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 after any potential biohazard run.  Sterilization time is billable.
• 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.