Quality Control Analysts

 

Career Description

Quality control analysts conduct routine and nonroutine analysis of raw materials, as well as in-process and finished formulations. They compile data for documentation of test procedures and prepare reports. Other responsibilities include calibrating and maintaining lab equipment, reviewing data obtained for compliance to specifications and reporting abnormalities.

Annual Salary

Entry: $45,000	Mean: $48,000	Experienced: $53,000
Source: Salary.com, 2006

Hourly Wage

Entry: $22	Mean: $23	Experienced: $25
Source: Salary.com, 2006

Academic Requirements

A quality control analyst position requires a bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline or equivalent and experience in microbiology, chemistry or biochemistry.

Schools

Johnson County Community College
913/469-2583

KU Edwards Campus
913/897-8659

William Jewell College
816/781-7700, ext. 5661

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