for reliable new employees to join its busy production teamWe are looking for positive and team-oriented individuals to join our Gananoque manufacturing center to support the production department. Join our assembly team to make an impact by operating manual and semi
- This is a contract position for a Systems Testing QA Specialist for our client who is in the Broader Public Sector. Work location will be in downtown Toronto .This is a Hybrid Role with 3 days in the office a week. This is a mandatory requirement of the role and is non negotiable outside of exceptional circumstances.The Contract runs for one year.Hours per day will be 7.25AdvantagesGood Compensation working on projects that will make a difference to the peThis is a contract position for a Systems Testing QA Specialist for our client who is in the Broader Public Sector. Work location will be in downtown Toronto .This is a Hybrid Role with 3 days in the office a week. This is a mandatory requirement of the role and is non negotiable outside of exceptional circumstances.The Contract runs for one year.Hours per day will be 7.25AdvantagesGood Compensation working on projects that will make a difference to the pe
- 3 new, fully remote, long term contract opportunities available for Mainframe (Cobol) Systems Analysts!Our client, within the Federal Government, has a requirement for three (3) Mainframe Systems Analysts. The contract will run from April 2023 till March 31st, 2025! This work can be done completely remotely within Canada.The successful candidates will assist in the detailed analysis, development, testing and maintenance of mainframe solutions in support of3 new, fully remote, long term contract opportunities available for Mainframe (Cobol) Systems Analysts!Our client, within the Federal Government, has a requirement for three (3) Mainframe Systems Analysts. The contract will run from April 2023 till March 31st, 2025! This work can be done completely remotely within Canada.The successful candidates will assist in the detailed analysis, development, testing and maintenance of mainframe solutions in support of
- This is a contract position for a Systems Testing QA Specialist for our client who is in the Broader Public Sector. Work location will be in North York.This is a Hybrid Role with 3 days in the office a week. This is a mandatory requirement of the role and is non negotiable outside of exceptional circumstances.The Contract runs for fourteen months.Hours per day will be 7.25AdvantagesGood Compensation working on projects that will make a difference to the peThis is a contract position for a Systems Testing QA Specialist for our client who is in the Broader Public Sector. Work location will be in North York.This is a Hybrid Role with 3 days in the office a week. This is a mandatory requirement of the role and is non negotiable outside of exceptional circumstances.The Contract runs for fourteen months.Hours per day will be 7.25AdvantagesGood Compensation working on projects that will make a difference to the pe
- Do you enjoy hands on work? Do you enjoy meeting new people?If you have answered yes to the above questions we have a great Medical Manufacturing facility in Gananoque, Ontario that is looking for reliable new employees to join its busy production teamWe are looking for positive and team-oriented individuals to join our Gananoque manufacturing center to support the production department. Join our assembly team to make an impact by operating manual and semiDo you enjoy hands on work? Do you enjoy meeting new people?If you have answered yes to the above questions we have a great Medical Manufacturing facility in Gananoque, Ontario that is looking for reliable new employees to join its busy production teamWe are looking for positive and team-oriented individuals to join our Gananoque manufacturing center to support the production department. Join our assembly team to make an impact by operating manual and semi
- This is a contract position for a Specialized IT Consultant for our client who is in the Broader Public Sector. Work location will be in Downtown Toronto.This is a Hybrid Role with 3 days in the office a week. This is a mandatory requirement of the role and is non negotiable outside of exceptional circumstances.The Contract runs for fourteen months.Hours per day will be 7.25AdvantagesGood Compensation working on projects that will make a difference to theThis is a contract position for a Specialized IT Consultant for our client who is in the Broader Public Sector. Work location will be in Downtown Toronto.This is a Hybrid Role with 3 days in the office a week. This is a mandatory requirement of the role and is non negotiable outside of exceptional circumstances.The Contract runs for fourteen months.Hours per day will be 7.25AdvantagesGood Compensation working on projects that will make a difference to the
- Are you coming from a manufacturing or production background? Do you have a pharma or healthcare background?We have a Permanent weekend role available in the Mississauga area near Laird/ Collegeway. This role is with a leader in the Optical Industry industry. If this sounds like the ideal role for you, please give us a call now to discuss this Hard Coat Technician role in more detail.TITLE: Hard Coat Technician ( Weekends )SHIFT: 6:00 AM to 2:30 PMPAY: $Are you coming from a manufacturing or production background? Do you have a pharma or healthcare background?We have a Permanent weekend role available in the Mississauga area near Laird/ Collegeway. This role is with a leader in the Optical Industry industry. If this sounds like the ideal role for you, please give us a call now to discuss this Hard Coat Technician role in more detail.TITLE: Hard Coat Technician ( Weekends )SHIFT: 6:00 AM to 2:30 PMPAY: $
- Duties & Responsibilities:• Review and assess distribution pipeline integrity condition• Conduct data analysis to identify potential natural gas distribution system threats, determine appropriate inspection methods and controls, initiate inspections and confirm asset is fit for service• Perform data analysis for hazard identification, investigation, assessment and mitigation• Perform analysis and quality assurance on field inspection data• Establish and deDuties & Responsibilities:• Review and assess distribution pipeline integrity condition• Conduct data analysis to identify potential natural gas distribution system threats, determine appropriate inspection methods and controls, initiate inspections and confirm asset is fit for service• Perform data analysis for hazard identification, investigation, assessment and mitigation• Perform analysis and quality assurance on field inspection data• Establish and de
