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UTS - Temporary Quality Assurance mRNA/ LNP Project Lead at UNC Chapel Hill

North Carolina State University

$70,000-$75,000/year, depending on experience

United States, North Carolina, Chapel Hill

1100 Bioinformatics Building (Show on map)

Oct 30, 2026

Position Information

Posting Number	PG196275TM
Position Number	48CK44
Position Type	Temporary
Essential Job Duties	The Quality Assurance Specialist drives the successful technical transfer and cGMP manufacturing of advanced mRNA and Lipid Nanoparticle ( LNP) therapies. Operating directly on the cleanroom floor, this role provides real-time quality oversight, authors critical process documentation, leads deviation investigations, and ensures strict regulatory compliance to safely advance cutting-edge biopharmaceutical products from transfer through production.
Is Time Limited	Yes
If Yes, Appointment Length	TBD
Wolfpack Perks and Benefits	As a Pack member, you belong here, and can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well-being. As you consider this opportunity, we encourage you to review our Employee Value Proposition and learn more about what makes NC State the best place to learn and work for everyone. What we offer: Health Insurance for Temporary Employees Enhance your career with LEAD courses Attend non-revenue generating sporting events for free. Attain Work-life balance with our Childcare discounts, Wellness & Recreation Membership, and Wellness Programs that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community. Disclaimer: Perks and Benefit eligibility is based on Part-Time or Full-Time Employment status. Eligibility and Employer Sponsored Plans can be found within each of the links offered.

Department Information

Job City & State	Chapel Hill, NC
Department

System Information

Classification Title	Temporary-Technical/Paraprofessional
Working Title	UTS - Temporary Quality Assurance mRNA/ LNP Project Lead at UNC Chapel Hill

Requirements and Preferences

Work Schedule	Monday - Friday; 8 am - 5 pm
Other Work/Responsibilities	Support the technical transfer of mRNA and LNP manufacturing to the UNC Lineberger ACT Facility. Provide Quality direction to project manager and manufacturing personnel. Execute activities such as change controls, validations, SOP creation for implementing the new manufacturing process. Batch Review Completes initial review of batch records in real time and provides feedback on manufacturing operations. Coordinates with QC -Equipment and QC - EM Roles on manufacturing needs. On the floor Quality support in clean room manufacturing reviewing completed activities. Initiates and investigates Occurrences that occur during manufacturing. Responsible for tracking manufacturing errors and providing feedback for metrics. Technical Writer and resource for policies, Standard Operating Procedures, forms, worksheets, and job aids in support of quality and manufacturing operations. Assists and supports manufacturing in identifying needed policies, Standard Operating Procedures, and other required documents. Ensures manufacturing employees are current on required training for them to complete operations. Looks to implement and reinforce best practices used in manufacturing operations in conjunction with production staff. Helps to be liaison for manufacturing to support projects. Maintain annual competencies in required quality functions and remain up to date in required EHS LMS modules. Assist in training other QA/QC members on mRNA/ LNP activities so they may support. Assist in the maintenance of quality electronic systems. Participate in 5 hours of continuing education annually in cellular therapy or quality topics. Responsibilities may be modified or added as needed and discussed with the Assistant Director of QA/QC and/or Associate Director of Quality and Facility Director.
Minimum Experience/Education	Experience with mRNA/ LNP manufacturing is required.
Department Required Skills	Extensive experience in cGMP mRNA/LNP manufacturing, including expertise in the relevant regulatory and scientific aspects of manufacturing workflows. Quality Assurance experience Excellence in planning and execution Excellent skills in verbal and written communication.
Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education	Experience with mRNA/ LNP manufacturing is required.
Required License or Certification	n/a
Valid NC Driver's License required?	No
Commercial Driver's License Required?	No

Recruitment Details

Anticipated Hiring Range	$70,000-$75,000/year, depending on experience

Recruitment Dates

Job Open Date	10/30/2026

Applicant Information

Quick Link

https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/236950

EEO

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