Subject Specific Knowledge :-

Lab Attendant Syllabus :

1. Introduction to Laboratory Work:

Overview of laboratory safety protocols, including handling of hazardous

materials, emergency procedures, and personal protective equipment (PPE)
usage.
Understanding the importance of cleanliness, organization, and proper
waste disposal in a laboratory setting.
2. Laboratory Safety and Practices:

Safety Regulations: Understanding and following laboratory safety

protocols like handling hazardous materials, proper disposal of waste, and
using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Emergency Procedures: Knowing how to respond to accidents and
emergencies like spills, fires, or chemical exposure.
Aseptic Techniques: Maintaining a sterile environment to prevent
contamination in labs like Biology.
Record Keeping: Importance of accurate and detailed record-keeping of
experiments, observations, and data.
3. Laboratory Equipment and Instrumentation:

Basic Laboratory Glassware: Familiarity with beakers, flasks, pipettes, test

tubes, their functions, and proper handling techniques.
Balances and Scales: Understanding different types of balances, their uses,
and calibration procedures.
Microscopes: Basic operation principles and care of microscopes (especially
important for Biology labs).
Meters and Sensors: Knowledge of commonly used meters like pH meters,
thermometers, and their applications in various labs.
Basic laboratory instruments: Depending on the specific lab, you might
need knowledge of instruments like centrifuges, spectrophotometers, etc.
4. Chemical and Biological Material Handling:

Safe Handling of Chemicals: Understanding hazard symbols,

classifications, and proper storage of chemicals.
Preparation of Solutions: Knowledge of preparing solutions of different
concentrations.
Aseptic techniques for handling biological materials: Following sterile
techniques for handling microorganisms and tissues (important in Biology
labs).
Proper Waste Disposal: Knowing how to dispose of chemical wastes and
biological materials safely.
5. Basic Scientific Concepts:

Physics: Depending on the lab, understanding might be required in areas

like mechanics, optics, or basic electricity.
Chemistry: Familiarity with fundamental concepts like atomic structure,
chemical reactions, solutions, and basic laboratory calculations.
Biology: Knowledge of cell structure, biological processes, and basic
microscopy principles (especially important for Biology labs).
6. Laboratory Quality Assurance:

Introduction to quality control (QC) and quality assurance (QA) principles

in a laboratory setting.
Understanding of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and adherence to
regulatory requirements.
Participation in proficiency testing and inter-laboratory comparison
programs.

7. Laboratory Documentation and Record Keeping:

Importance of accurate record-keeping in a laboratory environment.

Introduction to laboratory notebooks, data sheets, and electronic data
recording systems.
Guidelines for documenting experimental procedures, observations, and
results.
8. Specialized Techniques (Optional, Depending on Laboratory
Focus):

Additional training on specific techniques relevant to the laboratory's field,

such as PCR, gel electrophoresis, cell culture, microscopy, or molecular
biology techniques.
Hands-on practice and proficiency assessment for specialized techniques.