Quality Control Technician Jobs in Maryland

A Quality Control Technician plays a crucial role in the quality control industry, ensuring that products and services meet the established standards of quality including reliability, usability, and performance. Their key responsibilities include inspecting materials, products, or systems to identify defects or deviations, conducting tests and measurements using specific tools, maintaining records of testing results, and implementing corrective actions when necessary. They also recommend modifications of existing quality or production standards to achieve optimum quality within limits of equipment capability.

For this role, technical skills are crucial, such as understanding of statistical quality control, proficiency in MS Office and database systems, and familiarity with blueprints and technical documents. A Bachelor's degree in Quality, Industrial Engineering or a related field is often required. Additionally, certifications such as Certified Quality Technician (CQT) from the American Society for Quality (ASQ) can greatly enhance employment prospects. Prior to becoming a Quality Control Technician, a person may have roles such as Quality Control Inspector, Production Operator, or Laboratory Technician, which provide hands-on experience in product inspection and quality assurance.

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Senior Technician, QC Sample Management

  • Harmans, MD
  • 2 hours ago
  • Harmans, MD
  • 2 hours ago

The Sr. Technician, QC is responsible for receiving samples for QC testing, creating testing documentation, coordination of testing with contract labs, managing laboratory supply inventories and...

QC Technician II (Micro)

  • Columbia, MD
  • 15 hours ago
  • Columbia, MD
  • 15 hours ago

Piper Health & Sciences is seeking a QC Technician II to support the quality control microbiology department of a growing biotechnology company in the Columbia, MD area. This role is first shift,...

Quality Control Specialist

  • Havre de Grace, MD
  • 1 day ago
  • Havre de Grace, MD
  • 1 day ago

Responsibilities Improve the local Quality Management System, aligning with BL SI Global Q Processes, and maintain an auditable Quality System according to ISO-9001, GFSI certifications (Food Safety...

Lead Pharmacovigilance QC Specialist

  • Annapolis, MD
  • 3 days ago
  • Annapolis, MD
  • 3 days ago

California, US residents click here (. **The job details are as follows:** **Who we are** We are the first publicly-traded biotech or pharmaceutical company to take the form of a public benefit...

Quality Control Technician for Precast Concrete

  • Glyndon, MD
  • 4 days ago
  • Glyndon, MD
  • 4 days ago

The Quality Control Technician will gather samples and perform various laboratory testing....

Quality Control Associate 1 - 2nd Shift

  • Hagerstown, MD
  • 5 days ago
  • Hagerstown, MD
  • 5 days ago

What Will I Do In This Role? Performs various quality inspection functions throughout the plant and warehouse Perform various QC lab functions, as required, to include: wash tests and break tests...

Quality Control Technician

  • Hyattsville, MD
  • 11 days ago
  • Hyattsville, MD
  • 11 days ago

Quality Control Technician We are seeking a driven and talented individual to play a critical role in leading compliance and continuous improvement projects within the Quality function....

Product Development & Quality Control Specialist - Req. ID: 3076

  • Woodbine, MD
  • 11 days ago
  • Woodbine, MD
  • 11 days ago

About Company: At Denali, we are not just the leading organic recycling company —we are innovators in sustainability, dedicated to Replenishing the Earth by Repurposing Waste. Denali operates...

Quality Control Technician

  • Stevensville, MD
  • 12 days ago
  • Stevensville, MD
  • 12 days ago

Essential Functions: As a Quality Control Technician at Hydrasearch, you will play a vital role in maintaining our commitment to quality and excellence....

Quality Control Associate (QC Associate)

  • Hagerstown, MD
  • 16 days ago
  • Hagerstown, MD
  • 16 days ago

Design Group Americas is one of the U.S. leaders of gift packaging, crafts, dcor, and creative play products with a portfolio of over 50 national brands, sold nationwide and around the globe in...

QA QC Specialist I - Diagnostics and Countermeasures Branch

  • Silver Spring, MD
  • 16 days ago
  • Silver Spring, MD
  • 16 days ago

HJF is seeking a QA/QC Specialist I to support the Quality Management System for the Diagnostics and Countermeasures Branch (DCB), within the Center of Infectious Disease Research (CIDR) at the Walter...

Quality Control Technician for Precast Concrete

  • Baltimore, MD
  • 16 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD
  • 16 days ago

The Quality Control Technician will gather samples and perform various laboratory testing....

Quality Control Technician for Precast Concrete

  • Reisterstown, MD
  • 17 days ago
  • Reisterstown, MD
  • 17 days ago

The Quality Control Technician will gather samples and perform various laboratory testing....

Quality Control Technician for Precast Concrete

  • Glen Burnie, MD
  • 18 days ago
  • Glen Burnie, MD
  • 18 days ago

The Quality Control Technician will gather samples and perform various laboratory testing....

QC Technician, Sample Management

  • Severn, MD
  • 19 days ago
  • Severn, MD
  • 19 days ago

Catalent, Inc. is a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) whose mission is to develop, manufacture, and supply products that help people live better and...

Demographic Data for Maryland

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Local
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140,318

Quality Control Technician Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Quality Control Technician Jobs in Maryland

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Quality Control Technicians in Maryland offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
35.3%
High School or GED
20.0%
Associate's Degree
15.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
13.0%
Master's Degree
12.3%
Some College
1.6%
Doctorate Degree
1.4%
Some High School
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Quality Control Technicians in Maryland
None
43.9%
2-4 years
20.0%
Less than 1 year
14.4%
1-2 years
10.9%
4-6 years
9.5%
10+ years
0.7%
8-10 years
0.7%



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