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Quality Control Analyst

Operational-level

Also known as: Chemistry Quality Control Analyst (Chemistry QC Analyst), Chemistry Quality Control Technician (Chemistry QC Technician), Data Quality Analyst, IT Quality Control Analyst (Information Technology Quality Control Analyst)

Research & DevelopmentBachelor's Degree

Job Description

Conduct tests to determine quality of raw materials, bulk intermediate and finished products. May conduct stability sample tests.
Quality ControlLaboratory TestingProduct QualityAnalytical ChemistryResearch & DevelopmentScienceManufacturingResearchSTEM

Skills employers are looking for in 2027

Software and technologies flagged by O*NET as Hot or In-Demand for this role.

Hot technologies
Adobe AcrobatAtlassian JIRACExtensible markup language XMLHypertext markup language HTMLJavaScriptMicrosoft ASP.NETMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft ProjectMicrosoft SQL ServerMicrosoft SharePointMicrosoft VisioMicrosoft Visual BasicMicrosoft WindowsMicrosoft WordSAP softwareSeleniumStructured query language SQLThe MathWorks MATLAB
In-demand software
Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft WordSAP softwareSparta Systems TrackWise

Job Outlook 2025-2035

Projected growth

+4.4%

US average: +3.5%

Job openings

11,200

per year (US)

Jobs today

89,500

in 2025 → 93,400 (2035)

Typical entry education

Associate's degree

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections; O*NET Bright Outlook.

Work Environment

How this work is typically performed, based on O*NET work context data.

Email & digital communication
High
Working in a team
High
Contact with others
High
Freedom to make decisions
High
Time pressure
High
Time spent sitting
Moderate
Working outdoors
Low
Indoor, climate-controlled
High
Dealing with customers
Low
Level of competition
Moderate

Source: O*NET Work Context (v31.0)

Future Perspective

Stable Job Market

This field maintains steady employment levels with consistent demand. Job opportunities remain available with moderate competition.

Career ladder

Often before this role

  • Technicien de laboratoire
  • Assistant de fabrication
  • Opérateur de production

Where it can lead

  • Spécialiste de l'assurance qualité
  • Analyste principal en contrôle qualité
  • Superviseur de laboratoire

Impact of AI on this Job

AI will increasingly automate routine quality control tests and data analysis, allowing analysts to focus on complex problem-solving and process improvement. Predictive AI tools will help anticipate quality issues before they arise, shifting the role towards proactive prevention and strategic oversight. This will require analysts to adapt to new technologies and interpret sophisticated data insights, enhancing their value in decision-making.

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$62,280

Median annual wage, BLS 2025

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Bachelor's Degree

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