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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 and/or calibration standards for analytical portions
10. Use specialised procedures for ultra-trace samples and standard preparation as required
11. Set up and optimise instrument and sub-systems
    • Perform pre-use and safety checks using workplace procedures
12. Assemble appropriate instrument sub-systems to construct the required analytical path
13. Start up and condition the instrument using workplace procedures
14. Check and optimise each instrument sub-system
15. Optimise instrumental parameters to suit sample and test requirements
16. Check calibration status of instrument and perform calibration using specified standards and procedures, as required
17. Clean, care for and store equipment and consumables in accordance with workplace procedures
    • Measure analyte response for standards, validation checks and samples
18. Conduct sufficient measurements to obtain reliable data
19. Return instruments to standby or shutdown condition as required
20. Process and analyse data
    • Confirm data is the result of valid measurements
21. Perform required calculations and ensure results are consistent with standards or estimations and expectations
22. Record results with the appropriate accuracy, precision, uncertainty and units
23. Analyse trends in data and/or results and report out-of-specification or atypical results promptly to appropriate personnel
24. Troubleshoot analytical procedure or equipment problems which have led to atypical data or results
25. Maintain laboratory records
    • Record entries on report forms or into a laboratory information management system accurately calculating, recording or transcribing data as required
26. Ensure traceability of sample from receipt to reporting of results