Typical Tasks
Investigate or report questionable test results.
Ensure that lab cleanliness and safety standards are maintained.
Calibrate, validate, or maintain laboratory equipment.
Conduct routine and non-routine analyses of in-process materials, raw materials, environmental samples, finished goods, or stability samples.
Complete documentation needed to support testing procedures, including data capture forms, equipment logbooks, or inventory forms.
A day in the life
What kind of work is this?
Conventional
Organized, Procedural Work
Investigative
Studying, Research based work
Realistic
Practical, Physical Work
What personality traits do you need to succeed?
Integrity
Attention to Detail
Adaptability/Flexibility
Dependability
Analytical Thinking
Cooperation
What key skills are needed for this job?
Quality Control Analysis
Reading Comprehension
Monitoring
Active Listening
Complex Problem Solving
Operations Monitoring
Expected Knowledge
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.
Common Activities
Documenting/Recording Information
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
