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Evidence Guide: MSL975009 - Apply routine chromatographic techniques

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MSL975009 - Apply routine chromatographic techniques

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Establish client needs and schedule analysis

  1. Liaise with client or sample provider to determine client needs and sample history
  2. Record sample description, compare with specification and record and report any discrepancies
  3. Identify non-routine samples and the possible need to vary workplace procedures
  4. Seek advice from supervisor about any proposed variations and document all approved changes
  5. Schedule analysis using workplace procedures
Liaise with client or sample provider to determine client needs and sample history

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Record sample description, compare with specification and record and report any discrepancies

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Identify non-routine samples and the possible need to vary workplace procedures

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Seek advice from supervisor about any proposed variations and document all approved changes

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Schedule analysis using workplace procedures

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Prepare samples and standards

  1. Obtain a representative analytical portion of the laboratory sample
  2. Prepare sample in accordance with testing requirements
  3. Prepare validation checks for analytical portion
Obtain a representative analytical portion of the laboratory sample

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Prepare sample in accordance with testing requirements

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Prepare validation checks for analytical portion

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Set up and optimise instrument

  1. Perform pre-use and safety checks in accordance with workplace procedures
  2. Start up and condition the instrument using workplace procedures
  3. Optimise instrumental parameters to suit sample and test requirements
  4. Check calibration status of instrument and perform calibration using specified standards and procedures, as required
Perform pre-use and safety checks in accordance with workplace procedures

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Start up and condition the instrument using workplace procedures

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Optimise instrumental parameters to suit sample and test requirements

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Check calibration status of instrument and perform calibration using specified standards and procedures, as required

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Perform analysis

  1. Measure analyte response for standards, validation checks and samples
  2. Conduct sufficient measurements to obtain reliable data
  3. Return instruments to standby or shutdown condition, as required
Measure analyte response for standards, validation checks and samples

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Conduct sufficient measurements to obtain reliable data

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Return instruments to standby or shutdown condition, as required

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Process and analyse data

  1. Confirm data is the result of valid measurements
  2. Perform required calculations and ensure results are consistent with standards or estimations and expectations
  3. Record results with the appropriate accuracy, precision and units
  4. Analyse trends in data and/or results and report out-of-specification or atypical results promptly to appropriate personnel
  5. Troubleshoot analytical procedure or equipment problems which have led to atypical data or results
Confirm data is the result of valid measurements

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Perform required calculations and ensure results are consistent with standards or estimations and expectations

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Record results with the appropriate accuracy, precision and units

Completed
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Analyse trends in data and/or results and report out-of-specification or atypical results promptly to appropriate personnel

Completed
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Troubleshoot analytical procedure or equipment problems which have led to atypical data or results

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Maintain a safe work environment

  1. Identify risks, hazards, safety equipment and control measures associated with sample handling, preparation and analytical method
  2. Use personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety procedures specified for test method and materials to be tested
  3. Minimise the generation of waste and environmental impacts
  4. Ensure the safe disposal of laboratory waste
  5. Clean, care for and store equipment and consumables in accordance with workplace procedures
Identify risks, hazards, safety equipment and control measures associated with sample handling, preparation and analytical method

Completed
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Use personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety procedures specified for test method and materials to be tested

Completed
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Minimise the generation of waste and environmental impacts

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Ensure the safe disposal of laboratory waste

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Clean, care for and store equipment and consumables in accordance with workplace procedures

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Maintain laboratory records

  1. Enter approved data and results into laboratory information management system (LIMS)
  2. Maintain equipment logs in accordance with workplace procedures
  3. Maintain security and confidentiality of laboratory data and workplace information
  4. Communicate results to appropriate personnel
Enter approved data and results into laboratory information management system (LIMS)

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Maintain equipment logs in accordance with workplace procedures

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Maintain security and confidentiality of laboratory data and workplace information

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Communicate results to appropriate personnel

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Assessed

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Establish client needs and schedule analysis

1.1

Liaise with client or sample provider to determine client needs and sample history

1.2

Record sample description, compare with specification and record and report any discrepancies

1.3

Identify non-routine samples and the possible need to vary workplace procedures

1.4

Seek advice from supervisor about any proposed variations and document all approved changes

