Quality Control Analysts

People in this career often have these skills:

• Quality Control Analysis - Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
• Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
• Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

People in this career often know a lot about:

• Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
• Production and Processing - Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
• Chemistry - Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.
• English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

People in this career often have talent in:

• Written Comprehension - The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Near Vision - The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Written Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
• Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.

• Problem Sensitivity - The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.
• Deductive Reasoning - The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Inductive Reasoning - The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).

People in this career often do these activities:

• Test quality of materials or finished products.
• Interpret research or operational data.
• Calibrate scientific or technical equipment.
• Maintain laboratory or technical equipment.
• Inspect areas for compliance with sanitation standards.

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