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QA Associate II
Twist Bioscience Corporation · 🇺🇸 USA - Portland, OR
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 11 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest May 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 9 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Twist Bioscience Corporation paid sponsored hires in similar roles2 certified filings for “Sr Research Associate, R&D” (Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers) in CA: $104k–$180k, median $142k. Most were filed at wage level I (50%) — 1 lottery entry, ≈15% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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The US Department of Labor certified 11 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest May 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 9 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
The QA Associate II is responsible for ensuring the accurate, compliant, and timely release of Twist’s synthetic biology products, with a primary focus on batch record review, raw material and lot release, and quality event support. Working in an ISO 13485 manufacturing environment, this role partners closely with production, equipment, and subject matter experts to investigate quality events, support root cause analysis, and keep documentation and processes inspection-ready. A strong working knowledge of cGMP and IVD regulatory requirements, along with high attention to detail and clear communication, is critical to success in this role. This is a great opportunity for a quality professional who enjoys hands-on, on-site work and wants to grow their impact by mentoring peers and supporting internal and external audits. Knowledge & Application • Ensures the accurate and safe release of various synthetic biology products in accordance with company and/or client procedures and requirements. • Ensures and promotes compliance with applicable ISO, cGMP, IVD Regulations, and company and client SOPs. • Authors and reviews relevant SOPs, batch records, labels and other documents. • Manufacturing Batch Record review, control, release, including label verification. • Materials management (including Raw Material Release), nonconformance disposition and release activity as applicable. • Collaborates with SMEs to investigate Quality event tickets and assign, approve, or follow up on approval and disposition of these events. • Review and releases IQOQPQs through collaboration with the Equipment team. • Support the tracking and trending relevant quality metrics as assigned. • Support investigations, root cause analysis, and documentation of findings on Quality Events. • Conduct lab walkthroughs on a periodic basis and report and follow up on findings. • Effectively influences (by serving as a peer mentor) and trains employees on basic releases and processes. • Supports internal and external audits via gathering and preparation of audit material. • Support additional responsibilities as assigned. • Ability to be on-site to inspect products/materials and release lots. • Follow regulatory and ISO 13485 requirements. Complexity & Problem Solving Executes tasks/assignments that have clear and established processes and procedures. At times, tasks/assignments require occasional adaptation beyond established processes and procedures. Collaboration & Interaction Follows established procedures on routine work, receives instructions only on new assignments. Typical Degree & Years of Experience • Bachelors degree (or equivalent) in a scientific /engineering related field • 2-3 years of experience in the medical device/pharmaceutical/biotech industry. • Minimum 2 years of Quality Assurance or Regulatory Compliance (e.g. GCP, cGMP, GLP) experience. • Experience working and/or supporting production/laboratories a plus. • Familiarity with regulatory requirements for IVD Products, ISO 13485, 21CFR820, MDD, applicable experience in medical device, or biotech manufacturing and a thorough knowledge and understanding of cGMP. • Familiarity with Confluence and JIRA applications desired. • Strong written and verbal communication skills. • Analytical and problem-solving skills. • Proven ability to work cross-functionally to achieve business outcomes.