<p>Has anyone taken the test before or know anything about it. I’m scratching my head over what to review as the list that was given is pretty broad. </p>
<p>(FYI: I have a degree in molecular bio not chem but I’ve taken G.Chem/Bchem/Ochem.)</p>
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<p>Written Test is July 15, 2010
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES</p>
<p>Knowledge of:</p>
<ol>
<li>
Research methods and procedures as required to perform analyses determining the presence/absence or the concentration of substances in a variety of sample matrices following laboratory-specific standard operating procedures or analysis methods approved by regulatory agencies.
2.
Basic principles, procedures, instruments, and equipment used in quantitative and qualitative analyses.
3.
Basic safety principles and practices to perform assigned work or safety checks, or identify potential safety issues.
4.
Personal computers and related office software to analyze and summarize data.
5.
Fundamentals of organic, inorganic, analytical, and physical chemistry and biochemistry as required to perform analyses determining the presence/absence or the concentration of substances in a variety of sample matrices following laboratory-specific standard operating procedures or analysis methods approved by regulatory agencies.
6.
Toxic effects and chemical and physical properties of compounds and substances.
7.
Time management techniques to provide for efficient prioritization and completion of assignments.
8.
Basic statistics as required to perform basic interpretation of the results of laboratory analyses to assure that they accurately reflect the state and/or the chemical content of the samples analyzed.
9.
Principles of quality control and assurance as required to perform analyses determining the presence/absence or the concentration of substances in a variety of sample matrices following laboratory-specific standard operating procedures or analysis methods approved by regulatory agencies.
10.
Library and internet research and data gathering techniques to compile information for assignments.</li>
</ol>
<p>Skill to</p>
<p>1.
Read and comprehend a variety of technical information related to departmental or work unit policies, procedures, standards, and state or federal statutes or regulations, such as departmental manuals and laboratory standard operating procedures.
2.
Accurately document methods and results of analyses in a laboratory notebook or other media, as required.
3.
Perform basic interpretation of analytical data to ensure that the data is meaningful and accurate.
4.
Use a personal computer and related office software to efficiently analyze and summarize data, prepare reports and record results from analyses.</p>
<p>Ability to:</p>
<p>1.
Set up, adjust, calibrate, maintain and trouble-shoot instruments.
2.
Analyze situations accurately and take effective action.
3.
Write complete and accurate reports.</p>