BioMicroCenter:Submission

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Submitting to the BioMicro Center

The BioMicro Center accepts samples from MIT-affiliated and external users. For an overview of available services, see the home page.

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MIT Users

MIT users access the BioMicro Center through iLabs, which requires an MIT Kerberos account and an active MIT cost object. Kerberos accounts are available to members of MIT, the Whitehead Institute, and qualifying users at the Broad and Ragon Institutes. If you do not have a Kerberos account, see MIT IS&T Accounts.

See Pricing for current rates.

Assisted services

Assisted services are those where samples are delivered to the BioMicro Center and processed by staff. These include sequencing, library preparation, sample QC, and informatics.

To submit, log in to iLabs and follow these paths:

• Genomics Services (sequencing, library preparation, sample QC): Request Services → BioMicro Requests → Initiate Request
• Informatics Services (bioinformatics and computing): Request Services → Initiate Request

Purchase orders: If you are paying by PO, you must submit with an MIT cost object. Fields for the PO number are included in the submission forms. The MIT cost object is a backup that will only be charged if payment via PO cannot be collected.

Approval: The BioMicro Center does not hold projects waiting for financial approval. If a submission is not rejected in a timely manner, we will proceed and recharge normally. Please ensure your cost object is active before submitting.

Walk-up services

Walk-up services are those where users operate equipment themselves after receiving training. To schedule equipment, log in to iLabs and follow this path:

Schedule Equipment → expand the service → View Schedule

Some equipment requires training before sign-up is permitted. Contact biomicro@mit.edu to arrange training.

After-hours access to the core is part of the walk-up process and requires a one-time form:

• After-Hours Access Form

New labs

New labs are set up in iLabs by your PI or a designated administrator — having MIT spending permission does not automatically carry over to iLabs. For assistance getting your lab registered, see KI Shared Research Core Access or contact Jack Cimino at the Koch Institute.

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External Users

The BioMicro Center primarily serves the MIT community. We welcome external users when capacity allows, with the understanding that MIT samples always have priority. The BioMicro Center reserves the right to decline any submission.

See Pricing for current rates.

New external labs

Each new external lab must complete a one-time form before quotes can be provided:

• New External User Form — required once per lab

Assisted services

Assisted services are those where samples are delivered to the BioMicro Center and processed by staff.

To submit samples, download the appropriate form below, fill it out, and send it along with your samples. Please email biomicro@mit.edu in advance to arrange a drop-off date and time.

• Short Read Library Prep and/or Sequencing — multipage form; separate tabs for prep and sequencing
• Long Read Sequencing
• Advanced Analytical / Bioanalyzer

Ship DNA samples at 4°C; ship RNA samples on dry ice. Use overnight delivery and address packages to:

 MIT BioMicro Center
 31 Ames Street, Building 68-322
 Cambridge, MA 02139

Please email an electronic copy of your completed order form and PO to biomicro@mit.edu.

Walk-up services

Walk-up services for external users are generally performed as assisted services, with staff operating the equipment at a nominal fee above the standard equipment rate. This allows scheduling around MIT user demand. After-hours access is not available to external users.

To arrange walk-up access, contact biomicro@mit.edu.

Billing

Please email purchase orders to bio-billing@mit.edu.

Direct payment inquiries and checks to:

 Massachusetts Institute of Technology
 Biology Finance Office
 77 Massachusetts Avenue, 68-157
 Cambridge, MA 02139

For a W-9: MIT W-9 Form

A Technical Services Agreement (TSA) — pre-approved by MIT legal and not open to redlining — is available upon request. Contact biomicro@mit.edu for details.