AOAC OMB Nomination Review (June 12, 2019)
K ARIUKI , 3 OF 15
Calcium and magnesium analysis in Ag-lime on Inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectroscopy (ICP-AES) prior to digestion in CEM MARS-6 microwave Mycotoxins analysis on triple quad (LC/MS/MS) Ionospheres analysis on ultra-high pressure liquid chromatography (UHPLC) Fertilizer phosphorus and potassium analysis on ICP-AES Soil and Plant Tissue Testing Laboratory (SPTT), University of Massachusetts (UMASS) Amherst, MA
Chemist/Laboratory Programs Coordinator Supervisor: Kathleen M. Carroll Assistant Director for Extension Email: kcaroll@umext.umass.edu Phone (413) 545-0895 (Previously reported to Dr. John Spargo Former Lab Director)
2012-2015
Administrative Responsibilities (Previously conducted by the Lab Director)
Evaluated the Lab cash flow and developed the annual budget Participate in the annual NECC-1314 and ASA meetings Participate in Monthly UMASS extension Green Industry meetings Processed the Logic Model for NIFA reports on Soil Lab impact to the community Reported the NAPT soil and plant proficiency testing results Conducted Lab Staff Meetings Co-supervised Lab Personnel (4 full-time, 1 part time, and 2-3 work-study students) Participated in the revision of the new Massachusetts Nutrient Legislation Chapter 262 to match existing UMASS BMPs Advised and supervised a graduate students on analytical procedures Addressed clients nutrient results-based concerns Published Extension fact sheets Hosted one hour per month lab tours Represent the lab in Regional and National meetings on Nutrient Analysis
Extension and Advisory (Previously conducted by the Lab Director) Conducted extension workshops
Analytical
Preparation and testing of analytical reagents Development and modification of analytical methods Chemical analysis of soil, plant tissue, greenhouse media, water, compost, manure, and fertilizer materials submitted to the laboratory Accomplishments
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