Quality Assurance Specialist

As a Quality Assurance Specialist, following would be your duties and responsibilities.

• Develop and implement quality assurance policies and procedures.
• Conduct audits to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Investigate customer complaints and take corrective action.
• Train employees on quality assurance procedures.
• Monitor production process to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Recommend methods for improving utilization of materials, personnel, and utilities.

The salary for a Quality Assurance Specialist can vary depending on the company, location and nature of their employer’s business. A person who works in this profession could earn between 5-7k USD per month.

The basic qualifications required to be considered for the position of a Quality Assurance Specialist:

• A bachelor's degree in a field such as engineering, mathematics, or business.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Detail-oriented and organized.
• Able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

To be a Quality Assurance Specialist,one must possess both technical skills and interpersonal traits.

• Knowledge of quality assurance standards.
• Working knowledge of the tools and methodologies used .
• Good numeracy skills and analytical understanding of statistics.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written.
• Leadership and Managerial skills to organise and delegate work.
• Strong eye for detail.
• Understanding of Agile/Scrum methodology and how QA functions within it.
• Familiarity with agile business practices.
• Resourcefulness and troubleshooting aptitude.

Here’s what it's like to be a Quality Assurance Specialist:

• Responsible for ensuring that products meet certain standards of quality.
• Work in manufacturing or production environments.
• Responsible for conducting quality control tests, inspecting products, and maintaining records.
• Responsible for training other employees on quality control procedures.