Quality control assistant | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Quality control assistants check that control systems and products meet recognised standards.

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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.
Perform visual inspections of finished products.

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.
Perform visual inspections of finished products.
Compile laboratory test data and perform appropriate analyses.
Complete documentation needed to support testing procedures, including data capture forms, equipment logbooks, or inventory forms.
Calibrate, validate, or maintain laboratory equipment.
Participate in out-of-specification and failure investigations and recommend corrective actions.
Supply quality control data necessary for regulatory submissions.
Receive and inspect raw materials.
Investigate or report questionable test results.
Perform validations or transfers of analytical methods in accordance with applicable policies or guidelines.
Ensure that lab cleanliness and safety standards are maintained.
Identify quality problems and recommend solutions.
Monitor testing procedures to ensure that all tests are performed according to established item specifications, standard test methods, or protocols.
Train other analysts to perform laboratory procedures and assays.
Identify and troubleshoot equipment problems.
Participate in internal assessments and audits as required.
Evaluate analytical methods and procedures to determine how they might be improved.
Write technical reports or documentation, such as deviation reports, testing protocols, and trend analyses.
Review data from contract laboratories to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance.
Serve as a technical liaison between quality control and other departments, vendors, or contractors.
Coordinate testing with contract laboratories and vendors.
Write or revise standard quality control operating procedures.
Develop and qualify new testing methods.
Prepare or review required method transfer documentation including technical transfer protocols or reports.

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Quality control assistants typically work around 41 to 43 hours per week.

As a Quality control assistant you will typically work evenings / weekends.

This occupation tends to be:

Conventional — Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually, there is a clear line of authority to follow.
Investigative — Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require

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* from ONETonline

Average salary
40,279 GBP *
per year

* data taken from the Office of National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)

Average salary for Quality control assistant

40,948 GBP
37,695 GBP

Average salary for part-time Quality control assistant

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Salary over time for Quality control assistant

Salary for this role has increased over time

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Future outlook for Quality control assistants

Balanced outlook

44 000+ jobs available

Balanced outlook

0% yearly wage growth (on average)

Very good outlook

32% chance of automation in the future

Which qualifications do I need?

Find out what you need to know in order to become a Quality control assistant and the highest average level of education for people in this role.

In terms of people already doing this job:

38% of people in this role have GCSEs or equivalent
28% of people in this role have a Bachelor's degree
10% of people in this role have a Post-secondary certificate (Awarded for training completed after high school.)

You'll need:

the ability to analyse quality or performance
to be thorough and pay attention to detail
the ability to work well with others
excellent verbal communication skills
to be flexible and open to change
patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
the ability to monitor your own performance and that of your colleagues
active listening skills
to be able to use a computer and the main software packages competently

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Quality Auditing

Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Cooperation Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. Adaptability/Flexibility Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.

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