Training at the Life Sciences Mass Spectrometry Facility

Outside users receive training in many different aspects of ecological light stable isotope and molecular analyses. The wide range of expertise of the facility staff enables the facility to provide technical/instrumental and extensive "hands on" training, tailored to suite the individuals needs and requirements.

Students may spend anything from one day to several weeks in the facility depending upon the nature of their project, and are invited to return at any time during the duration of their studies. During this time they receive assistance with isotope and methodological related problems, are trained in the methods of sample preparation, and learn the basic principles of isotope ratio mass spectrometry.

In-house students are given sufficient training to enable them to operate the instrumentation without full supervision from node personnel.