Quality Control Analysts
Also called: Lab Tech, Lab Technician, Quality Assurance Technician, Quality Control Technician
What they do:
Conduct tests to determine quality of raw materials, bulk intermediate and finished products. May conduct stability sample tests.
On the job, you would:
- 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.
Math and Science
Arts and Humanities
Engineering and Technology
Manufactured or Agricultural Goods
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Basic Skills
Problem Solving
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Verbal
Ideas and Logic
Visual Understanding
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People interested in this work like activities that include data, detail, and regular routines.
They do well at jobs that need:
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You might use software like this on the job: Program testing software
Data base user interface and query software
Analytical or scientific software
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You might like a career in one of these industries:
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