Access and Training Process

Users must complete general training on lab safety and procedures to gain access to labs, as well as training on specific equipment to become a certified user. Access to the SMIF labs is by card entry using Duke ID cards.

Users from Industry should contact SMIF to request access.

Lab Access, Equipment Training, and Certification

NEW USERS: The steps for gaining access to the SMIF labs and equipment are as follows:

1.	Download and review the SMIF Lab Safety and Procedures Manual
2.	Complete a SMIF Access form and return it to SMIF. Duke University Users: Fill out the SMIF Access form for Duke University Users Non-Duke Users and Organizations: Fill out the SMIF Access form for Non-Duke Users and Organizations The completed form should include your signature indicating that you have read the Safety and Procedures Manual, as well as your advisor or manager's signature indicating authorization to charge user fees. After receiving your form, SMIF will send you a Web site login.
3.	Review the Training Class Calendar for available Lab Safety and Procedures training classes.  Then enroll in the following classes using your website login All users must complete the lab safety & procedures class Cleanroom users must complete the cleanroom safety class Chemical hood users must complete the wet hood and chemical safety class
4.	On completion of the appropriate classes, SMIF authorizes access and your Duke card is enabled for lab entry.
5.	Schedule Equipment Training for each piece of equipment you are interested in using. Choose one of the following options: a. Train with a Certified User – A list of Certified Users for each piece of equipment can be found on the Equipment Training & Operating Procedures page. SMIF labor fees are not charged for this option. b. Attend an Equipment Training Class – Review the Training Calendar for available equipment training classes. Then, enroll online for equipment training class(es), using your Web site login. SMIF labor fees are shared between the class participants. c. Train “one-on-one" with SMIF staff – Submit an Equipment Training Request Form to schedule training with a SMIF staff member. SMIF labor fees are charged at the full rate for this option.
6.	On completion of equipment training, contact SMIF to Request Certification based on the Equipment Training Checklist.
7.	Following Certification, SMIF authorizes use of the equipment.

Access to the SMIF labs is by card entry using Duke ID cards. Contact SMIF if you are an external user and are interested in obtaining a Contractors ID card to enable card entry access.