Preparation
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Preparation zone | Zone 3 – Medium preparation needed |
| What O*NET says the zone requires | Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required |
| Broad occupation in O*NET | False (No) |
| Skills listed for this occupation | 6 |
| Abilities listed for this occupation | 6 |
| Tasks listed for this occupation | 5 |
| Interest scores given for this occupation | 6 |
Skills
The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.
| Skill | O*NET element | Importance | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality Control Analysis | 2.B.3.m | 4.0 | 08/2020 |
| Monitoring | 2.A.2.d | 3.75 | 08/2020 |
| Reading Comprehension | 2.A.1.a | 3.75 | 08/2020 |
| Active Listening | 2.A.1.b | 3.38 | 08/2020 |
| Complex Problem Solving | 2.B.2.i | 3.38 | 08/2020 |
| Critical Thinking | 2.A.2.a | 3.25 | 08/2020 |
The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.
Abilities
The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.
| Ability | O*NET element | Importance | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Near Vision | 1.A.4.a.1 | 4.0 | 08/2020 |
| Written Comprehension | 1.A.1.a.2 | 4.0 | 08/2020 |
| Oral Comprehension | 1.A.1.a.1 | 3.88 | 08/2020 |
| Written Expression | 1.A.1.a.4 | 3.88 | 08/2020 |
| Oral Expression | 1.A.1.a.3 | 3.75 | 08/2020 |
| Deductive Reasoning | 1.A.1.b.4 | 3.62 | 08/2020 |
The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.
Tasks
The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.
| Task | Type | Incumbents responding | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conduct routine and non-routine analyses of in-process materials, raw materials, environmental samples, finished goods, or stability samples. | Core | 55 | 08/2020 |
| Interpret test results, compare them to established specifications and control limits, and make recommendations on appropriateness of data for release. | Core | 55 | 08/2020 |
| Calibrate, validate, or maintain laboratory equipment. | Core | 55 | 08/2020 |
| Ensure that lab cleanliness and safety standards are maintained. | Core | 55 | 08/2020 |
| Perform visual inspections of finished products. | Core | 55 | 08/2020 |
Work interests
The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.
| Interest | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Conventional | 5.83 | 11/2023 |
| Investigative | 4.96 | 11/2023 |
| Realistic | 4.06 | 11/2023 |
| Enterprising | 2.42 | 11/2023 |
| Social | 1.19 | 11/2023 |
| Artistic | 1.12 | 11/2023 |