Job Details

Department: HR UTS Partnership

Career Area: Administrative/Clerical Support

Posting Open Date: 06/26/2026

Application Deadline: 07/06/2026

Position Type: Temporary Staff (SHRA)

Position Title: UTS - Temporary Quality Control Analyst at UNC Chapel Hill

Vacancy ID: S027731

Full-time/Part-time: Full-Time Temporary

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8 AM – 5 PM

Hiring Range: $33.65-36.06/hourly

Proposed Start Date: 07/06/2026

Estimated Duration of Appointment: 6 months not to exceed 11 months

Position Summary

The Quality Control Analyst is responsible for performing and supporting Quality Control testing activities related to sterility, bioburden, release testing, stability testing, and analytical development. This position executes laboratory testing procedures, analytical validations, and data review activities to support the manufacturing and release of patient products while ensuring compliance with FDA requirements, Good Documentation Practices (GDP), and established quality standards. The Quality Control Analyst supports new product onboarding, develops and maintains testing procedures, assists with investigations, performs statistical analysis of results, and provides guidance and training to QC employees on testing methods and processes.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Life Sciences, or a related scientific discipline with laboratory experience in quality control, analytical testing, or a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Equivalent combination of education and relevant laboratory experience may be considered.
• Experience performing laboratory testing and following established analytical procedures.
• Knowledge of quality control processes, documentation practices, and regulated laboratory environments.
• Ability to perform sterility and bioburden testing using applicable laboratory systems and techniques.
• Familiarity with analytical testing methods including PCR, flow cytometry, endotoxin testing, and microbial testing.
• Ability to accurately document test results in accordance with GDP and quality standards.
• Ability to review analytical data, identify trends, and support investigations.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to maintain accurate records.
• Ability to prepare, review, and revise SOPs, forms, job aids, and technical documentation.
• Ability to collaborate with Quality, Manufacturing, and Laboratory teams.
• Participate in 5 hours of continuing education annually – in cellular therapy or quality topics

Management Preferences

• 2+ years of experience in Quality Control, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, cellular therapy, or life sciences laboratory settings.
• Experience working in GMP or FDA-regulated environments.
• Experience with sterility testing, bioburden testing, and analytical method validation.
• Experience supporting product release and stability testing programs.
• Experience with BacT/ALERT Sterility System or similar microbial testing platforms.
• Experience with laboratory investigations, data analysis, and quality documentation.
• Experience training or mentoring team members on laboratory procedures and testing methods.
• Knowledge of cellular therapy manufacturing processes and quality systems preferred.