Chemical Manufacturing Quality Technician Science & Engineering Technicians
SaveWhat Does a Chemical Manufacturing Quality Technician Do?
Chemical manufacturing quality technicians perform inspections and precision measurements in order to test and ensure the quality of products, by using computer controlled machinery and systems.
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Where Do I Start?
Good Manufacturing Practices
Regulatory requirements and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) applied in the relevant manufacturing sector.
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Skills You Need to Become a Chemical Manufacturing Quality Technician
Essential Skills
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EssentialGood Manufacturing Practices knowledge
Regulatory requirements and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) applied in the relevant manufacturing sector.
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EssentialGood Laboratory Practice knowledge
Regulatory requirements and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) applied in the relevant manufacturing sector.
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EssentialLaboratory Techniques knowledge
Techniques applied in the different fields of natural science in order to obtain experimental data such as gravimetric analysis, gas chromatography, electronic or thermic methods.
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EssentialControlled Substances Permits knowledge
The legal requirements and licenses required when handling controlled substances.
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EssentialCalibrate Laboratory Equipment skill
Calibrate laboratory equipment by comparing between measurements: one of known magnitude or correctness, made with a trusted device and a second measurement from another piece of laboratory equipment. Make the …
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EssentialCommunicate Test Results To Other Departments skill
Communicate testing information such as testing schedules, samples testing statistics and test results, to the relevant departments.
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EssentialDocument Analysis Results skill
Document on paper or on electronic devices the process and the results of the samples analysis performed.
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EssentialMonitor Manufacturing Quality Standards skill
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EssentialOversee Quality Control skill
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EssentialPerform Laboratory Tests skill
Carry out tests in a laboratory to produce reliable and precise data to support scientific research and product testing.
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EssentialPerform Product Testing skill
Test processed workpieces or products for basic faults.
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EssentialPrepare Chemical Samples skill
Prepare the specific samples such as gas, liquid or solid samples in order for them to be ready for analysis, labeling and storing samples according to specifications.
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EssentialRecord Test Data skill
Record data which has been identified specifically during preceding tests in order to verify that outputs of the test produce specific results or to review the reaction of the subject …
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EssentialTest Chemical Samples skill
Perform the testing procedures on the already prepared chemical samples, by using the necessary equipment and materials. Chemical sample testing involves operations such as pipetting or diluting schemes.
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EssentialUse Chemical Analysis Equipment skill
Use the laboratory equipment such as Atomic Absorption equimpent, PH and conductivity meters or salt spray chambre.
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EssentialUse ICT Systems skill
Select and use ICT systems for a variety of complex tasks in order to meet a variety of needs.
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EssentialUse Non-destructive Testing Equipment skill
Use specific non-destructive testing methods and equipment that do not cause any damage to the product, such as X-rays, ultrasonic testing, magnetic particle inspection, industrial CT scanning and others, in …
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EssentialWork Safely With Chemicals skill
Take the necessary precautions for storing, using and disposing chemical products.
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EssentialAdhere To Standard Procedures skill
Adhere to and follow the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
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Optional Skills (5 of 23 displayed)
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OptionalQuality Assurance Procedures knowledge
The procedures to inspect a product or system to ensure that it is according to specifications and requirements.
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OptionalBiotechnology knowledge
The technology that uses, modifies or harnesses biological systems, organisms and cellular components to develop new technologies and products for specific uses.
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OptionalAnalyse Production Processes For Improvement skill
Analyse production processes leading toward improvement. Analyse in order to reduce production losses and overall manufacturing costs.
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OptionalCollect Samples For Analysis skill
Collect samples of materials or products for laboratory analysis.
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OptionalExecute Analytical Mathematical Calculations skill
Apply mathematical methods and make use of calculation technologies in order to perform analyses and devise solutions to specific problems.
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OptionalIssue Licences skill
Issue official documentation which grants licence holders with official permission to perform certain activities, after having investigated the application and processed the necessary documentation.
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OptionalMaintain Test Equipment skill
Maintain equipment used for testing the quality of systems and products.
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OptionalMonitor Environmental Parameters skill
Check the impact of manufacturing machinery on the environment, analysing temperature levels, water quality and air pollution.
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OptionalOrder Supplies skill
Command products from relevant suppliers to get convenient and profitable products to purchase.
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OptionalPerform Quality Audits skill
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OptionalRecommend Product Improvements skill
Recomend product modifications and process improvements.
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OptionalRevise Quality Control Systems Documentation skill
Revise quality control documents. Read through the documents, editing them, and revise items in the documentation like the numbering scheme, process to create new documents, revision and follow up process, …
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OptionalSet Quality Assurance Objectives skill
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OptionalUse Technical Documentation skill
Understand and use technical documentation in the overall technical process.
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OptionalWrite Inspection Reports skill
Write the results and conclusions of the inspection in a clear and intelligible way. Log the inspection's processes such as contact, outcome, and steps taken.
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OptionalDevelop Procedures In Case Of Defects skill
Determine the steps and corrective actions to be taken in case of quality flaws such as the introduction of new quality management systems or the replacement of machinery.
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OptionalManage Chemical Processes Inspection skill
Manage the chemical in-process inspection, making sure the inspection results are documented, the inspection procedures are well written and the checklists are updated.
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OptionalManage Manufacturing Documentation skill
Manage the reports and technical documentation such as Standard Operating Procedures or logbooks, by writing and reviewing them, capturing and eliminating any deviation and ambiguity.
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OptionalSupport Implementation Of Quality Management Systems skill
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OptionalTrain Staff In Quality Procedures skill
Educate and train team members in the quality procedures related to the mission of the team.
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OptionalTrain Staff In Safety Procedures skill
Educate and train team members in the safety procedures relevant to the mission of the team.
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OptionalUse Chromatography Software skill
Use the chromatography data system software which collects and analyses the chromatography detectors results.
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OptionalValidate Raw Materials Using Adequate Equipment skill
Perform equipment validations and calibrations, along with methods and procedures for receiving incoming raw materials from suppliers.
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