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Senior QA Technical Specialist

Durham, NC · On-site

$79K - $109K/yr

Works closely with project teams and stakeholders across the organization, support development and maintenance of computerized system and data integrity PQS subsystems. Company Overview At FUJIFILM ...

PQS 301 qualification is required. If selected candidate is not PQS 301 qualified on or before hire date, he/she must be willing and able to obtain PQS 301 qualification within 3 months of employment.

PQS 301 qualification is required. If selected candidate is not PQS 301 qualified on or before hire date, he/she must be willing and able to obtain PQS 301 qualification within 3 months of employment.

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How much do pqs jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 23, 2026, the average hourly pay for pqs in the United States is $37.92, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $24.28 and $47.84 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the role of a PQS?

A PQS (Personnel Qualification System) is a certification process used in the maritime and defense industries to verify personnel's skills and qualifications for specific roles. It involves assessing technical knowledge, experience, and competency, often requiring documentation and adherence to safety standards. PQS ensures personnel are properly trained and qualified for their assigned tasks in complex operational environments.

What are some common challenges faced by a Professional Quantity Surveyor (PQS) when managing project budgets and costs?

As a Professional Quantity Surveyor (PQS), one of the main challenges is maintaining budget accuracy amid changing project scopes, fluctuating material prices, and unforeseen site conditions. PQSs must regularly liaise with clients, contractors, and suppliers to ensure cost estimates remain realistic and updated throughout the project lifecycle. Managing multiple stakeholders' expectations while adhering to tight deadlines can also be demanding, but effective communication and strong analytical skills can help mitigate these challenges.

How much does a Qs make?

A Quantity Surveyor (QS) typically earns between $50,000 and $120,000 annually, depending on experience, location, and industry sector. Senior QS professionals with specialized skills or certifications can earn higher salaries, especially in large construction projects or urban markets.

What are PQS (Professional Quantity Surveyors)?

Professional Quantity Surveyors (PQS) are specialists in the construction industry who manage and control costs and contracts on construction projects. They are responsible for preparing estimates, budgets, and tenders, as well as monitoring project expenditures and advising on procurement strategies. PQS work to ensure that projects are completed within their financial and legal constraints, providing expert advice to clients, architects, and contractors throughout the building process.

What kind of surveyor makes the most money?

The highest-paid surveyors are often specialized or senior professionals such as geospatial surveyors, cadastral surveyors, or those with advanced certifications like Licensed Surveyor status. They typically work on large-scale projects, require extensive experience, and may use advanced equipment like GPS and GIS technology, which contribute to higher earnings.

Will quantity surveyors be replaced by AI?

Quantity surveyors perform cost estimation, contract management, and project budgeting, tasks that are increasingly supported by AI and digital tools. While AI can automate routine calculations and data analysis, the profession relies on judgment, negotiation, and contextual understanding that are difficult for AI to replicate fully, so human expertise remains essential. The role is evolving to incorporate technology, but complete replacement by AI is unlikely in the near future.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Quantity Surveyor (PQS), and why are they important?

To thrive as a Quantity Surveyor (PQS), you need a strong background in construction economics, cost management, and a degree in quantity surveying or a related field, often supported by RICS or similar professional accreditation. Familiarity with cost estimating software, building information modeling (BIM), and contract management systems is typically required. Excellent negotiation, analytical thinking, and communication skills help you work effectively with clients, contractors, and project teams. These skills ensure projects are delivered on budget and to specification, safeguarding client interests and project success.
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Senior QA Technical Specialist

Senior QA Technical Specialist

Fujifilm

Research Triangle Park, NC

$79K - $109K/yr

Full-time

Posted 5 days ago


Fujifilm rating

8.4

Company rating: 8.4 out of 10

Based on 67 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

50th of 535 rated manufacturers


Job description

The Senior QA Technical Specialist acts independently and provides QA subject matter knowledge in the GMP domain to systems and projects with focus on key quality activities and deliverables in accordance with company policies/SOPs and regulatory requirements. Works closely with project teams and stakeholders across the organization, support development and maintenance of computerized system and data integrity PQS subsystems.


At FUJIFILM Biotechnologies, we’re leading the charge in advancing tomorrow’s medicines. If you want to be a part of life-impacting projects alongside today’s most innovative biopharmaceutical companies, FUJIFILM Biotechnologies could be the right place for you.


From our Bioprocess Innovation Center to our cGMP-compliant manufacturing site, we thrive on collaboration, creativity, and purpose. Whether your expertise lies in research, manufacturing, or production, you’ll find a home here where your efforts directly improve patients’ lives. Together, let’s shape the future of healthcare.


Situated at the cross-section of Morrisville and Research Triangle Park (RTP), North Carolina, our site is at the heart of a booming biotech hub surrounded by top universities, vibrant communities, and various outdoor opportunities.


Fujifilm is globally headquartered in Tokyo with over 70,000 employees across four key business segments of healthcare, electronics, business innovation, and imaging. We are guided and united by our Group Purpose of “giving our world more smiles.” Visit: https://www.fujifilm.com/us/en/about/region/careers


Major Accountabilities: 

  • Review and approval of validation documentation against PQS subsystems Computerized Systems and Data Integrity processes and requirements.
  • Review and approval of qualification documentation against PQS subsystems Computerized Systems and Data Integrity processes and requirements.
  • Review and approval of changes, events/deviations, incidents, CAPAs etc. (process records) as well as procedural documents in relation to computerized systems.
  • General inspection and audit support in relation to computerized systems.
  • Develop and maintain the PQS framework related to computerized systems and based on current GMP and other relevant regulatory requirements (per global policies).
  • Meet internal training requirements (per assigned training curricula) and keep oneself up to date on current GMP and other relevant regulatory requirements as well as relevant guidelines for computerized systems
  • This position has interactions to Engineering as well as all other QA functions locally and globally.

Education and Experience Requirements:

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent with 12 years of applicable industry experience OR
  • Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of applicable industry experience OR
  • Master’s degree 6 years of applicable industry experience OR
  • PhD with 4 years of applicable industry experience 
  • Solid GMP knowledge

Preferred Experience:

  • QA and/or manufacturing expeirence from the pharmaceutical industry

To all agencies: Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of FUJIFILM about this requisition. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at FUJIFILM via-email, the internet or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of FUJIFILM, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by FUJIFILM for this requisition and a valid agreement with FUJIFILM is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of the FUJIFILM agency engagement process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.

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Fujifilm is committed to providing equal opportunities in hiring, promotion and advancement, compensation, benefits, and training regardless of nationality, age, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, political creed, ideology, national, or social origin, disability, veteran status, etc.


If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to our HR Department (HR_FDBU@fujifilm.com).


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With each Industry we enter, We’ve learned to Leverage and Adapt our knowledge, Expertise and rRsources to make the World a better place. When it comes to Innovating for a Healthier World and a more sustainable society, we’ll NEVER STOP. Fujifilm will contribute to the social challenges by creating new value in a wide range of business domains through innovation in Products, Services, and Technological Development. We launched our Healthcare Business with X-ray film in 1936. And now, We are developing our business in areas of prevention, diagnosis, and treatment as a Comprehensive Healthcare Company. We will never stop Innovating for a Healthier World.

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Chemical manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Minato-ku, Tokyo, JP

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