Quality Assurance in Laboratories
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Quality Assurance in Laboratories Course
Introduction:
The planned standards are frequently compromised by quality problems in the laboratory, leaving our clients with doubts about the quality. To preserve trust in the final products, we must utilize high-quality instruments at different processing steps. Complete confidence can also be attained thanks to the examination of each step. This training is intended especially for laboratory technicians and quality control personnel who use the most precise instruments and control terms during the chemical process. It includes thorough explanations in an understandable format along with frequent discussions to support learning all along the way.
Course Objectives:
By the end of the training, participants will be able to
- Introduction to quality assurance in the laboratory and how principles of measurement are understood and utilized
- Principles of chemical measurement and the principles of quality assurance involved and used to their maximum
- Accurate measurement and recording of analysis and results of sampling of each step of chemical processes using quality tools
Who Should Attend?
This course is intended for all Laboratory Supervisors, Technicians, and those involved with laboratory quality systems and controls.
Course Outlines:
Introduction
- Philosophies
- Modern lab role
- Historical quality changes
Fundamentals of quality assurance (QA)
- QA=QA/QC, QA hierarchy, Costs/benefits of providing quality lab data and validation
- Budgeting and planning, QA location/function, Quality cycles, external/internal data validation
- The strategy of meeting user quality needs, specifications for QA leader
Basic QA statistics: A brief overview
- Process merits, uncertainty types, comparing data, comparing labs, control charts (SPC)
- Systematic/random error, outliers/assignable cause/detection methods
- Lab vs field sampling error, accuracy/precision, Significant figures/reporting data
Measurement as a process
- Design/implement/monitor lab QA, macro/micro auditing, Internal and external lab auditing
- Screening and confirmatory analysis, Analyst certification, keeping staff current
- Development of QA programs
- Standards and reference materials, independent calibration verification
- Lab responsibilities, user responsibilities, Data handling/review/archiving/maintenance
- Lab certifications/accreditation
Sampling
- General principles, criteria for developing sampling plans
- Sampling methods, fluids/solids, required information on samples
Sample handling
- Labeling, containers, filtering
- Preservation, holding times, conditions, transporting
- Blanks, chain-of-custody
Sample preparation
- Procedures and protocols, reagent blank, miscellaneous topics
Instrumental analysis
- Instrument log, signal-to-noise ratio, instrumental parameters
- Calibration initial and continuing
- Causes and minimization of calibration drift
- Training of staff, cross-training
- Maintenance log, documentation, validation
Standard operating procedures (SOP)
- Preparation recommendations, five W's, record keeping
- Changes to SOP, archives, distribution, OSHA and EPA compliance
- Glossary of terms and acronyms, safety-OSHA lab standard