- This is a contract position for a Systems TestingQA Specialist for our client who is in the Broader Public Sector. Work location will be in the GTA.This is a Hybrid Role with 3 days in the office a week. This is a mandatory requirement of the role and is non negotiable outside of exceptional circumstances.The Contract runs for one year.Hours per day will be 7.25AdvantagesGood Compensation working on projects that will make a difference to the people of OntThis is a contract position for a Systems TestingQA Specialist for our client who is in the Broader Public Sector. Work location will be in the GTA.This is a Hybrid Role with 3 days in the office a week. This is a mandatory requirement of the role and is non negotiable outside of exceptional circumstances.The Contract runs for one year.Hours per day will be 7.25AdvantagesGood Compensation working on projects that will make a difference to the people of Ont
- Are you a subject matter expert in process validation and quality assurance in an ISO manufacturing environment?Do you aim to work in a highly motivated and ambitious team responsible for providing validation and QA support for processes, equipment, products,software, cleaning, computerized systems, and facilities that have been newly developed, installed, upgraded, replaced, or modified.?If so this could be a role for you...Our client in the Life SciencesAre you a subject matter expert in process validation and quality assurance in an ISO manufacturing environment?Do you aim to work in a highly motivated and ambitious team responsible for providing validation and QA support for processes, equipment, products,software, cleaning, computerized systems, and facilities that have been newly developed, installed, upgraded, replaced, or modified.?If so this could be a role for you...Our client in the Life Sciences
- Our client, a leader in the Healthcare industry, is looking for a Sr Developer - Test Automation Engineer to participate in the development of a pan-Canadian data and performance reporting system for organ donation and transplantation. The system will capture standardized, timely and high-quality data and will provide analysis and reporting capabilities on health system performance and outcomes, in order to facilitate improvements and support health systemOur client, a leader in the Healthcare industry, is looking for a Sr Developer - Test Automation Engineer to participate in the development of a pan-Canadian data and performance reporting system for organ donation and transplantation. The system will capture standardized, timely and high-quality data and will provide analysis and reporting capabilities on health system performance and outcomes, in order to facilitate improvements and support health system
- This is a contract position for a Systems Testing QA Specialist for our client who is in the Broader Public Sector. Work location will be in the GTA.This is a Remote position but this may change during the course of the contract at the discretion of the Hiring Manager. The Contract runs for One Year.Hours per day will be 7.25AdvantagesGood Compensation working on projects that will make a difference to the people of Ontario.ResponsibilitiesPlan and organizThis is a contract position for a Systems Testing QA Specialist for our client who is in the Broader Public Sector. Work location will be in the GTA.This is a Remote position but this may change during the course of the contract at the discretion of the Hiring Manager. The Contract runs for One Year.Hours per day will be 7.25AdvantagesGood Compensation working on projects that will make a difference to the people of Ontario.ResponsibilitiesPlan and organiz
- This is a contract position for a Systems TestingQA Specialist for our client who is in the Broader Public Sector. Work location will be in the GTA.This is a Hybrid Role with 3 days in the office a week. This is a mandatory requirement of the role and is non negotiable outside of exceptional circumstances.The Contract runs for one year.Hours per day will be 7.25AdvantagesGood Compensation working on projects that will make a difference to the people of OntThis is a contract position for a Systems TestingQA Specialist for our client who is in the Broader Public Sector. Work location will be in the GTA.This is a Hybrid Role with 3 days in the office a week. This is a mandatory requirement of the role and is non negotiable outside of exceptional circumstances.The Contract runs for one year.Hours per day will be 7.25AdvantagesGood Compensation working on projects that will make a difference to the people of Ont
- Are you coming from a manufacturing or production background? Do you have a pharma or healthcare background?We have a Permanent weekend role available in the Mississauga area near Laird/ Collegeway. This role is with a leader in the Optical Industry industry. If this sounds like the ideal role for you, please give us a call now to discuss this Hard Coat Technician role in more detail.TITLE: Hard Coat Technician ( Weekends )SHIFT: 6:00 AM to 2:30 PMPAY: $Are you coming from a manufacturing or production background? Do you have a pharma or healthcare background?We have a Permanent weekend role available in the Mississauga area near Laird/ Collegeway. This role is with a leader in the Optical Industry industry. If this sounds like the ideal role for you, please give us a call now to discuss this Hard Coat Technician role in more detail.TITLE: Hard Coat Technician ( Weekends )SHIFT: 6:00 AM to 2:30 PMPAY: $
- Our Client in the Hydro space is looking for a Intermidate Business Analyst on a 12 month contract• Undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or other relevant professional designation.• 5+ years working as a business analyst.• Experience in working with Electrical Utilities Operational Technology software is an asset.• Experience in working on any Distribution Management System software tool is an asset.• Experience in working witOur Client in the Hydro space is looking for a Intermidate Business Analyst on a 12 month contract• Undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or other relevant professional designation.• 5+ years working as a business analyst.• Experience in working with Electrical Utilities Operational Technology software is an asset.• Experience in working on any Distribution Management System software tool is an asset.• Experience in working wit
