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