Each instrument in our core facility requires specific training by one of our staff before a user can be allowed to operate it by themselves. The exact length of training varies due to the complexity of the instrument and the previous experience of the new user. Training is charged at the the instrument's routine hourly rate plus a per hour staff labor fee (training rates for all of our instruments can be found in iLab). The staff member makes the determination as to when the user is ready to operate an instrument by themselves.
Training is often 1-2 sessions of 1.5 hours each. We limit the number of trainees to a maximum of two individuals from the same lab. We teach the trainee how to get the most of the instrument and often make suggestions about sample prep, alternate techniques, controls, etc.
Please contact us if you have any questions.