Quality Assurance Specialists for hire in Columbia, MO
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 11%
- Organizational Skills
- 8%
- Time Management
- 6%
Education level
- Bachelor's degree
- 40%
- High school diploma or GED
- 29%
- Associate's degree
- 16%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 70%
- Less than a year
- 10%
- 3-5 years
- 10%
Current company
Solventum
JBS Foods
Schneider Electric
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 75%
- 1-2 years
- 25%
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Last updated: Nov 9, 2026
Quality Assurance Specialist: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Columbia, MO: $40,255 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $32,006 – $50,631 yearly
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Quality Control Inspector
Columbia, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitCDLPassenger EndorsementF EndorsementAir Brake EndorsementDriver's License+4 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipFood Safety and Regulatory Affairs Specialist
Columbia, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) CertificationSafe Quality Food CertificationGFSIHACCP CertificationCertified Internal AuditorSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsProduct ManagementQuality Manager
Columbia, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRHACCP CertificationServsafe CertificationCertified Internal AuditorSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingSupervising ExperienceQuality Control Technician/Shift lead
Columbia, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Word ProcessingPassenger EndorsementDriver's LicenseMicrosoft PowerpointHACCP CertificationClass E+8 moreSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsConstruction InspectionRegulatory Compliance Manager
Columbia, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Six Sigma CertificationPharmacy Technician CertificationLean Six Sigma Green BeltLean Six Sigma CertificationPharmacy Technician LicenseDriver's License+7 moreSkills
Pharmacy Technician ExperienceLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementProduct ManagementQuality Auditor
Columbia, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
ISO 9001ISO Certification AuditsISO StandardsIATF 16949:2016ISO Certification ProcessSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipWarehouse Experience
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What's the average time to fill a quality assurance specialist role?
The average time to fill a quality assurance specialist role is 71 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do quality assurance specialists tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a quality assurance specialist include: communication skills, organizational skills and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for quality assurance specialists?
Common licenses or certifications for quality assurance specialists include: Driver's License, HACCP Certification and CPR.
What are some job titles related to quality assurance specialists?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to quality assurance specialists include: production worker, quality supervisor and food safety and regulatory affairs specialist.
What level of education is common for a quality assurance specialist?
Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for a quality assurance specialist in Columbia, MO, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a quality assurance specialist?
Most quality assurance specialists have 18 years of professional experience.
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