Laboratory Technical Officer

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Areas Of Interest:   Laboratory Operations
Certificate Level:  Diploma
Certificate Name:  Diploma of Laboratory Technology
Certificate Description:  Working as a Laboratory Technical Officer you will conduct chemical and physical tests to make qualitative and quantitative analyses of solids, liquids and gaseous materials for research and development of new products or processes. You will recognise atypical data and results and troubleshoot common analytical procedure and equipment problems. Note: Entry requirements apply.
Code:  MSL50118
Work Type:  Analytic & Scientific Practical & Manual

Skills & Knowledge you will learn

Process and interpret data
Use laboratory application software
Analyse data and report results
Maintain and calibrate instruments and equipment
Monitor the quality of test results and data
Determine measurements of uncertainty
Perform chemical tests and procedures
Assist in the maintenance of reference materials
Apply routine chromatographic techniques
Perform complex tests to measure chemical properties of materials
Apply complex instrumental techniques
Apply routine spectrometric techniques
Apply routine electrometric techniques
Perform standard calibrations
Perform non-standard calibrations