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Quality Control Analysts

SOC 19-4099.01

Conduct tests to determine quality of raw materials, bulk intermediate and finished products. May conduct stability sample tests.

Zone 3 Life, Physical, and Social Science

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Green

Top Skills 8

Quality Control Analysis

4.1

Reading Comprehension

3.8

Active Listening

3.8

Monitoring

3.6

Complex Problem Solving

3.5

Writing

3.4

Speaking

3.4

Critical Thinking

3.4

Knowledge Areas 8

Chemistry

4.0

Mathematics

3.6

English Language

3.6

Computers and Electronics

3.4

Production and Processing

3.3

Education and Training

3.0

Public Safety and Security

2.9

Customer and Personal Service

2.8

Key Tasks

1Conduct routine and non-routine analyses of in-process materials, raw materials, environmental samples, finished goods, or stability samples.

2Interpret test results, compare them to established specifications and control limits, and make recommendations on appropriateness of data for release.

3Perform visual inspections of finished products.

4Compile laboratory test data and perform appropriate analyses.

5Complete documentation needed to support testing procedures, including data capture forms, equipment logbooks, or inventory forms.

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