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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Perform analysis
   • Measure analyte response for standards, validation checks and samples
   • Conduct sufficient measurements to obtain reliable data
   • Return instruments to standby or shutdown condition as required
2. Establish client needs and schedule analysis
   • Liaise with client or sample provider to determine client needs and sample history
3. Record sample description, compare with specification and record and report discrepancies
4. Identify non-routine samples and the possible need to vary workplace procedures
5. Seek advice from supervisor about any proposed variations and document all approved changes
6. Schedule analysis using workplace procedures
7. Prepare samples and standards
   • Obtain a representative analytical portion of the laboratory sample
8. Prepare sample in accordance with testing requirements
9. Prepare validation checks for analytical portion
10. Set up and optimise instrument
    • Perform pre-use and safety checks in accordance with workplace procedures
11. Start up and condition the instrument using workplace procedures
12. Optimise instrumental parameters to suit sample and test requirements
13. Check calibration status of instrument and perform calibration using specified standards and procedures, as required
14. Clean, care for and store equipment and consumables in accordance with workplace procedures
    • Measure analyte response for standards, validation checks and samples
15. Conduct sufficient measurements to obtain reliable data
16. Return instruments to standby or shutdown condition as required
17. Process and analyse data
    • Confirm data is the result of valid measurements
18. Perform required calculations and ensure results are consistent with standards or estimations and expectations
19. Record results with the appropriate accuracy, precision and units
20. Analyse trends in data and/or results and report out-of-specification or atypical results promptly to appropriate personnel
21. Troubleshoot analytical procedure or equipment problems which have led to atypical data or results
22. Maintain laboratory records
    • Record entries on report forms or into a laboratory information management system accurately calculating, recording or transcribing data as required
23. Ensure traceability of sample from receipt to reporting of results