Quality Control Analysts

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Inspectors, testers, sorters and samplers measure parts, weigh products and test samples to catch mistakes on the production line. Non-destructive testing (NDT) specialists use ultrasound, X-rays and other methods to find cracks in welds, pipes and airplane parts without damaging them. Quality control analysts test medicines, foods and chemicals in a lab. All of them keep careful records.

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High school courses that build toward it

• Pre-Algebra · Math

  Builds math, which this job uses.

• Chemistry · Science

  Builds chemistry, which this job uses.

• Computer Science Principles · Computer Science

  Builds computers and electronics, which this job uses.

• Food Science · Career and Technical

  Builds chemistry, which this job uses.

• English 10 · English

  Builds reading and writing, which this job uses.

• Physical Education · Health and PE

  Builds teaching and training, which this job uses.

Ranked by how much the job relies on what each course teaches, from O*NET's knowledge ratings. Your school's own courses and the counselor have the final word.