Quality Assurance Specialist Jobs in North Carolina

Quality Assurance Specialist jobs in North Carolina are steadily in demand, concentrated in the state's pharmaceutical and biotech manufacturing corridors, aerospace and defense production, and food and beverage processing sectors, with openings at every level from entry-level inspector through senior QA manager. The Charlotte, Research Triangle, and Greensboro-Winston-Salem metro areas account for the bulk of hiring, where employers like Pfizer, Merck, and Honeywell maintain significant operations. The most sought-after specialties are GMP compliance, medical device quality systems, and supplier quality engineering. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles184+
Top employerFood Lion
Top cityCharlotte, NC
Cities hiring79
Work type60% On-site
Top industryManufacturing

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Quality Assurance Inspector
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Quality Assurance Inspector
Hubbell
Knightdale, North Carolina
Business Operations
Program Management
Project Management
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Quality Assurance Technician
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Quality Assurance Technician
Amcor
Asheville, North Carolina
Quality Control
$22/hr
On-Site
High School
10,000+

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Inspector I, Quality Assurance
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Inspector I, Quality Assurance
Progress Rail
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Manufacturing Operations
Quality Control
High school
5,001-10,000

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PT Quality Assurance Associate
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PT Quality Assurance Associate
Food Lion
Concord, North Carolina
Business Development
Marketing
Sales
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Software Quality Assurance Engineer
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Software Quality Assurance Engineer
SSI SCHÄFER
Charlotte, North Carolina
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Medical Assistant
ISTQB Certification
5,001-10,000

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Quality Assurance Specialist Jobs by City in North Carolina

Where North Carolina roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Charlotte
25 jobs
Raleigh
13 jobs
Durham
10 jobs
Holly Springs
10 jobs
Winston-Salem
9 jobs
Greensboro
6 jobs
Mooresville
5 jobs
Asheville
4 jobs
Garner
3 jobs

Quality Assurance Specialist Job Market in North Carolina

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

Who's Hiring

  • Food Lion45
  • NV54
  • Genentech4
  • KBI Biopharma4
  • MENTOR TECHNICAL4

Top Industries Hiring

  • Manufacturing
  • Medical Devices
  • Chemicals & Materials
  • Staffing & Recruiting

What North Carolina Employers Look For

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

  • Bachelor's degree in a life science, engineering, or related technical field required
  • Hands-on experience with GMP, ISO 9001, or FDA regulatory compliance frameworks
  • Proficiency in statistical process control tools such as Minitab or equivalent software
  • Certified Quality Auditor or ASQ certification preferred or required by many employers
  • Ability to author and review SOPs, batch records, and deviation investigations
  • Familiarity with CAPA systems and experience managing non-conformance documentation

Quality Assurance Specialist Jobs in North Carolina: Frequently Asked Questions

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

Most quality assurance specialist roles in North Carolina require a bachelor's degree in a life science, chemistry, engineering, or related field, since no state-issued license applies to the role itself. Employers in North Carolina's pharmaceutical and biotech sectors strongly prefer candidates who hold or are pursuing ASQ certifications such as the Certified Quality Auditor. Building hands-on experience through internships with Research Triangle manufacturers or entry-level QA technician roles is the most direct path into the field.

Which companies hire quality assurance specialists in North Carolina?

Employers hiring quality assurance specialists in North Carolina right now include Food Lion, NV5, and Genentech, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. North Carolina's concentration of pharmaceutical manufacturers and aerospace suppliers in the Research Triangle and Piedmont Triad regions makes it one of the more consistent states for QA hiring year-round.

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

Charlotte, Raleigh, and Durham consistently post the most quality assurance specialist openings in North Carolina. The Research Triangle area drives volume through its dense cluster of pharmaceutical, biotech, and contract manufacturing companies, while Charlotte's aerospace, defense, and financial services operations sustain demand, and the Greensboro-Winston-Salem corridor adds openings through food manufacturing and logistics hubs.

Are there remote quality assurance specialist jobs in North Carolina?

Yes, but they're limited. Quality assurance work often requires physical presence for audits, lab inspections, and production floor oversight, so fully remote roles are less common than in purely desk-based fields. About 40% of quality assurance specialist openings tied to North Carolina are remote or hybrid as of November 2026. The tasks most likely to go remote are document control, supplier auditing coordination, and quality management system administration.

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

The most realistic entry path is a QA technician or quality inspector role at one of North Carolina's pharmaceutical contract manufacturers or food processing companies, where on-the-job training in GMP and documentation practices is standard. Large Piedmont Triad and Research Triangle employers often hire recent science or engineering graduates into associate QA roles. Pursuing an ASQ Certified Quality Improvement Associate credential and gaining any laboratory or production floor experience through co-ops or internships at North Carolina community college technical programs strengthens a first application considerably.

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

You can find and apply to quality assurance specialist jobs in North Carolina on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers actively hiring across the state. Search the available roles, identify the ones that match your background and location, and apply directly to each one that fits.

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