Malcolm H. Wiener Laboratory Bench Fees

Effective July 1, 2016, for all research projects at the Wiener Laboratory, excluding Wiener Laboratory Fellowships, Associateships and Wiener Laboratory funded projects, a bench fee is required. The bench fee is levied to cover the additional costs related to basic consumables, equipment and materials not included in the School Fees and Expenses. Different rates apply to students, faculty, and graduates of Cooperating Institutions of the ASCSA than those from non-affiliated institutions.

Important: The lab does not provide services for commercial visitors.

At all the rates described below different discounts are applied:
-Senior members affiliated with a Cooperating Institution (secure employment): 50%
-Senior members affiliated with a Cooperating Institution (insecure employment): 75%
-Student members affiliated with a Cooperating Institution: 75%
-Senior members not affiliated with a Cooperating Institution (insecure employment): 40%
-Student members not affiliated with a Cooperating Institution: 40%

1.  $75 per month for use of light microscopes and chemistry lab (consumables are not included), as well as for bone and botanical identification and needing table space.

2. Occasional instrumental-based analysis on an hourly basis:    

A. For SEM/EDS Usage

         A.1. For SEM Usage: $50 per two hour session

         A.2. For SEM/EDS Usage: $70 per two hour session

     The charges cover all costs associated with the SEM (e.g. coating), but excludes sample preparation etc. Training is provided on request with the same fees.

B. For XRD Usage

         B.1. For XRD Usage with in-house lab sample preparation: $20 per sample

         B.2. For XRD Usage without sample preparation (sample requirements: 1g powder at less than 30μm grain size): $10 per sample

C. For FTIR Usage

         $20 per two hour session. Training is provided on request at $50 per two hour session.

D. For 3D Surface Scanner Usage

          D.1. $20 per two hour session in house. Training is provided on request at $50 per two hour session.

          D.2. $200 per day usage in the field with prior approval of the director (computer with software is provided).

E. For Micro-CT scanner Usage

         E.1. For Micro-CT scanning (including mounting): $40 per hour of scanning.

         E.2. For image processing and analysis: $60 per hour of use.         

         E.3. For image processing and analysis (unsupervised): $20 per hour of use.

Training on the use of software for processing and analysis is provided on request at a rate of $60 per hour.

F*. Micromorphological thin section preparation (size 5 x 7 cm)

         F.1.Preparation of micromorphological thin section, including sediment block impregnation, curing, and trimming to size: $140 per thin section.

         F.2.Preparation of micromorphological thin section, already pre-cut and trimmed to size: $100 per thin section.

G*. Geological thin section preparation (27 x 46 mm)

         G.1. Preparation of geological thin section, including sediment block impregnation (if required), curing, and trimming to size: $40 per thin section.

         G.2. Preparation of geological thin section, already pre-cut and trimmed to size: $35 per thin section.

*The above-listed costs are not eligible for any discounts based on Member affiliation or seniority.

Note: Bench fees for Wiener Laboratory Fellows and Research Associates are waived for the duration of their tenure. Instrument use will be determined following consultation with the Laboratory Director, based on the needs of the project.