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LIFE, PHYSICAL, AND SOCIAL SCIENCE TECHNICIANS, ALL OTHER

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Occupation Description:

All life, physical, and social science technicians not listed separately.

Specialized Occupations:

Quality Control Analysts (ONET code: 19-4099.01)


	Occupation Description:

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


	Typical Tasks:

	Conduct routine and non-routine analyses of in-process materials, raw materials, environmental samples, finished goods, or stability samples. Interpret test results, compare them to established specifications and control limits, and make recommendations on appropriateness of data for release. Calibrate, validate, or maintain laboratory equipment. Ensure that lab cleanliness and safety standards are maintained. Perform visual inspections of finished products. Complete documentation needed to support testing procedures, including data capture forms, equipment logbooks, or inventory forms. Compile laboratory test data and perform appropriate analyses.


	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 m. English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.. Clerical - Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.. Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.. Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance..

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Education & Training:

Associate degree

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Wage Information:

Region	Average Annual	Average Hourly	Entry Level (hourly)	Mid-Range (hourly)
Statewide	$66,294.00	$31.87	$20.09	$22.90 - $39.97
Bridgeport/Stamford	$69,075.00	$33.21	$20.43	$20.40 - $42.40
Danbury	$50,532.00	$24.29	$17.17	$17.58 - $24.82
Hartford	$68,632.00	$33.00	$21.15	$24.33 - $39.98
New Haven	$69,580.00	$33.45	$22.59	$24.64 - $39.67
New London/Norwich	$53,550.00	$25.74	$17.00	$18.43 - $31.18

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Region	Employment		Average Annual Growth Rate	Average Annual Job Openings
Region	2022	2032	Average Annual Growth Rate	Average Annual Job Openings
State of Connecticut	410	450	0%	56

Key:

N/A = Not Applicable, ***** = Over $60.00 per hour, ##### = Over $124,821

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