- We are looking for highly skilled test automation developers that are comfortable with JavaScript testing frameworks to join our Products & Technology team in Toronto. We are interested in building world-class products in a collaborative environment with our developers. As QA members on Agile product teams, our primary focus is to provide real value both to our teams and to our 500,000 members.AdvantagesTechnologies we use for test automation include:- WebWe are looking for highly skilled test automation developers that are comfortable with JavaScript testing frameworks to join our Products & Technology team in Toronto. We are interested in building world-class products in a collaborative environment with our developers. As QA members on Agile product teams, our primary focus is to provide real value both to our teams and to our 500,000 members.AdvantagesTechnologies we use for test automation include:- Web
- This is a contract position for a Scrum Master for our client who is in the Broader Public Sector. Work location will be in Toronto.This is a Hybrid Role with 2 days in the office a week. This is a mandatory requirement of the role and is non negotiable outside of exceptional circumstances.The Contract runs for one year.Hours per day will be 7.25AdvantagesGood Compensation working on projects that will make a difference to the people of Ontario.ResponsibilThis is a contract position for a Scrum Master for our client who is in the Broader Public Sector. Work location will be in Toronto.This is a Hybrid Role with 2 days in the office a week. This is a mandatory requirement of the role and is non negotiable outside of exceptional circumstances.The Contract runs for one year.Hours per day will be 7.25AdvantagesGood Compensation working on projects that will make a difference to the people of Ontario.Responsibil
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Quality assurance specialists play a key role in ensuring products and services meet certain standards before they are shipped out to the end user. You will be tasked with inspecting products and comparing them against a series of industry and governmental standards to make sure they are in compliance. You will need to have a strong eye for details, identifying issues and accurately reporting them. You are often the last line of quality control before goods are packaged. Quality assurance jobs exist in all goods producing industries, which provides you with numerous potential career paths.
what do quality assurance jobs entail?
Quality assurance jobs are similar to warehouse or production line positions. You will often work in a warehouse setting. You are the final step before products are shipped. Your work schedule can depend on your specific role, industry, and employer. Some jobs are 9-5, while others can be 12 hour shifts. You will report to a quality assurance manager.
what are pros and cons of working in quality assurance?
Quality assurance is more advanced than other warehouse type roles. You have flexibility in the type of products and industries you work in. It is anticipated there will be a lot of opportunities in the coming years due to the baby boomer generation retiring. But, there are also some cons. Work can be repetitive. You may be required to be on your feet for most of your shift. You may be required to work evenings or weekends.
what are future career paths for quality assurance specialists?
Quality control specialists often start out in more basic roles as testers, sorting, weighing and comparing products. With experience you can move on to more senior roles as quality assurance manager, safety specialist, industry and government inspectors, and chief safety officer. There is a lot of room for growth and multiple career paths for you to consider.
what are related jobs for quality assurance specialists?
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what is the average salary for quality assurance specialists?
Quality assurance professionals can expect an average annual salary of about $105, 000 or just over $50 per hour. Many start with a salary of about $70,000 and at the top end of the salary range you can make close to $130,000 per year.
average quality assurance salaries in canada
annual: $105,000
monthly: $8,750
weekly: $2,019
hourly: $50.48
Top paying areas for quality assurance specialists in Canada include: All of Ontario, Regina, Calgary, Edmonton and Vancouver.
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what are quality assurance specialists responsible for?
Working in quality assurance, you will spend your time assessing products to ensure they meet predefined standards. You will document your findings and create reports. Your daily tasks can including the following:
- Checking products and shipments before they are packed and loaded up for shipping
- Product sampling and testing
- Reviewing product standards guidelines
- Reporting defects
- Creating plans to prevent future defects
- Creating inspection reports, charts or spreadsheets
- Updating quality assurance procedures
where do quality assurance specialists typically work?
Quality assurance specialists most commonly work in the manufacturing industry. Roles are common with companies who produce consumer goods. Popular industries include food and beverage, electronics, auto, pharmaceutical, and technology.
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what skills do quality assurance specialists need to have?
Quality assurance specialists need to be observant and have an analytical mindset. You’ll need to be able to quickly detect potential issues and accurately report them. Here are the main skills you will need:
- Strong attention to detail
- A detailed understanding of company standards
- Experience with Excel and reporting software
- Good troubleshooting and problem solving abilities
- Experience using measurement tools
- Good oral and written communications
what training and certifications do quality assurance specialists need to have?
You are required to have a bachelor’s degree to qualify for most QA specialist jobs. Some entry level positions many only require a high school diploma. Depending on your industry, a more advanced or specialized degree may be needed. Certification and training in quality assurance is an asset.