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Quality Assurance Specialist

Manufacturing and Production
Quality Assurance
Quality Inspector / Technician

Conduct tests to determine quality of raw materials, bulk intermediate and finished products. May conduct stability sample tests.

At a Glance

Quality Assurance Specialist earns an average of $55,236/yr. Typical education: Bachelor's degree. Experience: 3.1–3.5 years. Top skills: Safety Assurance, Quality Assurance, Management.

Avg Annual Salary

$55,236/yr

Typical Education

Bachelor's degree

Experience

3.1–3.5 years

Job Postings

38

Parent Occupation (O*NET)

Quality Control Analysts

Median Wage

$60,130/yr

Growth (2024-34)

+3.5%

Education

Associate's degree

Skills & Requirements

Specialized Skills (9)

Auditing

5.0

Quality Management

5.0

Process Improvement

4.9

SQL (Programming Language)

4.9

Corrective And Preventive Action (CAPA)

4.9

Good Manufacturing Practices

4.9

Data Analysis

4.9

Business Process

4.9

Quality Management Systems

4.9

Common Skills (21)

Safety Assurance

5.0

Quality Assurance

5.0

Management

5.0

Problem Solving

5.0

Customer Service

5.0

Communication

5.0

Prioritization

5.0

Operations

5.0

Interpersonal Communications

4.9

Microsoft Office

4.9

Investigation

4.9

Decision Making

4.9

Detail Oriented

4.9

Leadership

4.9

Research

4.9

Organizational Skills

4.9

Analytical Skills

4.9

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