Quality Assurance Intern Jobs in North Carolina
Quality Assurance Intern jobs in North Carolina concentrate in life sciences, pharmaceuticals, electronics manufacturing, and defense contracting, with demand across entry-level and early-career roles throughout the state. The largest hiring activity centers in the Research Triangle (Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill), Charlotte, and Greensboro, where employers like Lenovo, Novo Nordisk, and Wolfspeed regularly bring on quality assurance interns. The most in-demand specialties include software quality assurance, regulatory compliance testing, and manufacturing process inspection. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Job Requisition: 555264
Address: USA-NC-Winston Salem-3800 Reynolda Rd Ste 80
Store Code: Store 01510 Grocery (7225290)
Food Lion has been providing an easy, fresh and affordable shopping experience to the communities we serve since 1957. Today, our 82,000 associates serve more than 10 million customers a week across 10 Southeastern and Mid-Atlantic states.
PRIMARY PURPOSE
Provide our customers with a clean, safe, inviting place to shop by maintaining standards in accordance with the standard practice manual. Minimize shrink through proper utilization of standard practice.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintain an atmosphere of enthusiastic customer awareness with primary emphasis on fast, friendly, and accurate customer service to create a positive shopping experience
- Courteous and helpful to other associates
- Sweep and clean floors on nights with no scheduled vendor services
- Weekly cleaning of Produce, Market and Deli Departments
- Clean and organize the store mop room
- Find more efficient ways to do the job and seek to reduce costs and improve labor productivity
- Follow QA daily check list and sanitation standards set by Food Lion
- Follow current Standard Practices regarding cleanup of Hazardous Waste product
- Maintain a complete understanding of and adherence to company guidelines, policies and standard practice
- Understand and follow Food Safety and Workplace Safety guidelines and procedures
- Observe and correct all unsafe conditions that could cause associate or customer accidents
- Report all associate and customer accidents in accordance with established Food Lion procedures to the Manager on Duty
- Ensure compliance with local, state and federal regulations
- Wear the Food Lion uniform complete with name badge, when on duty, has a neat and clean appearance while adhering to the Food Lion dress code
- Successfully complete Computer Based Training (CBT), Training Packet and Training Aid courses
- Perform all other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
- High school graduate or equivalent preferred
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication and customer service skills
- Ability and willingness to learn multiple tasks and technical requirements of the job
- Ability to use technical information to solve problems
- Must meet minimum age requirements to perform specific job functions
- Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations"
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to use computers and other communication systems required to perform job functions
- Perform repetitive hand and arm motions
- Bend and lift products weighing up to 15 lbs. continuously, 25 lbs. frequently, and 50 lbs. on occasion
- Pull or push up to 75 lbs. on occasion"
- Stand 100% of the time, frequently walking short distances
- Be able to handle a variety of substances associated with cleaning and packaging materials, fresh fruits, vegetables, house plants/flowers and household cleaners
- Use hands to frequently/continuously handle currency (paper and coin) as well as operate a variety of equipment such as cash register, lottery machine (where applicable), scanner, computer, and calculator
- Frequent reaching and grasping at waist level: occasionally above shoulder or below waist level
- Meet established volume activity standards for the position
- Tolerate working in extreme hot/cold temperatures for up to 20 minutes at a time
- Have sufficient visual ability to check ID cards, checks, invoices and other written documents"
Food Lion provides equal employment opportunities to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions) national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity or gender expression or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Quality Assurance Intern 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 intern jobs across North Carolina.
- Enrollment in a bachelor's program in engineering, science, or a related technical field
- Familiarity with quality management systems such as ISO 9001 or GMP standards
- Experience or coursework in software testing, defect tracking, or test case documentation
- Proficiency with spreadsheet and data analysis tools including Microsoft Excel
- Strong written communication skills for documenting test results and quality reports
- Ability to work on-site in a manufacturing, lab, or production environment as needed
Quality Assurance Intern Jobs in North Carolina: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a quality assurance intern in North Carolina?
Most quality assurance intern roles in North Carolina do not require a state-issued license, but employers in regulated industries expect candidates to be enrolled in or recently graduated from a program in engineering, computer science, biology, or a related field. Research Triangle employers in pharma and biotech often look for exposure to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) principles, while tech and defense companies in Charlotte and Raleigh favor candidates with software testing or data analysis coursework.
Which companies hire quality assurance interns in North Carolina?
Companies currently hiring quality assurance interns in North Carolina include Food Lion, NV5, and Butterball, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. North Carolina's concentration of pharmaceutical, semiconductor, and advanced manufacturing firms in the Research Triangle and Triad regions makes it one of the more active states for quality assurance internships year-round.
Which North Carolina cities have the most quality assurance intern jobs?
The cities with the most quality assurance intern openings in North Carolina are Charlotte, Raleigh, and Winston-Salem. The Research Triangle drives the largest share of openings due to its dense cluster of pharmaceutical, biotech, and technology employers, while Charlotte's financial services and manufacturing sectors generate steady demand, and Greensboro's logistics and advanced manufacturing base supports openings in the Triad area.
Are there remote quality assurance intern jobs in North Carolina?
Yes, and they're more common than in many technical internship categories, particularly for software and analytical roles. About 40% of quality assurance intern openings tied to North Carolina are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the mix of desk-based and on-site work the role involves. Software quality assurance and test automation positions are the most likely to offer fully remote or hybrid arrangements, while manufacturing and lab-based QA roles typically require on-site presence.
How can I get hired as a quality assurance intern in North Carolina with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying directly to formal internship programs at Research Triangle-area employers, where companies like Lenovo, Syneos Health, and contract research organizations regularly accept students with no prior QA experience if they have relevant coursework. Lateral moves from adjacent roles such as lab assistant, data entry analyst, or production associate also open doors at manufacturing firms in Greensboro and Durham. Completing a free or low-cost software testing certification or documenting a personal testing project on GitHub can give candidates a concrete edge when applying without a formal work history.
Where can I find and apply to quality assurance intern jobs in North Carolina?
You can find and apply to quality assurance intern jobs in North Carolina on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your background and location, and apply directly to the employer through the listing.
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