Inhalation Policies and Procedures
Operators:
- Assisted Operators: Those who want to utilize Core instrumentation, but need operator assistance. This category is recommended for most users who will utilize the instrument less than four times per month.
- Independent Operators: Those who will use the instrument with continued frequency and demonstrate a strong desire to receive formal instruction. In order to be qualified as an independent operator, a checklist of training modules must be completed and verified by the Staff Scientist or the Facility Director. They vary in length depending on the complexity of the instrument chosen.
Biohazards:
- Facility personnel must be notified of potential biohazards prior to scheduling and prior to running samples.
- Facility personnel must be notified of any human samples.
- Human samples or potential biohazard samples should be fixed, if possible.
- The facility accepts only biohazard levels 1 and 2.
Sterility:
Sterilization is required for sorts in which cells will be used for cell culture. Prior notice must be given and 1 hour will be allotted and billed for sterilization. We recommend adding antibiotics to your media.
Sterilization is required after any potential biohazard run. Sterilization time is billable.