Quality Control Analysts
Conduct tests to determine quality of raw materials, bulk intermediate and finished products. May conduct stability sample tests.
40 alternate job titles:
Chemistry Quality Control Analyst (Chemistry QC Analyst)
Chemistry Quality Control Technician (Chemistry QC Technician)
Data Quality Analyst
IT Quality Control Analyst (Information Technology Quality Control Analyst)
Lab Analyst
Lab Technician (Lab Tech)
Laboratory Analyst
Laboratory Technician (Lab Tech)
Microbiology Lab Analyst
Microbiology Quality Control Technician (Microbiology QC Tech)
Performance Quality Auditor
QA Analyst (Quality Assurance Analyst)
QA Associate (Quality Assurance Associate)
QA Auditor (Quality Assurance Auditor)
QA Lab Tech (Quality Assurance Lab Technician)
QA Lab Tech (Quality Assurance Laboratory Technician)
QA Specialist (Quality Assurance Specialist)
QA Tech (Quality Assurance Technician)
QA Testing Analyst (Quality Assurance Testing Analyst)
QC Clerk (Quality Control Clerk)
QC Lab Analyst (Quality Control Laboratory Analyst)
Quality Analyst
Quality Assurance Coordinator (QA Coordinator)
Quality Auditor
Quality Control Analyst (QC Analyst)
Quality Control Associate (QC Associate)
Quality Control Auditor (QC Auditor)
Quality Control Checker (QC Checker)
Quality Control Expert (QC Expert)
Quality Control Lab Technician (QC Lab Tech)
Quality Control Specialist (QC Specialist)
Quality Control Technician (QC Tech)
Quality Control Tester (QC Tester)
Quality Controller
Quality Coordinator
Quality Improvement Analyst
Quality Improvement Specialist
Quality Process Auditor
Quality Specialist
Quality Systems Specialist
Salary Information
Quality Control Analysts: $60,130 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Train personnel in technical or scientific procedures. | General |
| Conduct financial or regulatory audits. | General |
| Inspect areas for compliance with sanitation standards. | General |
| Prepare operational reports. | General |
| Establish standards for products, processes, or procedures. | General |
| Prepare information or documentation related to legal or regulatory matters. | General |
| Verify accuracy of data. | General |
| Determine appropriate methods for data analysis. | General |
| Conduct quantitative failure analyses of operational data. | General |
| Advise others on business or operational matters. | General |
| Calibrate scientific or technical equipment. | General |
| Apply mathematical principles or statistical approaches to solve problems in scientific or applied fields. | General |
| Test quality of materials or finished products. | General |
| Evaluate quality of materials or products. | Analysis |
| Analyze test results. | Analysis |
| Interpret research or operational data. | Analysis |
| Evaluate new technologies or methods. | Analysis |
| Record research or operational data. | Analysis |
| Develop collaborative relationships between departments or with external organizations. | Development |
| Advise others on the development or use of new technologies. | Development |
| Develop testing routines or procedures. | Development |
| Maintain laboratory or technical equipment. | Maintenance |
| Monitor operational procedures in technical environments to ensure conformance to standards. | Maintenance |
| Coordinate activities with suppliers, contractors, clients, or other departments. | Management |
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Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| Adobe Acrobat | Document management software |
| Atlassian JIRA | Content workflow software |
| C | Development environment software |
| Extensible markup language XML | Enterprise application integration software |
| Hypertext markup language HTML | Web platform development software |
| JavaScript | Web platform development software |
| Microsoft ASP.NET | Web platform development software |
| Microsoft Project | Project management software |
| Microsoft SharePoint | Document management software |
| Microsoft Visio | Process mapping and design software |
| Microsoft Visual Basic | Development environment software |
| Microsoft Windows | Operating system software |
| SAP software | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Selenium | Program testing software |
| The MathWorks MATLAB | Analytical or scientific software |
| Borland SilkTest | Program testing software |
| Code profilers | Program testing software |
| Eko | Desktop communications software |
| Hewlett Packard LoadRunner | Program testing software |
| Hewlett Packard QuickTest Professional | Program testing software |
| IBM Notes | Electronic mail software |
| IBM Rational Functional Tester | Program testing software |
| IBM Rational Robot | Program testing software |
| LabWare LIMS | Analytical or scientific software |
| Laboratory information management system LIMS | Analytical or scientific software |
| Micro Focus TestPartner | Program testing software |
| Microsoft Internet Explorer | Internet browser software |
| Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) | Transaction server software |
| Microsoft Visual Studio Test Professional | Program testing software |
| Minitab | Analytical or scientific software |
| National Instruments LabVIEW | Development environment software |
| Parasoft SOAtest | Program testing software |
| SmartBear Software AutomatedQA TestComplete | Program testing software |
| SmugMug Flickr | Graphics or photo imaging software |
| Spreadsheet software | Spreadsheet software |
| Test automation software | Analytical or scientific software |
| Watir | Program testing software |
| Word processing software | Word processing software |
| Microsoft Access | Data base user interface and query software |
| Microsoft SQL Server | Data base user interface and query software |
| Structured query language SQL | Data base user interface and query software |
| Database software | Data base user interface and query software |
| FileMaker Pro | Data base user interface and query software |
| Relational database management software | Data base management system software |
| SAP BusinessObjects Crystal Reports | Data base reporting software |
| dBASE | Data base user interface and query software |
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Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| ASNT Central Certification Program Level II - Liquid Penetrant Testing | American Society for Nondestructive Testing | Not Available |
| Certified Indoor Air Quality Manager | National Registry of Environmental Professionals | Not Available |
| Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence | American Society for Quality | Not Available |
| Certified Quality Engineer | American Society for Quality | Not Available |
| Certified Quality Improvement Associate | American Society for Quality | Not Available |
| Certified Quality Process Analyst | American Society for Quality | Not Available |
| Certified Quality Technician | American Society for Quality | Not Available |
| Certified Six Sigma Blackbelt | American Society for Quality | Not Available |
| Certified Six Sigma Greenbelt | American Society for Quality | Not Available |
| Concrete Strength Testing Technician | American Concrete Institute International | Not Available |
| Level I Laboratory Lubricant Analyst | International Council for Machinery Lubrication | Not Available |
| Level II Laboratory Lubricant Analyst | International Council for Machinery Lubrication | Not Available |
| Master Quality Manager | American Academy of Project Management | Not Available |
| Oil Monitoring Analyst I | Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers | Not Available |
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