Quality Control Analyst
What do Quality Control Analysts do?
Quality control analysts ensure a company's goods and the materials used to make them meet production standards. They spend time testing and evaluating a business's materials and completed product samples, rejecting materials and products that don't meet government or company standards.
Average Wage
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As a Quality Control Analyst, you will
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Conduct routine and non-routine analyses of in-process materials, raw materials, environmental samples, finished goods, or stability samples
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Interpret test results, compare them to established specifications and control limits, and make recommendations on appropriateness of data for release
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Perform visual inspections of finished products
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Compile laboratory test data and perform appropriate analyses
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Complete documentation needed to support testing procedures, including data capture forms, equipment logbooks, or inventory forms
Training & Educational Opportunities
Education and training requirements vary with the responsibilities of the quality control worker. For inspectors or analysts who perform pass/fail tests of products, a high school diploma and some in-house training are generally sufficient. Workers usually receive on-the-job training that typically lasts for as little as 1 month or up to 1 year. Training for new inspectors may cover the use of special meters, gauges, computers, and other instruments; blueprint reading; safety; and reporting requirements. There are some short-term post-secondary training programs available, and some may lead to certifications such as the Inspection & Quality Control certification from NIMS.
Training Providers
- College of DuPage
- Harper College
- Richard J Daley College
- Symbol Training Institute
- Waubonsee Community College
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Types of Employers
- Manufacturers
- Pharmaceutical Companies
- Food Production and Packagers
- Laboratories and Testing Facilities
Advancement Opportunities
- Quality Assurance Manager
- Operations Manager
- Management Analyst
- Internal Auditor
