What does this skill involve?
Activities may include but are not limited to:
- Following lab safety rules and standard sample handling protocols under supervision.
- Assisting with laboratory procedures such as sample preparation, basic microscopy, or recording observations.
- Performing diagnostic tests and interpret results.
- Validating others’ results, troubleshoot basic errors, and ensure adherence to diagnostic SOPs.
- Overseeing lab operations.
- Leading improvements in diagnostic systems, advising on lab infrastructure, and introducing new technologies.
- Leading national diagnostic laboratories and setting strategic directions for plant health diagnostics.
Skill levels
Follow lab safety rules and standard sample handling protocols under supervision. Recognise major pest groups.
Assist with laboratory procedures such as sample preparation, basic microscopy, or recording observations. Maintain data logs accurately.
Perform diagnostic tests and interpret results using recognised protocols. Report findings using appropriate formats.
Validate others’ results, troubleshoot basic errors, and ensure adherence to diagnostic SOPs. Train or supervise junior lab staff in routine diagnostics.
Oversee lab operations. Advise on diagnostic protocols, ensure quality assurance (QA/QC), and contribute to method validation.
Lead improvements in diagnostic systems, advise on lab infrastructure, and introduce new technologies.
Lead national diagnostic laboratories and set strategic directions for plant health diagnostics.
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