Authorized and qualified personnel only

To work in the LAMP research facility, you must have been authorized by the lab manager. To do so just follow the instructions as explained bellow. Once you are authorized, the lab manager will give you access to the LAMP key card system and will provide you a LAMP user badge that you will have to wear at all times when working in the lab.

Requirements to obtain permanent access to LAMP
 

Access to the LAMP facility requires the following steps:

• Written request 

• Safety training

• Safety quiz

• Lab orientation

• Equipment training

• Equipment qualification

Step 1: Written request

The first step to be granted access to LAMP is to submit a written request (download template here) to the lab manager.

This request must include the following information:

• Full name of the person

• Social security number (required for electronic key)

• Position (graduate, postdoc...)

• E-mail address

• Phone extension

• Office address

• Name of supervisor

• Research activity (in 2-3 lines max.)

• The list of the equipment the student will have to operate in LAMP as well as the chemicals that will be used.

Step 2: Safety training

Safety is paramount in LAMP. Due to the nature of semiconductor and microsystems processing, activities within LAMP must be undertaken with extreme care and a full understanding of all proper safety procedures. Violations of safety protocols will result in temporary expulsion from the lab. Permanent expulsion will result from gross negligence of the safety rules. This can mean serious delays or even the end of your thesis. You have been warned!

The safety training for the LAMP cleanroom includes the following steps:

• Take the DES New Laboratory Researcher Training course - required training for all new laboratory research personnel, including information on applicable regulations and guidelines, recommended work practices, selection of personal protective equipment, and proper disposal of hazardous chemicals and biological waste. 

• Take the DES Chemical Hygiene Training course - All personnel in LAMP are required to have Chemical Hygiene Training. For your convenience, this training class is offered on-line (see the DES web page). 

• Read the LAMP Safety Reference Guide and the safety overview document. Every LAMP user is expected to be familiar with the LAMP general operating procedures and guidelines and to follow these guidelines carefully whenever working in the lab.

• Use of hydrofluoric acid: users who plan on using HF or HF-containing solutions (such as BOE) must be authorized by the lab manager (more details).

Step 3: Safety quiz

After safety training, you must pass a written safety quiz. The quiz is administered by the Director or the Manager of the lab. To take the safety quiz, contact the lab manager.

Step 4: Lab orientation

Passing the safety quiz and laboratory orientation provides access to the lab. At that time the new user and the lab manager will complete the Laboratory Personnel Safety Check List to ensure that all the procedures were properly followed.

Laboratory access is exactly that: access. A user with lab access does not automatically have permission to use equipment in the lab! Equipment access is available only after equipment training and qualification.

Step 5: Equipment training and qualification

Equipment training and qualification must be performed by the member of the LAMP management team who is in charge of the specific piece of equipment you will need to operate.

Using a tool without being qualified by the tool supervisor will result in the expulsion from the LAMP facility.

To view list of authorized users, click here.