| Area | Year | Period | Hourly Mean | Hourly by Percentile |
| 25th | Median | 75th |
| California | 2023 | 1st Qtr | $31.59 | $21.83 | $28.38 | $38.63 |
| Occupational Projections of Employment (also called "Outlook" or "Demand") | [Top] |
| Area | Estimated Year-Projected Year | Employment | Employment Change | Total Job Openings |
| Estimated | Projected | Number | Percent |
| California | 2018 - 2028 | 9,800 | 11,300 | 1,500 | 15.3 | 14,030 |
| Job Openings from JobCentral National Labor Exchange | [Top] |
| Industries Employing This Occupation (click on Industry Title to View Employers List) | [Top] |
| | Number of Employers in State of California |
| Percent of Total
Employment for Occupation in State of California |
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| Employment Services | 5,110 | 27.7% |
| Private Colleges, Universities, an | 1,519 | 27.4% |
| Scientific Research and Developm | 12,892 | 8.1% |
| Management, Scientific, and Tech | 34,677 | 4.5% |
| General Medical and Surgical Hos | 1,477 | 2.5% |
| Architectural, Engineering, and Re | 18,707 | 1.4% |
| Private Elementary and Secondary | 16,003 | 1.2% |
| Training Programs (click on title for more information) | [Top] |
| About This Occupation (from O*NET - The Occupation Information Network) | [Top] |
| Top Tasks (Specific duties and responsibilities of this job.) |
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| Conduct routine and non-routine analyses of in-process materials, raw materials, environmental samples, finished goods, or stability samples. |
| Interpret test results, compare them to established specifications and control limits, and make recommendations on appropriateness of data for release. |
| Perform visual inspections of finished products. |
| Compile laboratory test data and perform appropriate analyses. |
| Complete documentation needed to support testing procedures including data capture forms, equipment logbooks, or inventory forms. |
| Calibrate, validate, or maintain laboratory equipment. |
| Participate in out-of-specification and failure investigations and recommend corrective actions. |
| Supply quality control data necessary for regulatory submissions. |
| Receive and inspect raw materials. |
| Investigate or report questionable test results. |
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| Top Skills used in this Job |
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| Quality Control Analysis - Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance. |
| Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. |
| Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents. |
| Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. |
| Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. |
| Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. |
| Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action. |
| Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents. |
| Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively. |
| Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. |
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| Top Abilities (Attributes of the person that influence performance in this job.) |
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| Near Vision - The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer). |
| Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. |
| Written Comprehension - The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing. |
| Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand. |
| Deductive Reasoning - The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense. |
| Inductive Reasoning - The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events). |
| Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. |
| Written Comprehension - The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing. |
| Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand. |
| Written Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand. |
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| Top Work Values (Aspects of this job that create satisfaction.) |
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| Support - Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. |
| Independence - Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. |
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| Top Interests (The types of activities someone in this job would like.) |
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| Conventional - Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow. |
| Investigative - Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally. |
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