Quality Assurance Analyst Jobs in North Carolina

Quality Assurance Analyst jobs in North Carolina are steadily active, with consistent demand across life sciences, financial technology, software development, and advanced manufacturing, and openings at every level from junior QA testers through senior QA engineers and lead analysts. The heaviest hiring concentrates in the Research Triangle area, Charlotte, and Raleigh-Durham, where companies like Fidelity Investments, Lenovo North America, and Labcorp maintain substantial operations and regularly seek QA professionals. The most in-demand specialties include software test automation, regulatory compliance QA for pharmaceutical and medical device firms, and agile QA within fintech and SaaS environments. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles180+
Top employerFood Lion
Top cityCharlotte, NC
Cities hiring81
Work type60% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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PT Quality Assurance Associate
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Food Lion
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Brand & Social Media
Content & Communications
Marketing
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Food Lion
Roxboro, North Carolina
Customer Service
Retail Banking & Branch Management
Sales
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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UTS - Temporary Quality Assurance mRNA/LNP Project Lead at UNC Chapel Hill
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UTS - Temporary Quality Assurance mRNA/LNP Project Lead at UNC Chapel Hill
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$70k - $75k/yr
10,000+

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UTS - Temporary Quality Assurance mRNA/ LNP Project Lead at UNC Chapel Hill
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UTS - Temporary Quality Assurance mRNA/ LNP Project Lead at UNC Chapel Hill
North Carolina State University
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$70k - $75k/yr
5,001-10,000

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Quality Assurance Specialist
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Quality Assurance Specialist
Berkshire Corporation
Whitsett, North Carolina
Manufacturing Operations
Quality Control
Warehouse Operations
ISO certification process
51-200

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Quality Assurance Analyst Jobs by City in North Carolina

Where North Carolina roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Raleigh
11 jobs
Winston-Salem
11 jobs
Durham
9 jobs
Greensboro
7 jobs
Morrisville
7 jobs
Mooresville
5 jobs
Mount Olive
4 jobs
Garner
3 jobs

Quality Assurance Analyst Job Market in North Carolina

A snapshot from current North Carolina openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • Food Lion43
  • NV54
  • Butterball4
  • MENTOR TECHNICAL4
  • Lowe's Home Improvement3

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software
  • Retail
  • Medical Devices
  • Staffing & Recruiting
  • Healthcare & Medical Services

What North Carolina Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in quality assurance analyst jobs across North Carolina.

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related technical field required
  • Hands-on experience with test automation tools such as Selenium, JIRA, or similar platforms
  • Familiarity with agile and Scrum development methodologies in a team environment
  • Strong ability to write, execute, and document detailed test cases and defect reports
  • Experience with regulated industries such as pharmaceutical, medical device, or financial services preferred
  • Relevant certification such as ISTQB Foundation Level or CSTE is a recognized hiring advantage

Quality Assurance Analyst Jobs in North Carolina: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a quality assurance analyst in North Carolina?

North Carolina does not require a state-issued license to work as a quality assurance analyst, so the path centers on education and credentials. Most employers expect at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or engineering. From there, earning the ISTQB Foundation Level certification or the Certified Software Tester credential strengthens your candidacy considerably. Graduates of programs at NC State, UNC Charlotte, or community colleges in the Research Triangle often move directly into entry QA roles with local technology and life sciences firms.

How much do quality assurance analysts make in North Carolina?

Quality assurance analysts in North Carolina earn a median of about $100,390 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $61,190 for the lowest 10% to over $148,710 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire quality assurance analysts in North Carolina?

Employers hiring quality assurance analysts in North Carolina right now include Food Lion, NV5, and Butterball, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. North Carolina's concentration of pharmaceutical, fintech, and enterprise software companies means QA demand is spread across both large corporate campuses in the Research Triangle and growing technology hubs in Charlotte.

Which North Carolina cities have the most quality assurance analyst jobs?

Charlotte, Raleigh, and Winston-Salem lead North Carolina for quality assurance analyst openings. The Research Triangle anchors the bulk of demand, driven by the dense cluster of technology, life sciences, and university-linked employers in Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill, while Charlotte's growing fintech and banking sector generates its own consistent QA hiring pipeline.

Are there remote quality assurance analyst jobs in North Carolina?

Yes, and more than most fields. Quality assurance analyst work is largely desk-based and tool-driven, making it well suited to remote and hybrid arrangements. About 40% of quality assurance analyst openings tied to North Carolina are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how broadly distributed QA teams have become across the state's technology and financial services industries. Test automation and documentation-focused roles tend to carry the highest share of fully remote postings.

How can I get hired as a quality assurance analyst in North Carolina with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is a junior QA tester or QA associate role, which many North Carolina technology and life sciences employers fill with recent graduates or career changers. Companies like Lenovo and SAS Institute in the Research Triangle, as well as regional fintech employers in Charlotte, periodically hire for associate QA positions that provide structured onboarding. Moving laterally from a business analyst, technical support, or help desk role is also common. Building a portfolio of documented test plans and earning the ISTQB Foundation Level certificate before applying gives candidates without formal QA experience a concrete edge.

Where can I find and apply to quality assurance analyst jobs in North Carolina?

You can find and apply to quality assurance analyst jobs in North Carolina on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers actively hiring in the state. Search the listings, find roles that match your experience and location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.

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