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Access for non-Stanford, external users

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  1. All external users must first contact the CSIF Director, Jon Mulholland, to discuss project feasibility and approval.
  2. Upon approval, the user requests an iLabs Solutions account for accessing the CSIF iLabs website.
  3. External users that will need access and have a working presence in the CSIF (will operate microscopes or equipment, prep samples, etc.) must download and complete the legal form and then email it to CSIF Facility Manager Kitty LeeAcademic External User access PDF formNon-academic External User access PDF form
  4. External users requesting services only and will NOT have a working presence in the CSIF (CSIF will do all sample prep and imaging) must download and complete this form, then email it to CSIF Facility Manager Kitty Lee: Academic External User service PDF formNon-academic External User service PDF form
  5. An official company or institution purchase order made out to Cell Sciences Imaging Facility must be emailed to csif-external@stanford.edu before any actual work is started or access granted. Once the user's iLab Solutions account is set up and paperwork completed (form 3 or 4 above), an estimate of cost can be generated with rates listed in iLabs (EM work may need additional assistance from EM Lab Manager John Perrino). This cost, plus indirect "IDC" charges (see below), with an additional 10% padding buffer (will not be billed unless there is usage overage), can be used for generating an official company or institution PO.  PO must clearly state your company's financial contact info, the CSIF name and its address: 279 Campus Dr W, Beckman B050, Stanford, CA 94305-5330.

NOTES

  • ilab Solutions' CSIF website will show pricing for user type. This pricing does NOT include Stanford's "Facilities and Administration" (indirect) charges. Therefore for POs from external users, please add 54.4% (FY 9/1/2023 – 08/31/2024) to the fees shown on the iLabs Solutions website for generating a PO. These "Facilities and Administration" charges are added during the invoicing process and will be shown as a separate line item on your invoice from Stanford's Accounts Receivables.
  • CSIF does not allow external users to do live BSL2 work in the CSIF. BSL2 organisms must be made non-biohazardous by chemically fixing (formaldehyde, glutaraldehyde treatment) or other appropriate, approved methods, before being allowed in the facility and must be preapproved and documented by the director.
  • External users without an iLab Solution account can view CSIF's iLabs external sites here: SOM Beckman Center CSIF  /  SOE Shriram Center CSIF
  • W9 form
  • Invoicing is sent from Stanford's Sponsored Receivables Management group.  

    Address:
    482 Galvez Street
    Stanford University
    Stanford, CA  94305

    General Questions:
    Phone:  (650)725-0086 
    Email:  receivables@lists.stanford.edu.

  • Payment remit to address (this will be on the invoice):

    First Class Mail

    Stanford University

    PO Box 885150

    Los Angeles, CA 90088-5150

    Or, FedEx Certified/Overnight Mail

    WFB Lockbox Services - #0135150

    Stanford University

    3440 Flair Dr.

    El Monte, CA 91731

Forms to be downloaded, signed and emailed to Jon Mulholland (jwm@stanford.edu):