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MS Training

General Training

New users should have samples ready for analysis when requesting training. Most instruments have training sessions once a week. Users will typically receive limited access after the first training session. For example, mass spectrometry users will receive day time access only and NMR users will receive access for a limited number of instruments/experiments. After new users have 5-10 hours of experimenting, users are expected to schedule a followup session where details related to individual experiments can be covered. At this point, additional access to equipment is granted.


Mass Spectrometry

Before you can be trained on instrumentation at IMSERC, please make sure you have visited IMSERC Onboarding and completed ALL steps listed on the page. This will ensure your username and affiliation is set up in IMSERC, and IMSERC staff will be able to give you access to reserve instrumentation after your training, as well as provide you access to your data remotely.

It is required to review this Mass Spec Primer prior to submitting your request for mass spec training. This will better assist you to understand which instrument to choose for your sample analysis. You are also expected to have reviewed this primer prior to your training.

When submitting your training request, keep in mind training is performed on a per sample basis. When filling out your request, please select only ONE instrument which you believe is the best fit for your sample(s).

You can submit your online training request by completing this online MS Training Request Form, you should immediately receive an email response. Once filled out, you should receive an email within 1-2 days from IMSERC staff requesting the below information.

  1. What you are analyzing? Please include attachments of the structure(s).
  2. What you are hoping to get from the analysis/data? Do you need quantitative and/or qualitative analysis?
  3. What are your solvents that the compound of interest is dissolved in? What else is in the mixture (buffer/salts, catalysts, acid/bases)?
  4. If asking for Maldi training, are you familiar with sample prep? Do you have a protocol for prep and know which Matrix to use?
  5. What is your schedule? Specifically, when are you NOT available (meetings, class, etc.) so we can plan your training around these times.

MS Training Request Checklist

  1. Take ALL steps listed in IMSERC Onboarding
  2. Review the Mass Spec Primer
  3. Submit the online MS Training Request Form
  4. Confirm email receipt of training completion and watch for email within 1-2 days to provide answers to ALL above questions 1-5.