Elements and Performance Criteria
- Develop an analysis plan with supervisor
- Liaise with client or sample provider to determine test requirements and sample characteristics
- Record sample description, compare with specification, record and report discrepancies
- Confirm suitable sample preparation methods, quantification and analytical techniques with supervisor
- Schedule analysis using enterprise procedures
- Reduce the complexity of the sample
- Apply quantification method
- Perform analysis
- Process and analyse data
- Confirm data is the result of valid measurements
- Perform required calculations and ensure results are consistent with estimations and expectations
- Record results with the appropriate accuracy, precision units and uncertainty
- Analyse trends in data and/or results and report out of specification or atypical results promptly to appropriate personnel
- Troubleshoot analytical procedure or equipment problems which have led to atypical data or results
- Maintain a safe work environment
- Identify risks/hazards, safety equipment and control measures associated with sample handling, preparation and test methods
- Use personal protective equipment and safety procedures as specified for test method and materials to be tested
- Minimise the generation of wastes and environmental impact
- Ensure the safe disposal of laboratory wastes
- Clean, care for and store equipment and consumables in accordance with enterprise procedures
- Maintain laboratory records