Sentences with phrase «test soil samples»

For instance, on one day that hay was cut — two weeks after a major rainfall that shunted diluted manure into the field — only four of 10 tested soil samples hosted Escherichia coli O157.

• Performed functions of a driller's helper including testing soil samples and setting environmental wells recovery systems of contaminated sites.

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Four of the licenses target Kupferchiefer style sedimentary copper mineralization; soil sampling highlights large anomalies; drill testing required.

The Organic Valley Good Food Commons features 30 minute micro-workshops organized thematically by resource centers, each focusing on important topics within the Good Food movement such as growing food, raising animals, learning culinary skills, and composting as well as testing your own where attendees are invited to bring in a sample of their backyard soil for testing.

For a year, in addition to testing air samples for radioactive isotopes, Bartke collected soil organisms, insects and other invertebrates, and a few snakes and lizards, making do with the little equipment and few supplies that he had.

When this test came up positive, they analyzed the DNA from a soil sample and looked for strands that had incorporated the carbon - 13.

They tested the blood of surviving children, took soil samples from family compounds and questioned parents about their dead children's symptoms.

The next NASA mission planning to use an MMRTG is the Mars 2020 rover, due to be launched as part of NASA's Journey to Mars, to seek signs of past life on the Red Planet, test technology for human exploration, and gather samples of rocks and soil that could be returned to Earth in the future.

He hopes to test samples of martian soil for ancient ribosomal RNA gene sequences that are conserved in all of Earth's known life forms.

They suggest conducting experiments to test that hypothesis.Meanwhile, John Hall Cushman of Sonoma State University in Rohnert Park, California, showed that soil samples taken along hiking trails have much higher rates of P. ramorum spores than those taken away from the trails, and that plants in areas with high visitation rates, such as public parks, had greater infection rates than those on sites where access is restricted.

They sent soil samples for DNA testing, looking for matches with particular genes known to be found in microbes and fungi; they tried to stimulate microbial growth on a wide variety of substances and then count the cells produced; and they used highly sensitive radiorespiration activity assays, which involve feeding the soil microorganisms a food source which has been labelled with radioactive carbon, which can then be used to detect if the microorganisms are active.

When it comes to testing anything solid, such as food or soil, samples need to be processed into a liquid form.

Now, a team led by mineralogist Carlos Rodríguez - Navarro at the University of Granada reports promising results from tests of an abundant soil bacterium, Myxococcus xanthus, on samples of limestone used extensively in historic buildings in Spain.

In the test performed by MECA, acid was added to a soil sample that had been dissolved in solution.

The mission seeks signs of life on Mars and will test technology for human exploration and gather samples of rocks and soil that could be returned to Earth.

Soil samples will be submitted to the AgriLife Extension Soil, Water and Forage Testing Lab for routine analysis, including pH, conductivity and nitrate - nitrogen.

After purifying several of these enzymes, the team tested them in the lab, cleaning up samples of contaminated soil with promising results.

The rooflite method for testing compressed density is an open source tool that lets you determine the settled compressed bulk density of any green roof soil sample.

5.3 Existing methods for measuring the capillary - moisture relationship for soils (Test Method D2325) rely on sample preparation procedures (Test Methods D698) that are not consistent with the conditions associated with the placement of green roof media materials.

Using scientific methods Skyland USA has developed a nonproprietary open source test method (PDF) that effectively and efficiently determines the compressed bulk density * of any green roof soil sample.

An Environmental Technician typically operates necessary equipment used to gather air, water and soil samples and test for pollutants.

Environmental Scientists test samples to determine the effects of hazards on air, water and soil, and research ways to reduce risks and damage to the environment.

Duties included standard and sample preparations for testing of wastewater, soil, and finished manufactured product.

Obtain samples of rock, soil and petroleum products to conduct property evaluation tests and quality tests

Extensive knowledge of FEI's $ 6.5 m inventory of air quality sampling equipment as well as soil and water testing equipment.

Conduct hazardous waste sampling, soil sampling and water sampling while thoroughly documenting results and recommending any necessary follow - up testing.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE SHARP HEALTHCARE, Livermore Falls, ME (6/2010 to Present) Biology Lab Assistant • Prepare specimens for laboratory experiments by following appropriate standards and procedures • Set up, adjust, calibrate and maintain laboratory and field equipment • Troubleshoot laboratory equipment to ensure that it is in proper working order when needed during experiments • Prepare specimens that need to be used in experiments in accordance to specific instructions provided • Analyze experimental data and ensure that interpreted results are properly documented and reported • Assist in conducting research and collecting information and samples such as soil, water, plants, animals and blood • Measure and weigh compounds and other materials to be used for testing purposes • Monitor all laboratory work to ensure that it complies with set laboratory standards • Provide technical support to scientists and monitor and observe experiments to increase informational database • Feed and look after livestock and laboratory animals • Provide support to operational programs such as fish hatcheries and greenhouses

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Meticulous in the filtration, leaching and preparation of 3,000 yearly samples tested for organic and inorganic matter throughout the laboratory Led laboratory studies in the leaching process of samples, writing scientific reports, and maintaining research lab operations Reached company budget goals earning a paid bonus by specializing in the analysis of contaminants in aqueous solutions, soils, biota, and hazardous waste Managed resources and fostered innovations that raised levels of health and well - being within the company, yielding unnecessary spending by 25 % Achieved fast results to satisfy the business needs of more than 20 clients increasing company profits and the cost - effectiveness for analytical measurements and services.