MET Service Center

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Service center rates

Our service center rates are updated annually and grouped into three categories based on user types:

1. Academic Cost

Any university faculty or staff client paying for services.

  TEMSEMXPS/UPSXRDRamanOther*
Instrument Cost$135$39$65$42$36$34
W/ Chief Scientist Operator$235$139$165$142$136$134
W/ Scientist Operator$169$73$99$76$70$68
Instrument Cost After Hours #$81$23$39$25$22$20

2. External Member/Small Business Cost

Industry client with services of more than $10K per year through a service contract. Also, Small Business with pledged services of at least $2500 per year using a letter of commitment. A "Small Business" is defined per federal guidelines. 

  TEMSEMXPS/UPSXRDRamanOther*
Instrument Cost$184$53$88$57$49$46
W/ Chief Scientist Operator$319$188$223$192$184$181
W/ Scientist Operator$231$100$135$104$96$93
Instrument Cost After Hours #$110**$32$61$34$29$28

3. External Non-Member Cost 

Industry client with service of less than $10K per year. No service contract required.

  TEMSEMXPS/UPSXRDRamanOther*
Instrument Cost$212$61$101$66$56$53
W/ Chief Scientist Operator$368$217$257$222$212$209
W/ Scientist Operator$266$115$155$120$110$107

Operator Rate Table 

 Chief ScientistScientist
Academic User$100$34
External Member User$135$47
External Non-Member User$156$54

* Other: DSC, TGA, TMA Thermal Analysis Instruments, FTIR, XRD Rigaku, Particle Size Analyzer, Sample Preparation Equipment

** Special authorization by Dr. Jasinski required for each instance.

# After Hours - (Authorized users only) Starting at 5:00pm weekdays and all weekends.

Cost Tracking

Time will be logged for all users (everyone). Invoices will be sent out monthly for payment.

The operations of UofL-approved Service Centers are governed by UofL policies and procedures. Questions of this nature can be directed to compliance@louisville.edu.

Rules of Use