Elements and Performance Criteria
- Interpret and schedule work requirements
- Identify hazards and workplace control measures associated with the sample, preparation methods, reagents and/or equipment
- Plan parallel work sequences to optimise throughput of multiple sets of samples
- Receive and prepare biological samples
- Record sample description, compare with specification and note and report discrepancies
- Prepare samples in accordance with testing requirements
- Perform techniques that assist in the classification of organisms
- Use dichotomous keys to identify organisms
- Perform biological procedures
- Perform techniques in accordance with the standard operating procedures
- Maintain a safe work environment
- Minimise the generation of waste
- Safely dispose of biohazardous wastes
- Clean, care for and store equipment and reagents as required
- Maintain laboratory records
- Ensure traceability of sample from receipt to reporting of results