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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

As a Quality Control Analyst, you test raw materials and finished products to ensure they meet quality standards. This often includes conducting stability tests in a lab setting. You'll work indoors, typically in environmentally controlled spaces, often wearing safety glasses, gloves, or other protective gear. You'll use your critical thinking and reading comprehension skills to monitor processes, analyze results, and discuss findings with colleagues, ensuring exact accuracy in your work.
Quality ControlLaboratory TestingProduct QualityAnalytical ChemistryResearch & DevelopmentScienceManufacturingResearchSTEM

A Day in the Life

Your morning starts by clocking in at the biopharmaceutical plant outside Indianapolis. You head straight to the lab, donning your lab coat, safety glasses, and gloves. First, you check the LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System) for today's assignments, reviewing emails for any urgent notifications or changes to testing protocols. The scent of disinfectants and faint chemical traces is familiar, and you begin preparing reagents for the first batch of raw material tests.

Skills employers are looking for in 2027

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

Hot technologies
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In-demand software
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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 career is stable, with about 11,200 job openings expected each year through 2035 and a projected growth of 4.4%. The median annual wage is about $62,280. With an Associate's Degree, you can enter this field and advance into senior roles or quality assurance specializations.

Career ladder

Often before this role

  • Laboratory Technician
  • Manufacturing Assistant
  • Production Operator

Where it can lead

  • Quality Assurance Specialist
  • Senior Quality Control Analyst
  • Laboratory Supervisor

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

Minimum educational requirement for this position

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