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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan work for shift
   • Review job requests to determine nature of samples, required parameters and any specific client instructions or preparation methods for each
   • Assess hazards associated with samples and identify the need for specific safety equipment and safe work procedures
   • Determine job sequence after consideration of the dryness of samples, need for further drying or pre-treatment and client/production priorities
   • Record job sequence and confirm details with operators
2. Oversee system set-up
   • Check that data entry for samples is complete, accurate and matches accompanying documentation
   • Check that sample preparation parameters assigned to each sample are appropriate and adjust as necessary
   • Conduct pre-use system checks, make necessary system adjustments and authorise start-up
3. Assess hazards associated with samples and identify the need for specific safety equipment and safe work procedures
4. Determine job sequence after consideration of the dryness of samples, need for further drying or pre-treatment and client/production priorities
5. Record job sequence and confirm details with operators
   • Check that data entry for samples is complete, accurate and matches accompanying documentation
6. Check that sample preparation parameters assigned to each sample are appropriate and adjust as necessary
7. Conduct pre-use system checks, make necessary system adjustments and authorise start-up
8. Monitor system performance and recover from errors and breakdowns
   • Conduct regular system checks to determine whether system outputs are consistent with normal operation
9. Conduct regular visual checks to identify signs of malfunction, equipment wear or impending system failure
10. Interpret error codes and analyse system/equipment outputs to investigate the nature of problems
11. Shut down and/or isolate faulty system components to enable safe investigation and continuation of unaffected work tasks
12. Troubleshoot causes of common system problems and take appropriate corrective actions within scope of responsibility and technical competence
13. Seek advice when problems are beyond scope of responsibility or knowledge
14. Arrange for servicing and/or repairs in response to mechanical breakdowns
15. Prior to re-start, conduct pre-use checks, adjust job sequence and sample preparation parameters and re-synchronise system components as necessary
16. Maintain system safety
    • Provide information and training as required to operators about sample and system hazards, required safe work procedures and use of safety/personal protective equipment (PPE)
17. Check that that safety equipment and required PPE is available and fit for purpose
18. Conduct regular checks to ensure that operators work safely when handling hazardous samples, operating the system and performing authorised cleaning/maintenance of system components
19. Maintain system records
    • Check data, results and comments entered by operators for each shift into system for completeness and accuracy
20. Maintain the security, integrity and traceability of samples and system documentation
21. Record and report system/equipment use, errors, breakdowns, maintenance and repairs in accordance with workplace procedures
22. Contribute to system improvements
    • Identify and report opportunities to improve system safety to appropriate personnel
23. Examine system logs and outputs to identify instances or emerging trends of sub-standard performance
24. Recommend appropriate preventative/corrective actions for improving performance to relevant personnel
25. Implement authorised system improvements
26. Train operators to improve performance and minimise recurrence of preventable problems