Knowledge of the workflow

Safety

Specific safety SOPs for this merit badge.

• NYSBC SOP for working with cryogens
• NCCAT SOP for dispensing LN2 from 230/240L tanks
• NCCAT SOP for work with small amounts of LN2
For general safety information see the SOPs in the right bar.

Relevant SDS (Safety Data Sheets)

• Airgas-SDS-LN2-001188

Vendor product information

High density storage systems

• SubAnstrom product page for pucks and storage grid boxes
• MiTeGen product page for pucks and cryoEM accessories
• Molecular Dimensions product page for pucks

Theoretical knowledge

• N/A

Center specific guidelines

• NCCAT Dry Shipper Intaking and Processing Grids SOP
• NCCAT Grid organization for long term storage in pucks SOP

A pass/fail test

The knowledge assessment test primarily covering a safety quiz will be given and may be updated regularly. If a user has earned the merit badge and policies have been updated, then an updated information sheet would have to be reviewed ahead of doing cryogenic work at the center.

Center staff training

The workflow demonstration should be scheduled with center staff through the NCCAT User Office or your appointed user coordinator.

Supervised and unsupervised practice by the user

Center staff will assist in arranging dedicated time slots for access to the necessary equipment. Registered users will be issued scheduler accounts through the NCCAT User Office.

Two (2) separate center staff observing your proficiency at separate times

Center staff will assist in arranging dedicated time slots for access to the necessary equipment. Appointments may be made through the NCCAT User Office.