Laboratory Equipment Operation

Identifies the key features and functions of laboratory equipment.

Identifies the main safety and operating policies and procedures concerning laboratory equipment. Describes types of biohazards associated with operating laboratory equipment.

Documents common types and functions of laboratory equipment.

Describes emergency response protocols in the event of laboratory equipment failure.

Operates and calibrates equipment in a basic laboratory environment.

Examines equipment to detect leaks, worn or loose parts, or other signs of disrepair.

Helps others understand laboratory equipment safety and operating policies and procedures.

Documents defective equipment and reports it to an appropriate supervisor.

Utilizes quality control techniques to monitor and maintain laboratory equipment.

Operates and calibrates equipment in multiple and diverse laboratory environments.

Advises on diagnosing and resolving laboratory equipment malfunctions.

Oversees laboratory equipment near-miss reporting.

Establishes risk-based criteria to evaluate laboratory equipment performance.

Establishes laboratory emergency response protocols and their rationale.

Supervises the safe purging of waste from laboratory equipment.

Designs laboratory equipment to better conduct quantitative and qualitative analyses.

Contributes to laboratory equipment performance improvement standards.

Leads in developing strategies for safe, reliable, and effective laboratory equipment operation.

Constructs improved policies and procedures for near-miss reporting.

Promotes the creation and use of more effective laboratory equipment sterilizers.

Monitors laboratory equipment trends and developments in diverse environments.