Rates & Policies
MNMS Lab Rates (Effective Sep 28, 2024)
The cleanroom rate policies include:
- Cleanroom and Prep Room use is billed hourly
- Cleanroom and Prep Room use time will be rounded up to the nearest half hour
- Cleanroom and Prep Room access without swipe-out will be charged for a full 8-hr day of usage
- The cleanroom safety training module is required bi-yearly
These cleanroom rates will be implemented on Sep 28, 2024. The cost structure changes were emailed to all current users and faculty as of Sep 9, 2024.
See below for more detailed charges & rate information.
MNMS Lab Charges & Rates (Effective Sep 28, 2024)
| MNMS Lab Charges | Cost | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Description | Academic Users | External Users | |
| MNMS Cleanroom Access | $19.90 / hr | $30 / hr | |
| Prep Room Access | $9.20 / hr | $18.50 / hr | |
| Microscopy Suite Access | $23 / day | $34.50 / day | |
| MEL Cleanroom Access | $13 / day | $19.50 / day | |
| Safety Training Module | $96 / ea | $150 / ea | |
| Online Training Module | $60 / ea | $90 / ea | |
| MNMS Lab Rates | Cost | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | Academic Users | External Users | |
| ICP-DRIE (Plasmatherm) | $1.70 / min | $1.50 / min | |
| ICP-DRIE (STS) | $9.50 / min | $15 / min | |
| Cluster (3-gun Dielectric Sputterer) | $34.50 / hr | $30 / hr | |
| Cluster (Evaporator | $34.50 / hr | $30 / hr | |
| Cluster (8-gun Metal Sputterer) | $34.50 / hr | $30 / hr | |
| Gold Material in Sputterer | $55 / min | $82.50 / min | |
| Microlight 3D | $20 / hr | $30 / hr | |
| Bonder | $15 / hr | $4.5 / hr | |
| RIE (Axic) | $9.30 / hr | $13.95 / hr | |
| Super Critical (CO2 Dryer) | $18 / lb | $27 / lb | |
| Furnaces (High Temp) | $12.50 / hr | $18.75 / hr | |
| Furnaces (Tube) | $8 / hr | $12 / hr | |
Vacation/Sick Leave Policy
Supervision of the cleanroom is an essential job and must be covered at all times during normal business hours. An alternate supervisor, as approved by the Laboratory Director, must be in charge of the cleanroom in the event of vacation or sick leave by Cleanroom Staff. The temporary supervisor will have full access to the facility and be kept up to date on maintenance, schedules, and procedures as performed by Cleanroom Staff. All staff working for the cleanroom will report to the temporary supervisor.
Security Camera Policy
Security cameras will be installed in all areas of the cleanroom to record activity in the event of equipment misuse or theft. The security cameras will not be monitored on a daily basis, but the images will be stored and kept for the purpose of review of any incidents that occur in the laboratory. In the event of theft or equipment misuse, only the Director of the Cleanroom will review the archives, and the appropriate authorities will be notified. Signs will be posted in all areas stating security cameras are in use.
Incident Response
All incidents in the MNMS lab that involve injuries, deliberate misuse or theft will be investigated by a team consisting of the Lab Supervisor, Alternate Supervisor, and MechSE Facilities Supervisor, with a report to be given to the Lab Director.
Equipment Reservation and Charging Policies
Key tools and equipment have specific charges and reservation policies as detailed below. Additional tools and equipment may be added as needed.
COVID Policies
- Updated: Oct 5, 2023
- These policies are for Microscopy Suite (212MEB), Prep Room (202A MEB), MEL Cleanroom (2232MEL), and MNMS Cleanroom (213 MEB)
- All original COVID specific practices including masks, DRS training, and social distancing are no longer required