1.5

Schedule analysis using workplace procedures

2

Prepare samples and standards

2.1

Obtain a representative analytical portion of the laboratory sample

2.2

Prepare sample in accordance with testing requirements

2.3

Prepare validation checks for analytical portion

3

Set up and optimise instrument

3.1

Perform pre-use and safety checks in accordance with workplace procedures

3.2

Start up and condition the instrument using workplace procedures

3.3

Optimise instrumental parameters to suit sample and test requirements

3.4

Check calibration status of instrument and perform calibration using specified standards and procedures, as required

4

Perform analysis

4.1

Measure analyte response for standards, validation checks and samples

4.2

Conduct sufficient measurements to obtain reliable data

4.3

Return instruments to standby or shutdown condition, as required

5

Process and analyse data

5.1

Confirm data is the result of valid measurements

5.2

Perform required calculations and ensure results are consistent with standards or estimations and expectations

5.3

Record results with the appropriate accuracy, precision and units

5.4

Analyse trends in data and/or results and report out-of-specification or atypical results promptly to appropriate personnel

5.5

Troubleshoot analytical procedure or equipment problems which have led to atypical data or results

6

Maintain a safe work environment

6.1

Identify risks, hazards, safety equipment and control measures associated with sample handling, preparation and analytical method

6.2

Use personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety procedures specified for test method and materials to be tested

6.3

Minimise the generation of waste and environmental impacts

6.4

Ensure the safe disposal of laboratory waste

6.5

Clean, care for and store equipment and consumables in accordance with workplace procedures

7

Maintain laboratory records

7.1

Enter approved data and results into laboratory information management system (LIMS)

7.2

Maintain equipment logs in accordance with workplace procedures

7.3

Maintain security and confidentiality of laboratory data and workplace information

7.4

Communicate results to appropriate personnel

Required Skills and Knowledge

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Establish client needs and schedule analysis

1.1

Liaise with client or sample provider to determine client needs and sample history

1.2

Record sample description, compare with specification and record and report any discrepancies

1.3

Identify non-routine samples and the possible need to vary workplace procedures

1.4

Seek advice from supervisor about any proposed variations and document all approved changes

1.5

Schedule analysis using workplace procedures

2

Prepare samples and standards

2.1

Obtain a representative analytical portion of the laboratory sample

2.2

Prepare sample in accordance with testing requirements

2.3

Prepare validation checks for analytical portion

3

Set up and optimise instrument

3.1

Perform pre-use and safety checks in accordance with workplace procedures

3.2

Start up and condition the instrument using workplace procedures

3.3

Optimise instrumental parameters to suit sample and test requirements

3.4

Check calibration status of instrument and perform calibration using specified standards and procedures, as required

4

Perform analysis

4.1

Measure analyte response for standards, validation checks and samples

4.2

Conduct sufficient measurements to obtain reliable data

4.3

Return instruments to standby or shutdown condition, as required

5

Process and analyse data

5.1

Confirm data is the result of valid measurements

5.2

Perform required calculations and ensure results are consistent with standards or estimations and expectations

5.3

Record results with the appropriate accuracy, precision and units

5.4

Analyse trends in data and/or results and report out-of-specification or atypical results promptly to appropriate personnel

5.5

Troubleshoot analytical procedure or equipment problems which have led to atypical data or results

6

Maintain a safe work environment

6.1

Identify risks, hazards, safety equipment and control measures associated with sample handling, preparation and analytical method

6.2

Use personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety procedures specified for test method and materials to be tested

6.3

Minimise the generation of waste and environmental impacts

6.4

Ensure the safe disposal of laboratory waste

6.5

Clean, care for and store equipment and consumables in accordance with workplace procedures

7

Maintain laboratory records

7.1

Enter approved data and results into laboratory information management system (LIMS)

7.2

Maintain equipment logs in accordance with workplace procedures

7.3

Maintain security and confidentiality of laboratory data and workplace information

7.4

Communicate results to appropriate personnel

Evidence of competence in this unit must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria, and include demonstration of:

applying routine chromatographic techniques on at least three (3) occasions to obtain valid and reliable data

establishing client needs for routine and non-routine samples

accurately interpreting client requests, test methods and procedures

preparing samples using at least three (3) different processes

preparing standards

safely setting up, operating and shutting down equipment

checking calibration and qualification status of equipment

installing and maintaining a variety of chromatographic columns

choosing and optimising procedures and equipment settings to suit sample/test requirements

making approved adjustments to procedures for non-routine samples

interpreting data, recognising atypical test data and results and making relevant conclusions

troubleshooting common analytical procedure and equipment problems

preparing and using calibration charts and standards

identifying and calculating potential sources of uncertainty

calculating results using appropriate equations, units, uncertainties and precision

recording and reporting data and results in accordance with workplace procedures

maintaining security, integrity and traceability of samples and documentation

following workplace safety procedures.

