How to hire a quality control analyst

How to hire a quality control analyst, step by step

Here's a step-by-step 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 quality control analyst job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new quality control analyst
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the quality control analyst you need to hire. Certain quality control analyst roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

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   Hiring the perfect quality control analyst also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   Here's a comparison of quality control analyst salaries for various roles:

   Type of Quality Control Analyst	Description	Hourly rate
   Quality Control Analyst		$19-41
   Chemist	Chemists are generally responsible for observing and investigating chemical substances to create new and safe compounds essential for practical applications. They are often grouped depending on a particular area of specialization to focus and understand the complexities of the matter... Show more	$22-43
   Research Chemist	A research chemist specializes in conducting studies and experiments to develop new products. Their duties primarily focus on conducting research and assessments, gathering and analyzing chemical samples, developing ideas, conducting tests to study chemical reactions, maintaining records of all procedures, and utilizing previous studies... Show more	$25-51

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • QC
   • Lab Equipment
   • Microbiology
   • Test Methods
   • HPLC
   • FDA
   • Analytical Methods
   • Lims
   • Test Results
   • Environmental Monitoring
   • Qc Testing
   • USP
   • Test Procedures
   • CAPA

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   Responsibilities:

   • SAP, Trackwise and outlook manage.
   • Approve QC laboratory data ensuring correct GLP and GMP guidelines are follow and validate procedures are utilize.
   • Train and assist junior chemist to ensure completion of all testing on HPLC, GC, and UPLC.
   • Detect unknown concentrations of metals and toluene in waste water by AA and GC with purge and trap attachments.
   • Contract for environmental monitoring need to qualify facilities for GMP operations.
   • Monitor, calibrate and troubleshoot laboratory equipment to ensure proper compliance with procedures and accuracy of test results.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in the quality control analyst job description is a good way to get more applicants. A 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 quality control analyst in Utah may be lower than in North Carolina, and an entry-level engineer typically earns less than a senior-level quality control analyst. Additionally, a quality control analyst with lots of experience in the field may command a higher salary as a result.

   Average quality control analyst salary

   $59,217yearly

   $28.47 hourly rate

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   Entry-level quality control analyst salary

   $40,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 19, 2025

   Average quality control analyst salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	North Carolina	$76,250	$37
   2	Virginia	$73,255	$35
   3	Washington	$71,326	$34
   4	Maryland	$69,308	$33
   5	New York	$67,450	$32
   6	California	$65,362	$31
   7	Massachusetts	$62,281	$30
   8	Georgia	$61,280	$29
   9	Kansas	$60,010	$29
   10	Pennsylvania	$56,216	$27
   11	Texas	$54,310	$26
   12	Missouri	$54,193	$26
   13	Illinois	$53,324	$26
   14	Ohio	$51,724	$25
   15	New Jersey	$51,276	$25
   16	Florida	$51,045	$25

   Average quality control analyst salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Barclays	$89,485	$43.02	2
   2	Credit Suisse	$86,433	$41.55
   3	Novartis	$85,755	$41.23	14
   4	Eli Lilly and Company	$84,525	$40.64	35
   5	Synechron	$80,491	$38.70	4
   6	AbbVie	$79,437	$38.19	39
   7	Citi	$78,599	$37.79	6
   8	JPMorgan Chase & Co.	$78,354	$37.67	92
   9	Intel	$78,234	$37.61	5
   10	AstraZeneca	$77,713	$37.36	4
   11	Bristol-Myers Squibb	$77,660	$37.34	33
   12	FNB	$76,479	$36.77
   13	Deutsche Bank	$76,006	$36.54	2
   14	iGATE Global Solutions	$75,039	$36.08
   15	Tech Mahindra	$74,903	$36.01
   16	Novo Nordisk	$74,407	$35.77	4
   17	Pacira BioSciences	$73,909	$35.53
   18	Regeneron	$73,794	$35.48	11
   19	Precigen	$72,959	$35.08	3
   20	Sanofi Genzyme	$72,955	$35.07

4. Writing a quality control analyst job description

   A quality control analyst job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a quality control analyst job description:

   Quality control analyst job description example

   Duration: 03 months

   Location: Oceanside, CA 92056

   JOB REQUIREMENTS:

   · Proficient in cGMP practices in all aspects of laboratory assignments

   · Perform routine testing and basic troubleshooting

   · Represent QC and serve as a point of contact for manufacturing and other departments

   · Perform microbiological and chemical assays according to established procedures

   · Share responsibilities with a team to accomplish all testing needed for QC samples

   · Participate in routine projects

   · Assist in data trending, data review, lab maintenance, training of new personnel

   · Collect data, enter data, and generate reports from electronic systems.

   · Initiate, compile, and perform lab investigations that include reviewing documents, conducting internal and external interviews, and tracking information.

   · All employees with jobs that require access to the Warehouse must be able to pass the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Security Threat Assessment (STA).

   · Follows established safety and environmental guidelines and procedures for all work performed. Immediately reports safety and environmental incidents including injuries, illnesses, near misses, and safety suggestions. Fosters a positive safety culture in which no one gets hurt.

   · Supplementary Responsibilities

   · Attend team, department and corporate meetings as required

   · Attend seminars and/or classes as necessary to support business demand

   Skills:

   · Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

   · Demonstrate excellent organizational skills

   · Ability to read and follow Standard Operating Procedures

   · Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills

   · Ability to read and interpret technical data

   · GMP experience

   · Proficient with QC systems

   · Must have working knowledge in manual and automated chemical and microbiological assays

   · Must be able work independently as well as within a team in a fast-paced environment

   Education and Experience:

   · Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, or other relevant discipline and 1 year of related experience

   Company DescriptionBC Forward began as an IT business solutions and staffing firm. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers’ needs into a full-service personnel solutions organization. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, BCforward also operates numerous delivery centers across North America and India. We are currently the largest consulting firm and largest MBE certified firm in Indiana. Our uninterrupted growth has allowed BCforward to deliver uniquely configured IT staffing and project solutions for over years of catering to our customers’ specific needs. BCforward currently maintains a team of over 5000 global resources. With our additional brand, Stafforward, together we have the capabilities to deliver services for a variety of industries in both public and private sectors which allows us to address your most challenging needs.
   www.BCforward.com

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find quality control analysts for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your quality control analyst job on Zippia to find and recruit quality control analyst candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting quality control analysts requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete 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 quality control analyst

   Once you've selected the best 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.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is 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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