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Getting Started

Welcome to Minteer’s Lab

1st STOP: Dawn Davis in 201 Interdisciplinary Engineering Building

To complete your required Lab Access Safety Training:

  1. Go to Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) training page: https://ehs.mst.edu/trainingindex/ 
  2. Click on “General Laboratory Safety Training (GLST)”.
  3. Log in to the training system.
  4. Complete all six required training modules.

If you do not see the six modules after logging in, email: Michelle Bresnahan or Jimmy Rolufs and explain that you need access to the General Laboratory Safety Training (GLST) modules.

After Completing All Modules

  1. Obtain your GLST transcript.
  2. Email the transcript to Carrie Rossy.

Important

Lab access cannot be granted until:

  • All required GLST modules have been successfully completed, and
  • Your GLST transcript has been submitted to Carrie Rossy.

Please complete these requirements as soon as possible to avoid delays in obtaining lab access.

Card Access

Dawn will grant you card access to all relevant areas required for your work, with the exception of the autoclave area.

Autoclave Access Training

To obtain access to the autoclave area (Room 237 Schrenk Hall):

  1. Contact Dave Satterfield.
  2. Complete the required Autoclave Access Training.
  3. After the training is completed, access to 237 Schrenk Hall will be granted.

Important Note

Access to the autoclave area is not included with your initial card access privileges. Separate training is required before access to Room 237, Schrenk Hall can be authorized. Please complete the required training with Dave Satterfield before requesting autoclave access.

Network Printer

To connect to a network printer on your computer:

  1. Open System Settings.
  2. Select Printers & Scanners.
  3. Follow the prompts to add a printer.
  4. For detailed installation instructions, refer to the Missouri S&T Network Printer Installation Guide: https://it.mst.edu/services/print/install-network-printer. 

KICRS Printer Information

  • Location: 242 Schrenk Hall
  • Printer Name: kicrs242-hpcolor

Troubleshooting

If you are unable to locate or install the printer, please follow the troubleshooting steps provided in the Missouri S&T printer installation guide. If issues persist, contact Missouri S&T IT for assistance.

LabSuit

A LabSuit membership invitation has been sent to your Missouri S&T email address.

  1. Accept the invitation and log in to access the system.
  2. Review the available LabSuit template, which outlines best practices for submitting requests and will help you get started.

Laboratory Instrument Reservation

  • Check the Minteer MST Group Calendar before using shared equipment.
  • Reserve instrument time in advance to avoid scheduling conflicts and ensure equipment availability.

Google Chat (gChat)

You should have received an invitation to join the S&T Minteer Lab Google Chat workspace.

  1. Accept the invitation to join the group.
  2. Download and install the Google Chat application on your computer or mobile device if desired.
  3. Use gChat for:
    • Lab communications
    • Announcements
    • Collaboration with lab members
    • Coordination of laboratory activities

Important

These resources are essential for day-to-day operations within the lab:

  • LabSuit is used for requests, documentation, and laboratory management.
  • The Minteer MST Group Calendar is used to schedule shared instrument usage.
  • Google Chat (gChat) is the primary communication platform for lab announcements and collaboration.

Please ensure you have access to all three systems and begin using them as soon as possible.

Questions or Assistance

If you have any questions or concerns regarding onboarding, laboratory access, equipment scheduling, card access, or other administrative matters, please contact:

Dawn Davis
Office: 201 Interdisciplinary Engineering Building
Phone: 573-341-4435
Email: dawnd@mst.edu 

Dawn will be happy to assist you throughout the onboarding process and help connect you with the appropriate resource for any questions related to access requirements, equipment reservations, or administrative procedures.

For questions related to laboratory operations, laboratory training, or laboratory equipment reservations, please contact Carrie Rossy. Carrie will be happy to assist you with these matters and provide guidance on laboratory procedures and equipment usage.

We are excited to have you join the lab and look forward to supporting your success. Welcome to the Minteer Lab!