Compare Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians & Quality Control Analysts District Of Columbia

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Salary

View the mid-level salary in both your current job and your selected occupation. (Annual salaries apply to people who work full-time year-round.)

Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians $64,600
Quality Control Analysts $51,200

Similar skills & knowledge

These skills are commonly used in both your current job and your selected occupation.

English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

Administrative
Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.

Chemistry
Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.

Critical Thinking
Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.

Operations Monitoring
Watching gauges, dials, or display screens to make sure a machine is working.

Complex Problem Solving
Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it.

Writing
Writing things for co-workers or customers.

Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

Education and Training
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

Speaking
Talking to others.

Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.

Active Listening
Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.

Mathematics
Using math to solve problems.

Monitoring
Keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements.

Quality Control Analysis
Testing how well a product or service works.


skills & knowledge Gaps

These are areas where you might have skill gaps. People working in your selected job generally need higher levels in these skill and knowledge areas than people working in your current job.

Production and Processing Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians
Low
Production and Processing Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Quality Control Analysts
Quality Control Analysts
Medium

Production and Processing
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.


Typical Level Of Training

See how much education people typically have in your selected job, and then use the link to find training programs in your local area.

Typical level Of training for Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians

Bachelor's degree

Typical level Of training for Quality Control Analysts
Quality Control Analysts

Licensing

Many states require licenses for certain jobs. See if your selected occupation requires a license and if so, follow the link to find information for your state.

Licensing for Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians

No license found in District of Columbia

Licensing for Quality Control Analysts
Quality Control Analysts

No license found in District of Columbia


Certification

Certifications help you get ahead or qualify for different jobs. You usually have to pass a test to earn one, and then you can show employers that you have the skills and knowledge needed to do well on the job.

Certification for Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians

9 related certifications

Certification for Quality Control Analysts
Quality Control Analysts

8 related certifications

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