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Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other
All life, physical, and social science technicians not listed separately.
- Median pay
- $60,130
- per year
- 10-year outlook
- +3.5%
- Stable
- Typical entry
- Associate's degree
Key skills
- Quality Control Analysis
- Reading Comprehension
- Critical Thinking
- Monitoring
- Speaking
- Mathematics
- Active Listening
- Complex Problem Solving
What they do
- 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.
- Identify and troubleshoot equipment problems.
- Write technical reports or documentation, such as deviation reports, testing protocols, and trend analyses.
- Investigate or report questionable test results.
Majors that lead here
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Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections) and O*NET, used under CC BY 4.0.