Is being a quality control analyst a good fit for you?
Tests raw materials and finished products to check their quality.
What the work involves
- Tests materials at all stages, from raw ingredients and samples to finished goods.
- Interprets test results, compares them to set limits and recommends whether data is fit for release.
- Calibrates, checks and maintains laboratory equipment.
- Visually inspects finished products.
The interests that suit it
People in this work tend to be organising and curious. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.
How much training it needs
Apprenticeships and training. Usually vocational training or an apprenticeship. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.
Find out if it fits you
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