COURSE OVERVIEW
New laboratory staff need to be inducted and given training in basic laboratory skills but why waste valuable time and money preparing them in-house? Element have the experience and know-how to design and implement effective training plans. Now that’s one less thing to think about.
We will customise a program to your needs that incorporates existing SOPs and protocols so that new staff quickly become well versed in basic laboratory operations and are following best practice. We will also take the opportunity to review existing laboratory practices, ensuring that they are compliant with current regulatory guidelines and best practice.
Who is this course for?
This course is designed for new analytical staff, but it can also be tailored around specific procedures and instrumentation to provide an invaluable refresher for the experienced user.
Previous Knowledge
It is assumed that you are familiar with the safety and quality standards which you are expected to adhere to on a daily basis. Background knowledge of different techniques, plus all the essentials of separation science, statistics, etc—all fully covered in the course.
What you will learn
- An introduction to working in the laboratory
- Labelling and housekeeping
- Use of balances
- Use of volumetric glassware
- Use of pipettes
- Preparation of buffers
- Setting up analytical instrumentation
COURSE OUTLINE
Labelling and Housekeeping Units of Measurement
- Percentages
Chemical Analysis
- Methods of quantitation
- Accuracy and precision
- Repeatability and reproducibility
Use of Balances
- Use of correct measuring procedure and recording
- Balance location and house keeping
- Calibration of balances
Use of Volumetric Glassware
- Glassware grade
- Cleaning and care
- Dilution errors
- Temperature, solution and mixing effects
Use of Pipettes
- Positive displacement autopipettes
Use of pH Meters
- Introduction and theory
- Determining pH
- Buffer solution and pH electrode characteristics
- Instrumentation Setup Protocols and Pre-Run Checks