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New Users for the MNTC

New users of all MNTC cores can fill out the new user form to begin their process in which an MNTC member will follow up promptly to begin discussions of your research needs. All users will require an account with our Facility Online Manager (FOM).

In order to gain access to the MNTC cleanroom facilities, the following tasks must be completed based on whether you are Internal, External Academic, or External Industry:

Internal and External Academic:

  1. Process Review: Meet with MNTC staff members to discuss your desired process. This ensures that your fabrication has the highest chance of success.
  2. Safety Training: Review the safety training with a staff member that covers chemical safety, explanation of safety procedures, safety stations, etc.
  3. Safety Quiz: Pass the safety quiz with a score of at least 90% (15/16 points)
  4. Cleanroom Orientation: In person tour of the facility to help users understand additional dos and don'ts in the cleanroom environment

External Industry: The same tasks as above but with the following additional documentation

  1. Certificate of Insurance (work with your insurance provider to ensure that additional insured is checked)
  2. Certificate of Liability covering $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 per claim
  3. Other optional documents (must be agreed to by both your company and UofL Legal)
    1. Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA)
    2. Research Agreement