##Join the Beta program
We are offering prototype lasercut versions of the new Oil Testing Kit to folks interested in helping test and refine it. Ideal members of the beta program have some time to assemble and troubleshoot, as well as a local case of oil pollution (even motor oil in a parking lot!) they are hoping to assess.
###Responsibilities
Each member of the Beta program will be required to:
* Create a profile on PublicLab.org (if you don't already have one)
* Join the [plots-spectrometry list](/lists) (in the left-hand sidebar of this page!)
* [Post](/post) about the questions they're hoping to answer with the kit
* Post unboxing photos & tweet them with @PublicLab & #OilTestingKit!
* Build and document their beta kit and sample preparation process
Then they'll be asked to:
* Run triplicate spectra of each known and unknown sample (the kit includes five labeled and five unlabeled samples)
* Upload all of the spectra, tagged with "oil-testing-kit", add them to a set, and post a research note of their tests (more details on this to be posted soon)
* Attend a few online meet-ups to chat with other Beta Program members (times to be announced)
In general we are seeking folks who will:
* Share input and updates about their use of the kit (see [Share your work](#Share+your+work) below)
* Make suggestions for improvement to the build process & documentation
* Help to refine and expand the online documentation at the Public Lab Wiki (especially the [Oil Testing Kit page](/wiki/oil-testing-kit)
Suggestions and input will be integrated into the final release of the kit
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##Share your work
Participating as a member of the Beta program means that you've volunteered to share feedback, notes, and suggestions about your use of the kit. Click here to post notes of any length, and be sure to include photos!
Post about your beta oil testing kit