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 roles172+
Top employerFood Lion
Top cityCharlotte, NC
Cities hiring79
Work type73% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Samaritan's Purse
Quality Assurance Social Media Manager
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Quality Assurance Social Media Manager
Samaritan's Purse
Boone, North Carolina
Account Management
Customer Success
Sales
Bachelor's degree
1,001-5,000

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Fresh And Ready Foods
Quality Assurance Technician (Full Time)
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Quality Assurance Technician (Full Time)
Fresh And Ready Foods
Charlotte, North Carolina
Maintenance & Repair
Quality Control
Skilled Trades
High school diploma or GED
51-200

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Catalent Pharma Solutions
Quality Assurance Auditor - Manufacturing
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Quality Assurance Auditor - Manufacturing
Catalent Pharma Solutions
Greenville, North Carolina
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
Social Work & Counseling
On-Site
Associate's degree
10,000+

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Mountaire Farms
Quality Assurance Technician - Trainee
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Quality Assurance Technician - Trainee
Mountaire Farms
Siler City, North Carolina
Customer Service
Customer Success
Customer Support
High school diploma or GED
5,001-10,000

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Skyeton
Quality Assurance Technician
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Skyeton
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Quality Assurance Technician
Skyeton
Fayetteville, North Carolina
Maintenance & Repair
Quality Control
Skilled Trades
On-Site
High school diploma or GED
201-500

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Quality Assurance Analyst Jobs by City in North Carolina

Where North Carolina roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Durham
11 jobs
Raleigh
9 jobs
Morrisville
7 jobs
Winston-Salem
7 jobs
Greenville
6 jobs
Mooresville
5 jobs
Cary
4 jobs
Monroe
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 Lion
    Food Lion44
  • NV5
    NV54
  • MENTOR TECHNICAL
    MENTOR TECHNICAL4
  • Perdue
    Perdue3
  • Turner & Townsend Pty Limited
    Turner & Townsend Pty Limited3

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software
  • Chemicals & Materials
  • Staffing & Recruiting
  • Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
  • Consulting & Professional 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 MENTOR TECHNICAL, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 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, Durham, and Raleigh 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 28% of quality assurance analyst openings tied to North Carolina are remote or hybrid as of September 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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