Must provide evidence that demonstrates knowledge of:

chromatographic principles and concepts related to instrumentation operation, material preparation and testing

use of different chromatographic methods for qualitative and quantitative analysis and preparation of specific samples relevant to job role

handling of unstable or hazardous chemicals and samples, and the fragile/labile nature of biological material

sample preparation procedures

functions of key components of the instruments and effects on outputs and results of modifying instrumental variables, such as injection temperature, gas flow rate, column pressures, column type and detector type

procedure for optimising separation through changing operation parameters, such as injection technique, solvent type, sample size and sample preparation

basic procedure and equipment troubleshooting techniques

common procedure and equipment problems, including:

problems with interfering substances

poor resolution of peaks

inappropriate selection of column or operating parameters (flow rate and temperature)

unsuitable substrate or support solvent

lack of suitable reference standards

calculation steps to give results in appropriate accuracy, precision, uncertainty and units

workplace and/or legal traceability requirements

basic equipment maintenance procedures

relevant hazards, work health and safety (WHS) and environment requirements.

Range Statement

This field allows for different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.

Standards, codes, procedures and/or workplace requirements

Standards, codes, procedures and/or workplace requirements include the latest version of one or more of:

Australian and international standards covering the requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories, laboratory design and construction, physical containment levels and facility types, laboratory safety; and quality and environmental management

national work health and safety (WHS) standards and codes of practice, and national measurement regulations and guidelines

Australian and international standards and guidelines covering chemical analysis by chromatography, accuracy of measurement methods and results, expression of uncertainty and quantifying uncertainty

specific codes, guidelines, procedures and methods, such as the Australian code of good manufacturing practice for medicinal products (GMP), and principles of good laboratory practice (GLP)

workplace documents, such as SOPs; quality and equipment manuals; calibration and maintenance schedules; material safety data sheets (MSDS) and safety procedures; material, production and product specifications; production and laboratory schedules; workplace recording and reporting procedures; waste minimisation and safe disposal procedures; cleaning, hygiene and personal hygiene requirements; stock records and inventory

sampling procedures (labelling, preparation, storage, transport and disposal)

test procedures (validated and authorised)

Routine chromatographic techniques

Routine chromatographic techniques include one or more of the following analytical and preparative procedures:

standard sample introduction systems

paper, such as ascending and descending

thin-layer such as ascending, high performance, radical and descending

column chromatography

affinity chromatography and gel filtration chromatography

gas liquid and gas solid chromatography

high performance liquid chromatography, such as liquid-liquid (LLC), liquid-solid (LSC), ion (IC) and size exclusion (SEC)

Tests

Tests include, but are not limited to, methods for one or more of:

control of starting materials, in-process materials and finished products (e.g. manufacturing, petroleum and biotechnology)

selection of appropriate separation technique, such as suitable substrate and support solvent, buffer, temperature, flow rate, column length and detection method

forensic testing

environmental monitoring of pollutants in air, water and soil

troubleshooting workplace processes

Sample preparation

Sample preparation includes one or more of:

identification of any hazards associated with samples and/or analytical chemicals

use of processes, such as grinding, dissolving, extraction, filtration, refluxing, centrifuging, evaporation, washing and drying

determination of and, if appropriate, removal of any contaminants, impurities or interfering substances

Safe work practices

Safe work practices include, but are not limited to, one or more of:

ensuring access to service shut-off points

recognising and observing hazard warnings and safety signs

labelling of samples, reagents, aliquoted samples and hazardous materials

handling and storage of hazardous materials and equipment in accordance with labelling, MSDS and manufacturer instructions

identifying and reporting operating problems or equipment malfunctions

cleaning and decontaminating equipment and work areas regularly using workplace procedures

using PPE, such as gloves, safety glasses, coveralls and gowns

reporting abnormal emissions, discharges and airborne contaminants, such as noise, light, solids, liquids, water/waste water, gases, smoke, vapour, fumes, odour and particulates, to appropriate personnel

WHS and environmental management requirements

WHS and environmental management requirements:

· complying with WHS and environmental management requirements at all times, which may be imposed through state/territory or federal legislation. These requirements must not be compromised at any time

· applying standard precautions relating to the potentially hazardous nature of samples

accessing and applying current industry understanding of infection control issued by the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) and State and Territory Departments of Health, where relevant