EAL is a core facility serving all researchers on a recharge basis. New users must consult EAL director Dr. Nathan Rabideaux (nathanrabideaux@ucmerced.edu or Tel (209) 233-1728) BEFORE commencing any work. The EAL provides fee-based training. For your protection, for the protection of those around you, and to prevent damage to expensive equipment, no use of the facilities will be authorized until adequate training has been given.
Laboratory Safety Training and Instrumental Training: All users must meet UC Merced EH&S Training requirements pertaining to the laboratory in which they work BEFORE commencing any work in the EAL. Completion of EAL Initial Laboratory Health & Safety Training and EAL EAL Instrument-Specific Training are required for self-operation service.
Recharge Authorization: All users must register for an iLab account and have a fund established in iLab before commencing any work in the EAL. Work with your PI to ensure essential account information that is needed when billing for services rendered has been applied.
Instrument Use Record: All users must complete the logbook provided to the instruments or equipment to let EAL personnel and other users know the progress of the specific instruments or equipment.
Access Rights: On campus users can request access rights that will allow you to enter the laboratory. Issuing of access rights is done in accordance with the University’s key/card control policy that defines who can be issued a key/card, record keeping requirements, etc. This facility also has a few additional requirements.
- You must be a UC Merced employee, a graduate student, or an active undergraduate researcher
- You must meet the minimum laboratory and workplace safety training requirements for the facility
- We must have your recharge-authorization on file
- You must not share your access card with anyone
