Standard Operating Procedure – Physical Properties Lab
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The Physical Properties technician is a Marine Technician who has been assigned to work in the physical properties lab. The Physical Properties technician shares his/her their duties between the Core Lab and the Physical Properties Lab. For details on the Core Lab duties, refer to the Core Lab SOP.
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IV. DURING CORING OPERATIONS
- Receive core and assist as needed in the core labAssist in core processing according to the Core Lab SOP. This is a primary function of any marine technician (with few exceptions like chemistry technicians, who have a different role) and should be your highest priority.
- Ensure that data is being correctly uploaded to the LIMS.
- Check QAQC of all instruments as calibrated as needed.
- Dry out/replace silica desiccant (MAD station) as needed.
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