Pre-Requirements for New Users to Request TRLab Access
- Enrollment in Principal Investigator’s Biohazard Use Authorization (BUA)
- Access to FBS Schedule System
- Submit TRLab Service Request Form
TRLab First-Time User Orientation & Training Sessions
TRLab hosts orientation and training sessions every Friday. Users can schedule “TRLab Orientation” through FBS Schedule System. The orientation covers TRLab policies and procedures, including lab safety, equipment training and shared equipment use etiquette.
Upon completion of the training, the signed TRLab service request form will be emailed to the user and PI to gain access to Class I equipment in PSC B2 (autoclave), B3 (water systems), 402B, 510 and 527 for 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Equipment Training
There are three categories of TRLab equipment: Class I, II and III. A complete list of equipment in each category can be found on FBS. Please refer to the steps below to request equipment training with an equipment-specific trainer or TRLab.
- Reserve equipment for “assisted” use through FBS. Enter “training” and the trainer’s name in the comment box on your FBS reservation.
- Class I Equipment: Training is determined by the user’s PI and can be scheduled by following the steps below. After first use, please contact PI and TRLab for “unassisted” use.
- Class II and Class III Equipment Only: Schedule equipment assessment with a trainer or TRLab. Class II trainers are independent users. Class III trainers are certified superusers.
- Class II and Class III Equipment Only: Reserve equipment for “assisted” use through FBS. Enter “assessment” and trainer name in the comment box on your FBS reservation.
After successful completion of equipment training and assessment, the user emails trainer, PI and TRLab so the user can schedule for “unassisted” use through FBS to use independently.
| Class I | Class II | Class III | |
| FBS Reservation | “Assisted” use | “Assisted” use | “Assisted” use |
| Trainer | Determined by user-PI. If required, trainers must be TRLab independent users | TRLab independent users | TRLab certified superusers |
| Trainer Requirements | One “unassisted” use of equipment for training | One “unassisted” use of equipment for training | Completion of training and passing assessment by TRLab |
| Assessment Requirement | None | Yes — Assessor is a TRLab independent user in the trainee’s lab | Yes — TRLab will administer the assessment |
| Access | USC Mann School: 24/7 USC/External: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday thru Friday, except holidays | USC Mann School: 24/7 USC/External: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday thru Friday, except holidays | USC Mann School: 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. Monday thru Friday, except holidays. Users receive 24/7 access after five “unassisted” use of instrument. USC/External: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday thru Friday, except holidays |
Certified Superuser for Training, Equipment Class III
Approved users are listed on FBS. Qualified users must have no record of reported improper TRLab uses as previously documented to the user and PI.
Requirements to train equipment Class I, Class II and Class III
- Class I: TRLab users with one “unassisted” use of equipment for training
- Class II: TRLab users with one “unassisted’ use of equipment for training
- Class III: Completion of training and passing assessment by TRLab
Refresher training is required if the superuser has not used the equipment for more than one year.
Types of TRLab Access
Students, Faculty and Staff of the USC Mann School
PSC 402B, 510 and 527: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
PSC B5, B6, 402E, 406G, 603 and 614: 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. Monday thru Friday, except holidays
Users may receive advanced access to PSC B6, 402E, 603 24 hours a day, 7 days a week if the user:
- Completes five “unassisted” reservations after the completion of training
- Has no record of reported improper TRLab uses as previously documented to the user and PI.
USC & External Users
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday thru Friday, except holidays