According to people in this career, the main tasks are...
| Task | Importance |
|---|---|
| Conduct routine and non-routine analyses of in-process materials, raw materials, environmental samples, finished goods, or stability samples. | 87% |
| Interpret test results, compare them to established specifications and control limits, and make recommendations on appropriateness of data for release. | 86% |
| Calibrate, validate, or maintain laboratory equipment. | 85% |
| Ensure that lab cleanliness and safety standards are maintained. | 84% |
| Perform visual inspections of finished products. | 84% |
| Complete documentation needed to support testing procedures, including data capture forms, equipment logbooks, or inventory forms. | 83% |
| Compile laboratory test data and perform appropriate analyses. | 83% |
| Identify and troubleshoot equipment problems. | 82% |
| Write technical reports or documentation, such as deviation reports, testing protocols, and trend analyses. | 81% |
| Investigate or report questionable test results. | 81% |
| Monitor testing procedures to ensure that all tests are performed according to established item specifications, standard test methods, or protocols. | 80% |
| Identify quality problems and recommend solutions. | 77% |
| Participate in out-of-specification and failure investigations and recommend corrective actions. | 77% |
| Receive and inspect raw materials. | 77% |
| Train other analysts to perform laboratory procedures and assays. | 76% |
| Supply quality control data necessary for regulatory submissions. | 75% |
| Serve as a technical liaison between quality control and other departments, vendors, or contractors. | 75% |
| Write or revise standard quality control operating procedures. | 73% |
| Participate in internal assessments and audits as required. | 72% |
| Perform validations or transfers of analytical methods in accordance with applicable policies or guidelines. | 72% |
| Prepare or review required method transfer documentation including technical transfer protocols or reports. | 71% |
| Review data from contract laboratories to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance. | 70% |
| Develop and qualify new testing methods. | 70% |
| Evaluate analytical methods and procedures to determine how they might be improved. | 68% |
| Coordinate testing with contract laboratories and vendors. | 63% |
| Evaluate new technologies and methods to make recommendations regarding their use. | 58% |
