Lead data technician vs sounding device operator

The differences between lead data technicians and sounding device operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 6-12 months to become both a lead data technician and a sounding device operator. Additionally, a lead data technician has an average salary of $124,928, which is higher than the $34,862 average annual salary of a sounding device operator.

The top three skills for a lead data technician include python, architecture and java. The most important skills for a sounding device operator are clean room environment, GMP, and catheter.

Lead data technician vs sounding device operator overview

	Lead Data Technician	Sounding Device Operator
Yearly salary	$124,928	$34,862
Hourly rate	$60.06	$16.76
Growth rate	7%	7%
Number of jobs	83,455	36,805
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 50%	Bachelor's Degree, 41%
Average age	38	38
Years of experience	12	12

Lead data technician vs sounding device operator salary

Lead data technicians and sounding device operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Lead Data Technician	Sounding Device Operator
Average salary	$124,928	$34,862
Salary range	Between $92,000 And $169,000	Between $25,000 And $47,000
Highest paying City	San Francisco, CA	-
Highest paying state	Alaska	-
Best paying company	Meta	-
Best paying industry	Insurance	-

Differences between lead data technician and sounding device operator education

There are a few differences between a lead data technician and a sounding device operator in terms of educational background:

	Lead Data Technician	Sounding Device Operator
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 50%	Bachelor's Degree, 41%
Most common major	Computer Science	Business
Most common college	Stanford University	Stanford University

Lead data technician vs sounding device operator demographics

Here are the differences between lead data technicians' and sounding device operators' demographics:

	Lead Data Technician	Sounding Device Operator
Average age	38	38
Gender ratio	Male, 76.1% Female, 23.9%	Male, 61.0% Female, 39.0%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 9.3% Unknown, 6.0% Hispanic or Latino, 16.5% Asian, 11.9% White, 55.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%	Black or African American, 6.6% Unknown, 5.8% Hispanic or Latino, 17.9% Asian, 10.7% White, 58.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
LGBT Percentage	8%	8%

Differences between lead data technician and sounding device operator duties and responsibilities

Lead data technician example responsibilities.

Configure and manage JobScope ERP system for a make-to-order/make-to-stock design and manufacturing environment.
Create database queries and run SQL scripts to generate reports for data analysis.
Configure Bios and Linux through command line remotely and on site.
Perform QA checks on criminal expungement/modification and VIPs on a monthly basis.
Convert and reformat several PDF files to convenient CD-ROMS for field use.
Create data models using star schema methodology and create and schedule ETL processes.

Sounding device operator example responsibilities.

Produce, inspect and measure product to FDA regulations.
Produce medical devices such as stents following very detail-orientedS.O.P .'s.
Experience in UV curing stations, UV curable glues and hand tools such as tweezers, electric drill driver.
Provide service solutions that purify, protect and transport critical materials used in the semiconductor and other high-technology industries.
Coordinate with supervisors and QA personnel to execute equipment sampling for chemical and microbiological testing.4.

Lead data technician vs sounding device operator skills

Common lead data technician skills

Python, 10%
Architecture, 9%
Java, 8%
Spark, 7%
Data Lake, 6%
Hadoop, 6%

Common sounding device operator skills

Clean Room Environment, 29%
GMP, 20%
Catheter, 15%
R, 13%
FDA, 9%
Medical Products, 5%

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