Contamination control is the general term given to the process of eliminating and preventing contamination on surfaces and in the atmosphere. In a laboratory environment, adhering to proper contamination control guidelines helps to keep staff and the facility safe, and helps to prevent cross-contamination during the process of testing. Depending on the nature of the
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Since the late ’90s, the number of accredited training programs for laboratory technologists and technicians has seen a drastic decline, reducing the number of qualified laboratory professionals entering the field each year. With more retirements than graduations and the number of available and qualified lab technicians dwindling, laboratories across the country have been forced to
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At OnePointe Solutions, we specialize in designing, building, and installing custom furniture solutions made to fit the exact needs and specifications of our clients. No matter the scale or scope of your project, our team can create cutting edge solutions to your most complex design problems. Now present in countless laboratories and facilities across the
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Though the general public may not realize it, there are materials in the world that have yet to be discovered. Material science and engineering deal with the research, discovery, and creation of new materials. This process incorporates elements of physics, chemistry, and engineering. The discovery of new materials could help to uncover solutions to global
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Metals are used in virtually every type of product, from consumer goods like basic kitchen supplies or children’s toys to industrial machinery, medical equipment, electronics, and more. Before use in manufacturing, metallic elements go through a series of tests to assess and analyze their physical and chemical properties. Since metallurgy is a multidisciplinary science, metallurgical
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Oil and gas refinery laboratories manage the testing of crude oil, gases & fuels, petrochemicals, and a variety of other petroleum industry products/materials. Due to the highly flammable nature of petroleum products, refinery labs must be designed with the utmost caution and care. Oil and gas refinery lab design can be an extremely complex and
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Agricultural and seed laboratories measure seed characteristics for the purposes of improving best known agricultural practices. Seed labs test seeds for factors like germination viability, genetic purity, seed safety, herbicide tolerance, and more. Agricultural labs also help to prevent the accidental importation of non-native or invasive species. The vital research performed in agricultural and seed
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Soil mechanics and geotechnical engineering involve the study and analysis of natural materials, specifically soil, manure, plant tissue, and water. Soil mechanics and geotechnical engineering labs typically perform testing for the purposes of determining soil health and fertility, water quality, soil mix quality, agricultural viability, and so forth. These facilities are often called on by
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More than 100 types of cancer exist, and while some have become readily treatable in the last few decades, many remain resistant to traditional treatment methods. Cancer cells are particularly tricky to fight due to their fast growth and mutating abilities. Certain cancers pose further challenges due to location or early resistance to treatment, often
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