{"id":1292091,"url":"https://alion.io/job/terrestrial-quality-engineer-analytical-development-quality-control-mechanical-testing","title":"Quality Engineer, Analytical Development & Quality Control - Mechanical Testing","company":{"id":1988705,"name":"Terrestrial","domain":"terrestrialbio.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/terrestrialbio","size_band":"51-200","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Ashby","truth_index":null},"role":"Industrial Engineering","role_family":"Industrial Engineering","seniority":"junior","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Woburn, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":65000,"max":85000,"currency":"USD","period":"year","gross":null,"usd_annual":85000},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":1,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-14T16:14:32Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-14","last_verified_at":"2026-09-30T18:16:10Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":16,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":16},"description":"About Terrestrial Bio, Inc.\nTerrestrial is transforming the delivery of next-generation therapies, starting with GLP-1.\nTerrestrial's proprietary Tacterra™ microarray patch (MAP) and applicator platform consists of a patch resembling an adhesive bandage, which is applied with a preloaded applicator and removed after a few minutes. Once applied, each patch delivers bioactive tips into the skin, which dissolve quickly into the body, rapidly releasing their therapeutic payload. Designed for self-administration, the temperature-stable Tacterra™ platform enables precise, controlled delivery of a wide range of therapeutics without medical sharps or refrigeration.\nTerrestrial has generated strong clinical and in-vivo proof of concept across multiple molecules. For more information, visit www.terrestrialbio.com.\nWhy this role\nWe are seeking a talented, collaborative, and highly motivated individual with hands-on experience in mechanical testing and QC laboratory operations to join our core team of scientists and engineers. The Research Associate/Quality Engineer will be responsible for performing mechanical testing of materials and components using instruments such as Instron, or equivalent force-measurement systems.\nThis role will support tensile, compression, shear, puncture, and force displacement characterization to ensure product performance, robustness, and compliance with internal quality standards. In addition, the individual will contribute to method development, qualification activities, and routine QC release testing to support clinical and commercial manufacturing programs.\nThis is a unique opportunity to be part of an emerging early-phase clinical company bringing innovative technology to the global market.\nWhat you'll do\nPerform mechanical testing of materials, components, and finished MAP products using Instron, or comparable systems, including tensile, compression, shear, puncture, and force displacement profiling\n\nConduct high-resolution surface metrology and dimensional inspection of manufacturing mold and other components using Sensofar 3D optical profilometry systems\n\nDevelop, optimize, and maintain mechanical test methods to support product characterization, comparability studies, and design verification/validation activities\n\nExecute routine QC mechanical release testing aligned with cGMP expectations and data integrity standards\n\nTroubleshoot mechanical testing issues, support instrumentation maintenance, and ensure proper calibration and documentation\n\nAnalyze mechanical test data, prepare technical reports, and document all activities in audit-ready laboratory records\n\nIndependently author method SOPs, analytical protocols, and technical reports, and contribute to regulatory submissions\n\nAssist in broader QC testing efforts as needed, including support for analytical, functional, and stability assays\n\nCollaborate cross-functionally with QC, Analytical Development, Process Development, Manufacturing, and Regulatory teams to enable program success across phases\n\nWho you are\nBachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Biomedical Engineering, or a related discipline; 1-3 years of relevant mechanical testing or QC experience, or a master’s degree with applicable laboratory experience\n\nHands-on experience with mechanical testing instruments such as Instron, Texture Analyzer, or equivalent force-measurement systems\n\nDemonstrated proficiency in tensile, compression, shear, puncture, and force-displacement mechanical characterization\n\nExperience developing, optimizing, and/or qualifying mechanical test methods for materials, components, or finished products\n\nExperience supporting QC release testing, method qualification, method transfer, or equipment qualification\n\nFamiliarity with GMP, GLP, or ISO 17025 laboratory environments and strong understanding of data integrity (ALCOA+)\n\nAbility to analyze mechanical test data, generate clear technical reports, and maintain accurate documentation\n\nStrong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple workflows and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment\n\nExcellent verbal and written communication skills and comfort working within interdisciplinary teams\n\nCompensation: The anticipated base salary range for this position is $65,000 - $85,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors including experience, qualifications, and internal equity.\nOnsite expectations: The majority of our roles at Terrestrial are onsite, which allows us to meet both business and team needs. Candidates applying must be willing to be onsite 4-5 days per week.\nLocation: Woburn, MA and our new, custom facility in Allston MA planned for Q4 of 2026.\nAt Terrestrial, we’re bringing together exceptional talent to drive our product development forward. We value collaboration, curiosity, and a dynamic work environment. 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