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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
   • Store unused/prepared laboratory samples for future reference
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. Confirm any proposed variations and document 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 portion
10. Use specialised procedures for ultra-trace sample and standard preparation
11. Set up and optimise instrument
    • Perform pre-use and safety checks using workplace procedures
12. Start up and condition the instrument using workplace procedures
13. Optimise instrumental parameters to suit sample and test requirements
14. Check calibration status of instrument and perform calibration using specified standards and procedures
15. Clean, care for and store equipment and consumables in accordance with workplace procedures
    • Measure analyte response for standards, validation checks and samples
16. Conduct sufficient measurements to obtain reliable data
17. Return instruments to standby or shutdown condition
18. Store unused/prepared laboratory samples for future reference
19. Process and analyse data
    • Use controls and reference standards to confirm the integrity of biomolecular sample preparation and procedures
20. Troubleshoot basic procedure, reagent or equipment problems which have led to atypical data or results
21. Maintain laboratory records
    • Make entries on report forms or into a laboratory information management system accurately calculating, recording or transcribing data as required
22. Ensure traceability of sample from receipt to reporting of results