Quality Management | University of Minnesota-Crookston

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Quality Control AnalysisMonitoringReading ComprehensionComplex Problem SolvingActive ListeningWritingCritical ThinkingOperations Monitoring

Knowledge

MathematicsProduction and ProcessingChemistryEnglish LanguageAdministrative

Abilities

Written ComprehensionNear VisionOral ComprehensionWritten ExpressionOral ExpressionProblem SensitivityDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningFar VisionInformation Ordering

Tasks

Conduct routine and non-routine analyses of in-process materials, raw materials, environmental sampl
Interpret test results, compare them to established specifications and control limits, and make reco
Calibrate, validate, or maintain laboratory equipment.

Technology

Document management softwareContent workflow softwareProgram testing softwareDevelopment environment softwareData base user interface and query software

Tools

Absorbance spectrophotometersAdhesion testersAutosamplersBolt tension metersCoating thickness gaugesCopy machinesDew point metersDurometersDynamometersFlowmetersFluorescence spectrophotometersForce gaugesGas chromatographsGel castersGel electrophoresis systems

Work Values

SupportIndependenceWorking ConditionsRecognitionRelationshipsAchievement

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium19-4099.01	Quality Control Analysts	title_inference	—	—	—

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: proficient (Level 3)(based on Bachelor's Degree)

Non-routine and complex sample analyses — design and execute across raw materials, in-process, and finished goods without supervisory direction in a GMP-regulated environment.
Out-of-specification and atypical test results — investigate root causes, apply critical thinking and deductive reasoning, and author formal deviation reports.
Laboratory equipment qualification and validation protocols — develop and execute to ensure instruments meet regulatory and quality system requirements.
Full testing data packages — compile, critically evaluate, and authorize for product release or rejection based on holistic assessment of results.
Recurring equipment and method problems — troubleshoot systematically using scientific problem-solving skills and recommend permanent corrective actions.
Quality metrics and trend data — analyze across multiple product lines or time periods to identify systemic issues and present findings to stakeholders.
Cross-functional teams — collaborate with production, regulatory affairs, and R&D to resolve quality issues using strong oral and written communication skills.
Document management and content workflow software — administer for the laboratory section, ensuring version-controlled SOPs are current and accessible.
New analysts and technicians — mentor in testing techniques, documentation standards, and laboratory safety practices during on-the-job training.
Risk-based inspection and sampling plans — design for finished goods or stability programs by applying inductive reasoning and systems analysis to quality data.

Program Details

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Requirements

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Financial Aid

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