WEIGHING METROLOGY AND PIPETTE CALIBRATION

Ref. : M013

The objectives

Manage the means and master the methods of measurement in weighing and calibration of pipettes
Acquire the theoretical knowledge necessary for the practice of pipette calibration
Evaluate uncertainty on calibration results
Declare the conformity of a measuring device

Target audience

Technicians and engineers
Technical managers and metrology managers

Prerequisites

Basic mathematics and statistics practice
Excel Basic knowledge

Program

Fundamental concepts and terminology of metrology (VIM)
Technical requirements related to the accreditation of a laboratory (Doc. Cofrac GEN REF 10, LAB GTA 90, etc.)
Statistical bases: trueness, precision, accuracy, etc.
Calibration, verification, declaration of conformity
Assessment of measurement uncertainty (ISO/IEC 98-3 and ISO/IEC 98-4)
Several practical applications to the calibration of pipettes and scales

Teaching ressources

Presentations
Workshops
Practical exercises
Interactions & discussions
Technical files provided to each trainee