How to hire a lead quality control analyst

How to hire a lead quality control analyst, step by step

Here's a step-by-step lead quality control analyst hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a lead quality control analyst job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new lead quality control analyst
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The lead quality control analyst hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a lead quality control analyst to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a lead quality control analyst that fits the bill.

   The following list breaks down different types of lead quality control analysts and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Lead Quality Control Analyst	Description	Hourly rate
   Lead Quality Control Analyst		$33-51
   Analyst	Analysts are employees or individual contributors with a vast experience in a particular field that help the organization address challenges. They help the organization improve processes, policies, and other operations protocol by studying the current processes in place and determining the effectiveness of those processes... Show more	$25-47
   Quality Assurance Scientist	In a manufacturing setting, a quality assurance scientist specializes in utilizing scientific procedures in ensuring that products adhere to a company's quality standards and policies. Their responsibilities include developing quality control procedures, conducting experiments and analysis, identifying areas needing improvement, implementing solutions in problem areas, and maintaining detailed records of results... Show more	$23-44

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • GMP
   • Test Results
   • Analytical Methods
   • SME
   • HPLC
   • Stability Samples
   • Laboratory Equipment
   • Lims
   • R
   • FDA
   • Test Cases
   • Training Sessions
   • Elisa
   • Environmental Monitoring

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   Responsibilities:

   • Work and manage implementation of regulatory requirements for lab, including: EPA, ASTM, and NELAC.
   • Experience with validation of Tecan ELISA plate washer.
   • Experience with validation and qualification of ELISA plate reader.
   • Conform to GMP and cGMP in an FDA/OSHA regulate industry.
   • Develop, validate and train QC analysts to run HPLC systems.
   • Work closely with project leaders in developing and implementing stability protocols following current ICH and FDA guidelines.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in the lead quality control analyst job description is a good way to get more applicants. A lead quality control analyst salary can be affected by several factors, such as the location of the job, the level of experience, education, certifications, and the employer's prestige.

   For example, the average salary for a lead quality control analyst in Utah may be lower than in Washington, and an entry-level engineer typically earns less than a senior-level lead quality control analyst. Additionally, a lead quality control analyst with lots of experience in the field may command a higher salary as a result.

   Average lead quality control analyst salary

   $86,655yearly

   $41.66 hourly rate

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   Entry-level lead quality control analyst salary

   $69,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 23, 2026

   Average lead quality control analyst salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$112,841	$54
   2	Washington	$107,434	$52
   3	North Dakota	$101,038	$49
   4	Virginia	$97,071	$47
   5	Massachusetts	$95,969	$46
   6	New York	$94,817	$46
   7	North Carolina	$89,464	$43
   8	Tennessee	$83,945	$40
   9	Illinois	$77,774	$37
   10	Pennsylvania	$76,096	$37
   11	Florida	$75,588	$36

   Average lead quality control analyst salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	JPMorgan Chase & Co.	$89,277	$42.92	85
   2	BNY Mellon	$88,033	$42.32	10
   3	Power International Holding	$84,731	$40.74	4
   4	Globant	$84,282	$40.52
   5	Synechron	$82,034	$39.44	4
   6	National Grid plc	$79,286	$38.12	1
   7	Lockheed Martin	$76,417	$36.74	253
   8	Danaher	$74,660	$35.89	49

4. Writing a lead quality control analyst job description

   A job description for a lead quality control analyst role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a lead quality control analyst job description:

   Lead quality control analyst job description example

   Who we are:
   
   BNY Mellon is a global investments company dedicated to helping its clients manage and service their financial assets throughout the investment lifecycle. BNY Mellon delivers informed investment and wealth management and investment services in 35 countries. As of March 31, 2021, BNY Mellon had $41.7 trillion in assets under custody/or administration, and $2.2 trillion in assets under management. BNY Mellon can act as a single point of contact for clients looking to create, trade, manage, service, distribute or restructure investments. BNY Mellon is the corporate brand for The Bank of New York Mellon
   
   Corporation (NYSE: BK). Additional information is available at www.bnymellon.com. Follow us on Twitter @BNYMellon or visit our newsroom at www.bnymellon.com/newsroom for the latest company news.
   
   What we do:
   
   The Markets group helps clients solve their trading, financing and liquidity needs through innovative solutions, services, market insights, industry expertise and scalable technology. We deliver foreign exchange execution, securities finance, equity and fixed income investment solutions and liquidity services.
   
   Team & Role:
   
   KYC and Sanctions Analyst, US Control Office, Markets Franchise
   
   Responsibilities:
   
   The following attributes are essential: strong analytical skills; strong oral and written communication skills; proven ability to deliver precise and timely work products; strong workflow management, ability to work effectively both independently and with others; an ability to demonstrate initiative and high work standards; and a positive and energetic attitude.
   
   Experience with regulatory monitoring and analysis is required, and knowledge of a wide variety of investment products is preferred. In-house experience is a plus.
   
   Benefits:
   
   The successful candidate will demonstrate/possess:
   
   A bachelor's degree and 2-5 years of experience as an analyst in a financial firm preferably in a regulatory function.
   
   Strong analysis and presentation skills using MS office, Excel and PowerPoint.
   
   Should be comfortable with analyzing and corelating data and work with business partners to facilitate completion of data collection and audit tasks.
   
   BNY Mellon is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minorities/Females/Individuals With Disabilities/Protected Veterans.
   
   Our ambition is to build the best global team - one that is representative and inclusive of the diverse talent, clients and communities we work with and serve - and to empower our team to do their best work. We support wellbeing and a balanced life, and offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies and employee forums.

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5. Post your job

   To find lead quality control analysts for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any lead quality control analysts they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level lead quality control analysts with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

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   • Use field-specific websites.
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6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with lead quality control analyst candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new lead quality control analyst

   Once you've selected the best lead quality control analyst candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new lead quality control analyst. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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