Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare robotic system for operation
- Perform routine system checks at start of shift
- Confirm shift priorities with supervisor
- Review job requests to identify the samples, required parameters and special instructions/preparation methods for each
- Identify hazards, safety equipment and safe work procedures associated with samples, preparation methods and robotic system
- Check that samples are dry and free of obvious contamination
- Check that the particle size of any sample does not exceed system input size limits
- Check samples against accompanying documentation and record/report any discrepancies
- Load samples into system
- Monitor system and report errors
- Unload samples
- Unload samples sequentially in accordance with workplace procedures
- Obtain analytical portions of each sample using workplace procedures
- Label and store analytical portions and excess sample material in accordance with workplace procedures
- Seek advice when problems are beyond scope of responsibility or knowledge
- Maintain a safe work environment
- Use safe work practices and personal protective equipment (PPE) to ensure personal safety and that of others
- Minimise the generation of waste and environmental impacts
- Segregate and dispose of wastes in accordance with workplace requirements
- Clean robotic system components, care for and store equipment as required