# Quality Control Analysts > Conduct tests to determine quality of raw materials, bulk intermediate and finished products. May conduct stability sample tests. - Code: 19-4099.01 (O*NET-SOC; SOC 2018 19-4099) - Family: [Life, Physical & Social Science](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations#family-19), one of its 66 occupations - Tasks: 26 tasks (21 core and 5 supplemental) - Page: https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/19-4099.01 - JSON: https://foundation.org.ai/data/tasks/19-4099.01.json ## What the work is made of 1. Conduct routine and non-routine analyses of in-process materials, raw materials, environmental samples, finished goods, or stability samples. Core task · Task 16980 · Rated by 55 people who do the job, August 2020 2. Interpret test results, compare them to established specifications and control limits, and make recommendations on appropriateness of data for release. Core task · Task 16974 · Rated by 55 people who do the job, August 2020 3. Calibrate, validate, or maintain laboratory equipment. Core task · Task 16978 · Rated by 55 people who do the job, August 2020 4. Ensure that lab cleanliness and safety standards are maintained. Core task · Task 16961 · Rated by 55 people who do the job, August 2020 5. Perform visual inspections of finished products. Core task · Task 16956 · Rated by 55 people who do the job, August 2020 6. Complete documentation needed to support testing procedures, including data capture forms, equipment logbooks, or inventory forms. Core task · Task 16977 · Rated by 55 people who do the job, August 2020 7. Compile laboratory test data and perform appropriate analyses. Core task · Task 16979 · Rated by 55 people who do the job, August 2020 8. Identify and troubleshoot equipment problems. Core task · Task 16959 · Rated by 55 people who do the job, August 2020 9. Write technical reports or documentation, such as deviation reports, testing protocols, and trend analyses. Core task · Task 16964 · Rated by 55 people who do the job, August 2020 10. Investigate or report questionable test results. Core task · Task 16973 · Rated by 55 people who do the job, August 2020 11. Monitor testing procedures to ensure that all tests are performed according to established item specifications, standard test methods, or protocols. Core task · Task 16972 · Rated by 54 people who do the job, August 2020 12. Identify quality problems and recommend solutions. Core task · Task 16975 · Rated by 55 people who do the job, August 2020 13. Participate in out-of-specification and failure investigations and recommend corrective actions. Core task · Task 16971 · Rated by 55 people who do the job, August 2020 14. Receive and inspect raw materials. Core task · Task 16967 · Rated by 55 people who do the job, August 2020 15. Train other analysts to perform laboratory procedures and assays. Core task · Task 16955 · Rated by 55 people who do the job, August 2020 16. Supply quality control data necessary for regulatory submissions. Core task · Task 16966 · Rated by 55 people who do the job, August 2020 17. Serve as a technical liaison between quality control and other departments, vendors, or contractors. Core task · Task 16957 · Rated by 55 people who do the job, August 2020 18. Write or revise standard quality control operating procedures. Core task · Task 16965 · Rated by 55 people who do the job, August 2020 19. Participate in internal assessments and audits as required. Core task · Task 16958 · Rated by 55 people who do the job, August 2020 20. Perform validations or transfers of analytical methods in accordance with applicable policies or guidelines. Core task · Task 16970 · Rated by 54 people who do the job, August 2020 21. Evaluate analytical methods and procedures to determine how they might be improved. Core task · Task 16976 · Rated by 55 people who do the job, August 2020 22. Prepare or review required method transfer documentation including technical transfer protocols or reports. Supplemental task · Task 16969 · Rated by 54 people who do the job, August 2020 23. Review data from contract laboratories to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance. Supplemental task · Task 16968 · Rated by 55 people who do the job, August 2020 24. Develop and qualify new testing methods. Supplemental task · Task 16962 · Rated by 55 people who do the job, August 2020 25. Coordinate testing with contract laboratories and vendors. Supplemental task · Task 16963 · Rated by 55 people who do the job, August 2020 26. Evaluate new technologies and methods to make recommendations regarding their use. Supplemental task · Task 16960 · Rated by 55 people who do the job, August 2020 ## More in Life, Physical & Social Science - [Agricultural Technicians](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/19-4012.00): 26 tasks - [Animal Scientists](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/19-1011.00): 9 tasks - [Anthropologists and Archeologists](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/19-3091.00): 30 tasks - [Astronomers](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/19-2011.00): 17 tasks - [Atmospheric and Space Scientists](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/19-2021.00): 27 tasks - [Biochemists and Biophysicists](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/19-1021.00): 24 tasks - [Bioinformatics Scientists](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/19-1029.01): 20 tasks - [Biological Scientists, All Other](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/19-1029.00): no tasks listed - [Biological Technicians](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/19-4021.00): 17 tasks - [Biologists](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/19-1029.04): 21 tasks - 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