BANDUNG, fmipa.itb.ac.id, -In developing activities in industry, the ability to measure uncertainty in a systematic way is essential. bottom up in quantitative analysis test results is an important factor in improving the quality of measurements in the laboratory. The SNI ISO/IEC 17025:2017-based uncertainty evaluation guidelines have a broad impact on quantitative chemical testing in industrial laboratories. Although introduced in academic curricula in chemistry programs, the competency, implementation, and case studies in industry require insights from industry practitioners.
ITB Chemistry Study Program In collaboration with he ITB Chemistry Alumni Association (IAKI) and the ITB HMK'AMISCA' (Alumni Association of Indonesian Chemistry Students), the ITB held another training on Evaluation of Laboratory Measurement Uncertainty Estimation based on ISO/IEC 17025:2017. This is the third year since its inception in 2023.

This training was held for two days, November 8-9, 2025, in the Dalton Room, FMIPA ITB, and was attended by 50 participants from final year students and graduates of undergraduate and postgraduate chemistry programs, FMIPA ITB. This activity discussed the evaluation of measurement uncertainty values ​​from measurements derived from one of the clauses of ISO 17025:2017. Several materials were provided related to: calculation of test uncertainty estimates based on two approaches, namely ISO/IEC Guide 98-3:2008 and Eurachem/CITAC Guide CG4 2012, Evaluation of test uncertainty estimation calculations: confidence level, effective degrees of freedom, effective coverage factor, and suitability for use. In addition, this activity provided Hands-on practice and simulation using measurement uncertainty calculations with measurement cases that are often used in industrial laboratories as the main discussion in solving problems from the perspective of practitioners in the industry. This activity also provided an opportunity for participants to discuss and present the results of interpretations produced in the application of Laboratory Measurement Uncertainty Estimation based on ISO/IEC 17025:2017.

The student coordinator of the Chemistry study program at the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA) ITB, Dr. Muhammad Yudhistira Azis, M.Si stated that this activity aims to raise awareness among prospective and young alumni about improving their competencies. This includes deepening ISO/IEC 17025:2017-based competency development from practitioners who are also FMIPA ITB chemistry alumni.

his training marks the third time since the collaboration began in 2022, and is held annually after graduation in October. The resource person for this activity, Mr. Sujarwo Suryaputra, S.Si. (Lead Trainer and Consultant from PT.Aljabar Anugrah Selaras - Training & Consulting, ITB Chemistry Alumni Class of 2004), expressed his appreciation for this activity and expressed his hope that future ITB Chemistry alumni will be able to compete with other alumni, especially in understanding various ISO/IEC 17025:2017 competencies. Going forward, this activity can be held more frequently and can help young alumni prepare for the workforce.

The Head of the Chemistry Postgraduate Study Program, FMIPA ITB, who was also present to open this training activity, Dr. rer.nat. Nizar Happyana, M.Si He greatly appreciated this activity, which has been running regularly for three years. He expressed his hope that participants would benefit from it, providing valuable insights and facilitating opportunities for prospective and young alumni to better prepare for the next level in the industrial world.
This activity is also supported by several companies and competency training institutions owned by ITB chemistry alumni, namely NADISO LAB dan PT. Aljabar Anugrah Selaras- Training & Consulting. (MYA)