Hands-on Mechanical QC Engineer: Analytical Development

Terrestrial; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Terrestrial Bio, Inc. in Woburn, MA is seeking a Research Associate/Quality Engineer to perform mechanical testing of MAP products and materials, supporting development and QC release activities.

You will work with Instron and profilometry systems, develop test methods, and contribute to regulatory-ready documentation. Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of relevant testing experience, familiarity with GMP/GLP and ISO 17025, and strong collaboration skills to support cross-functional teams in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field with 1–3 years' mechanical testing experience.
• Hands-on experience with Instron or equivalent systems for tensile/compression testing.
• Familiarity with GMP/GLP/ISO 17025 and data integrity (ALCOA+).

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical testing of materials and finished MAP products using Instron or equivalent systems.
• Develop and maintain mechanical test methods for product characterization and validation.
• Execute QC mechanical release testing in line with cGMP and data integrity standards.
• Analyze data, prepare technical reports, and document in audit-ready records.
• Collaborate with QC, Analytical Development, Process Development, Manufacturing, and Regulatory teams.

Skills

Instron

Texture Analyzer

Mechanical testing

Data integrity ALCOA+

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Materials Science

Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering

Tools

Instron

Sensofar 3D profilometry

Job description

Terrestrial Bio, Inc. in Woburn, MA is seeking a Research Associate/Quality Engineer to perform mechanical testing of MAP products and materials, supporting development and QC release activities.

You will work with Instron and profilometry systems, develop test methods, and contribute to regulatory-ready documentation. Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of relevant testing experience, familiarity with GMP/GLP and ISO 17025, and strong collaboration skills to support cross-functional teams in a