Special Services in the microscopy suite

The principal role of the staff of the MS suite is to provide training and consultation for users of the suite.  Although we do not in general perform service work we will make an exception for users who either cannot conduct the work in the facility themselves, or cannot hire a student to work in the lab for them or need the work done very rapidly.  These special consulting services will not constitute the primary use of the facility and will only be accepted on a case by case basis and as time permits.  Service must be negotiated with the Director of the facility and the staff member concerned.

Procedure:

In order to hire a person for a specific project, the customer needs to do the following:

1. Obtain a special services info sheet.
2. Contact the microscopy suite manager who will be responsible for the services, describe the project and determine if the project can be taken on by the staff member for a fee acceptable to both parties.
3. Fill out the information regarding the scope of the work, agreed upon fee and method of billing.  
4. Obtain a signature for approval from one of the ITG Directors.

Policies and Conditions:

1. The Imaging Technology Group and/or Beckman Institute and their staff are not responsible for damage to original materials, missed deadlines or any other unforeseen problem.
2. The ITG reserves the right to terminate the services if unforeseen difficulties arise or if the work load in the suite prevents a staff member from being able to complete the work.