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Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 290 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first.
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What Regeneron Pharmaceuticals INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles1 certified filing for “Sr QA Validation Specialist” (Industrial Engineers) in MA: $120k–$120k, median $120k.
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- Employer is on a government sponsor record
- The US Department of Labor certified 290 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- No salary bar for this route
- H-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 Regeneron Pharmaceuticals INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles
- 1 certified filing for “Sr QA Validation Specialist” (Industrial Engineers) in MA: $120k–$120k, median $120k. Most were filed at wage level II (100%) — 2 lottery entries, ≈31% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
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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About the role
Build our future together:
At Regeneron, we use science and innovation to develop life-changing medicines for people with serious diseases. We are seeking a Quality Assurance Specialist position. This position performs and leads activities “on the floor” in support of dispositioning product and/or raw materials while ensuring compliance with Quality Assurance (QA) policies and procedures, cGMPs, SOPs, and Regeneron Standard Requirement Documents.
Where & Where:
• Location: Rensselaer, New York, United States
• Work model: Sunday - Thursday, 3rd shift, 10:00 PM - 8:30 AM
Discover your role:
• Represent Quality Assurance in support of complex and/or significant Deviations, Change Controls, CAPAs, etc., including active participation in investigation, evaluation, and problem resolution
• Represents the organization on behalf of QA with external partners to communicate QA policy and procedures; liaise with external partners and provide input on regulatory communication
• Train and/or mentor employees, including providing insights and education on processes and procedures, and conveying expectations of QA organization
• Provides consultation or advice in alignment with QA policies through a continuous on the floor presence, working with stakeholders by providing QA guidance to events or questions that may arise
• Perform activities associated with disposition of product (e.g., manufacturing record review, document review, source data review etc.).
• Review, edit, or approve Regeneron controlled documents
• Review and approve investigations associated with product or processes
• Continually evaluating Regeneron processes and procedures with an eye toward continuous improvement
• Supervising direct reports
• Participates with employee training to ensure that all requirements are met.
• Performs, minimally, monthly performance feedback meetings with direct reports.
This role requires:
• BS/BA in Life Sciences, Engineering or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Principal QA Specialist: 6+ years of relevant experience
• Experience with sterile drug product manufacturing, fill finish and/or quality control testing
• Level will be determined based on experience
This role may be for you if you :
• Excel in a quality driven organization
• Have an understanding of biologics manufacturing operations
• Are organized and have an attention to detail
• Can prioritize multiple assignments and changing priorities
• Are able to stand for periods of time when performing tasks on the floor
Gowning and Environment:
• Full cleanroom attire (Examples may include: including laundered undergarments, gown, facemask, hairnet, safety glasses, safety shoes and booties, latex gloves and the use of sanitizing agents during gowning process including IPA)
• Ability to remove jewelry, make-up and nail adornments when wearing cleanroom attire
Does this sound like you? Apply now to take your first step towards living the Regeneron Way! We are committed to building a workplace with an inclusive culture. Regeneron is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief (or lack thereof), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, civil status, pregnancy or parental status, age, disability, nationality, citizenship status, ethnic or national origin, membership of the Traveler community, familial status, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. Where required, we will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with known disabilities or chronic illnesses during the
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