Quality Control
What They Do
Conduct tests to determine quality of raw materials, bulk intermediate, and finished products.
Conduct routine and non-routine analyses of in-process materials, raw materials, environmental samples, finished goods, or stability samples.
Interpret test results, compare them to established specifications and control limits, and make recommendations on appropriateness of data for release.
Perform visual inspections of finished products.
Compile laboratory test data and perform appropriate analyses.
Complete documentation needed to support testing procedures, including data capture forms, equipment logbooks, or inventory forms.
Education
Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate’s degree.
Median Income
$42,896
Technical Skills Needed
Analytical or scientific software — LabWare LIMS; Minitab; Test automation software; The MathWorks MATLAB
Data base user interface and query software — Data entry software; Microsoft Access ; Microsoft SQL Server; Structured query language SQL
Development environment software — C; Microsoft Visual Basic; National Instruments LabVIEW
Program testing software
Skills
Quality Control Analysis
Active Listening
Reading Comprehension
Monitoring
Complex Problem Solving
Knowledge
Chemistry
Mathematics
Computers and Electronics
Production and Processing