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Quality Control Analysts - 19-4099.01

O*NET-SOC Description

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

Sample of Reported Job Titles

Lab Analyst
Lab Technician (Lab Tech)
Laboratory Analyst
Microbiology Lab Analyst
QA Auditor (Quality Assurance Auditor)

QA Lab Tech (Quality Assurance Lab Technician)
QA Tech (Quality Assurance Technician)
Quality Control Analyst (QC Analyst)
Quality Control Lab Technician (QC Lab Tech)
Quality Control Technician (QC Tech)

SOC Occupation Groups

19-0000	Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
19-4000	Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians
19-4090	Miscellaneous Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians
19-4099.00	Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other
19-4099.01	Quality Control Analysts

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17-3028.00	Calibration Technologists and Technicians
19-2031.00	Chemists
19-4013.00	Food Science Technicians
19-4031.00	Chemical Technicians
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Tasks

Calibrate, validate, or maintain laboratory equipment.
Compile laboratory test data and perform appropriate analyses.
Complete documentation needed to support testing procedures, including data capture forms, equipment logbooks, or inventory forms.
Conduct routine and non-routine analyses of in-process materials, raw materials, environmental samples, finished goods, or stability samples.
Coordinate testing with contract laboratories and vendors.
Develop and qualify new testing methods.
Ensure that lab cleanliness and safety standards are maintained.
Evaluate analytical methods and procedures to determine how they might be improved.
Evaluate new technologies and methods to make recommendations regarding their use.
Identify and troubleshoot equipment problems.
Identify quality problems and recommend solutions.
Interpret test results, compare them to established specifications and control limits, and make recommendations on appropriateness of data for release.
Investigate or report questionable test results.
Monitor testing procedures to ensure that all tests are performed according to established item specifications, standard test methods, or protocols.
Participate in internal assessments and audits as required.
Participate in out-of-specification and failure investigations and recommend corrective actions.
Perform validations or transfers of analytical methods in accordance with applicable policies or guidelines.
Perform visual inspections of finished products.
Prepare or review required method transfer documentation including technical transfer protocols or reports.
Receive and inspect raw materials.
Review data from contract laboratories to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance.
Serve as a technical liaison between quality control and other departments, vendors, or contractors.
Supply quality control data necessary for regulatory submissions.
Train other analysts to perform laboratory procedures and assays.
Write or revise standard quality control operating procedures.
Write technical reports or documentation, such as deviation reports, testing protocols, and trend analyses.

Detailed Work Activities

Advise others on business or operational matters.
Advise others on the development or use of new technologies.
Analyze test results.
Apply mathematical principles or statistical approaches to solve problems in scientific or applied fields.
Calibrate scientific or technical equipment.
Conduct financial or regulatory audits.
Conduct quantitative failure analyses of operational data.
Coordinate activities with suppliers, contractors, clients, or other departments.
Determine appropriate methods for data analysis.
Develop collaborative relationships between departments or with external organizations.
Develop testing routines or procedures.
Establish standards for products, processes, or procedures.
Evaluate new technologies or methods.
Evaluate quality of materials or products.
Inspect areas for compliance with sanitation standards.
Interpret research or operational data.
Maintain laboratory or technical equipment.
Monitor operational procedures in technical environments to ensure conformance to standards.
Prepare information or documentation related to legal or regulatory matters.
Prepare operational reports.
Record research or operational data.
Test quality of materials or finished products.
Train personnel in technical or scientific procedures.
Verify accuracy of data.

Military Crosswalk Titles

Acquisition (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
Aircrew Flight Equipment (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aircrew Flight Equipment Apprentice (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aircrew Flight Equipment Apprentice, Ejection Seat Aircraft (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aircrew Flight Equipment Apprentice, Non-Ejection Seat Aircraft (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aircrew Flight Equipment Craftsman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aircrew Flight Equipment Craftsman, Ejection Seat Aircraft (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aircrew Flight Equipment Craftsman, Non-Ejection Seat Aircraft (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aircrew Flight Equipment Helper (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aircrew Flight Equipment Helper, Ejection Seat Aircraft (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aircrew Flight Equipment Helper, Non-Ejection Seat Aircraft (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aircrew Flight Equipment Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aircrew Flight Equipment Journeyman, Ejection Seat Aircraft (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aircrew Flight Equipment Journeyman, Non-Ejection Seat Aircraft (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aircrew Flight Equipment Superintendent (Air Force - Enlisted)
Artillery Systems Technician (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
Aviation Boatswain's Mate, Fuels (Navy - Enlisted)
Aviation Fuels Below Deck Operations Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
Aviation Fuels Flight Deck Operations Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
Aviation Fuels Shore Base Operations Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
Calibration Technician (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
Collateral Duty Inspector (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
Collateral Duty Quality Assurance Representative (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
DCMA Government Ground Representative (GGR) (Navy - Enlisted)
Designated Project Test and Evaluation Coordinator (Navy - Commissioned Officer only)
Electronics Specialty (Coast Guard - Warrant Officer only)
Engineering Bulk Fuel System (Shore) Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
Expeditionary Fuels Technician (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
Fuels (Air Force - Enlisted)

Fuels Apprentice (Air Force - Enlisted)
Fuels Craftsman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Fuels Helper (Air Force - Enlisted)
Fuels Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Fuels Manager (Air Force - Enlisted)
Fuels Superintendent (Air Force - Enlisted)
Gunner's Mate (Coast Guard - Enlisted)
Joint Fires Observer Evaluator (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
Joint Terminal Attack Controller Evaluator (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
Marine Safety Specialist Deck (Coast Guard - Warrant Officer only)
Marine Safety Specialist Engineer (Coast Guard - Warrant Officer only)
Oil Analysis Operator/Evaluator (Navy - Enlisted)
Operational Test and Evaluation Officer (Navy - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
Petroleum Laboratory Specialist (Army - Enlisted)
Petroleum Quality Assurance and Additization Specialist (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
Petroleum Supply Specialist (Army - Enlisted)
Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory (Air Force - Enlisted)
Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory Apprentice (Air Force - Enlisted)
Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory Craftsman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory Helper (Air Force - Enlisted)
Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory Superintendent (Air Force - Enlisted)
Preoperational Test and Evaluation Officer (Navy - Commissioned Officer only)
Quality Assurance Representative (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
Quality Assurance Superintendent (Navy - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
Scientific Applications Specialist (Air Force - Enlisted)
Small Arms Repairer/Technician (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
Weapons Specialty (Coast Guard - Warrant Officer only)

Apprenticeship Crosswalk Titles

No information available.

DOT Crosswalk Titles

Quality Control Technician