MSL975073 — Perform laboratory-based ecological techniques

1 Process specimens and documentation

• 1.1Identify specimens and request forms that do not comply with minimum industry requirements for labelling, identification and test requests
• 1.2Record any discrepancies and indicate what action is required
• 1.3Log samples, recording details that allow accurate tracking and chain of custody

2 Participate in the identification and classification of species

• 2.1Record macroscopic and/or microscopic details of specimens to assist in their identification and classification
• 2.2Use taxonomic keys to assist in the identification and classification of species
• 2.3Perform laboratory analyses that can assist in identification and classification of species
• 2.4Preserve specimens for future reference
• 2.5Label preserved specimens for storage and reliable retrieval from collections

3 Maintain viability and integrity of specimens during experimentation

• 3.1Provide nutrients and environments to maintain viability of individual specimens and organisms being cultured or propagated
• 3.2Perform procedures and analyses to monitor the experimental environment
• 3.3Perform procedures and analyses to monitor the physiology of organisms in the experimental environment
• 3.4Adjust nutrient requirements and environmental conditions as indicated by monitoring data
• 3.5Report (to supervisors) data and phenomena that may risk viability of individual specimens or cultures
• 3.6Report (to supervisors) data and phenomena that are incompatible with the experimental design parameters

4 Integrate laboratory and field data

• 4.1Locate field data relevant to the study or experiment
• 4.2Match field and laboratory data codes for tracking, reporting and chain of custody requirements
• 4.3Log field and laboratory data into information systems
• 4.4Assist with writing reports of experiments and related field studies

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