Also called: QA Specialist
Makes sure medicines are manufactured exactly to strict FDA rules called Good Manufacturing Practice.
Reviews batch records line by line before a vaccine lot is released, investigates why a temperature alarm went off, and leads a training on cleanroom rules.
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Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's in a science; ASQ certification helps.
Ways in: 4-year college, Certification. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Biology, Chemistry, Biotechnology.
Growing faster than average (about 5% over 10 years). Estimate.
Medium risk for 10 years. AI reviews batch records and trends deviations; investigations, floor checks and training stay human.
Classes: Chemistry, Biology, Statistics.
Official data: O*NET occupation 13-1041.
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