Quality Assurance Specialist II, Device Engineering

Quality Assurance Specialist II, Device Engineering Terrestrial (formerly known as Vaxess) is developing a pipeline of next-generation vaccines and therapeutics on our novel micro-array patch platform. With only five minutes of wear-time on the skin, the self-applied patch enables up to two weeks of sustained delivery. The platform combines high temperature stability with simplified application to dramatically alter the way that drugs are delivered. Terrestrial is committed to enabling products that are not only more effective, but also more accessible to patients around the world. The Role: The Quality Assurance Specialist II, Device Engineering will support Quality Assurance activities for Terrestrial' combination product programs, with a strong focus on medical device design controls, risk management, and cGMP compliance. This role provides hands-on quality support across design and development, supplier oversight, process validation readiness, and batch record/data review, aligned with ISO 13485, 21 CFR 820, and applicable combination product regulations (21 CFR 4). Reporting to the Quality Assurance Manager, this role works cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Process Development, Quality Control, and Material Management to support compliant execution and ensure product quality and safety during early clinical development. Responsibilities: ● Support quality oversight of Terrestrial’s combination product(s) to ensure compliance with safety, efficacy, and regulatory requirements. ● Administer and support the Quality Management System (QMS) in accordance with ISO 13485, 21 CFR 820, 21 CFR Part 4 (Combination Products), and applicable FDA and international regulations. ● Provide quality support for Design Control activities, including Design History File (DHF) maintenance, design reviews, Design Verification and Validation (DVV), and design changes. ● Support risk management activities, including development and maintenance of risk analyses (e.g., FMEA, hazard analyses) and linkage to design and process controls. ● Support process validation and qualification activities, including test method validation (TMV), process validation (PV), and equipment qualification, as applicable to Phase I and GMP-ready manufacturing. ● Participate in Material Review Board (MRB) activities, including nonconformance assessment, disposition, and documentation. ● Perform quality review and approval of batch records, executed manufacturing records, analytical data collection forms, test records, and technical or experimental reports. ● Collaborate in supplier quality management activities, including supplier qualification, auditing, monitoring, change evaluation, and periodic requalification. ● Author, review, and revise quality documentation, including SOPs, work instructions, test methods, protocols, reports, forms, and specifications. ● Support preparation, review, and organization of quality data and documentation for regulatory submissions and inspections. ● Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the QMS, including CAPA, deviation investigations, and quality metrics. Qualifications: ● 4–5 years of quality experience in medical devices, pharmaceuticals, biologics, or combination products within a cGMP-regulated medical device or combination product environment. ● Working knowledge of ISO 13485 and FDA medical device Quality System Regulations (21 CFR 820); familiarity with combination product requirements strongly preferred. Terrestrial Bio, Inc, 11 Cummings Park Drive, Woburn, MA 01801

• Experience supporting early-phase (preclinical to Phase I) product development is highly desirable.
• Experience with design controls, risk management (FMEA), and validation activities preferred.
• Experience reviewing GMP documentation such as batch records, test methods, protocols, and reports.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly document technical and quality

concepts. ● Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). The anticipated base salary range for this position is $85,000 - $105,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors including experience, qualifications, and internal equity. At Terrestrial, we’re bringing together exceptional talent to drive our product development forward. We value collaboration, curiosity, and a dynamic work environment. To apply, please submit your CV/resume to View email address on click.appcast.io. Terrestrial Bio, Inc, 11 Cummings Park Drive, Woburn, MA 01801