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> We have a 5 Gallon phase separator made by Chart Inc. with one outlet. It
> feeds liquid nitrogen to several tools in the etch bay of the cleanroom.
> The LN2 system is house regulated to 40 PSI at the inlet. The unit
> separates the gaseous N2 from the liquid. The liquid is stored in the 5
> gallon volume surrounded by a vacuum jacket to prevent icing. The final LN2
> inlet connection to the phase separator, the exhaust connection, and the
> over pressure relief connection seem to be the biggest points of failure.
> At these three points we have cold air and moisture condensation that forms
> an ice ball.
>
>
>
> Although, we have made many at wrapping and insulating these connection
> points, we cannot quite get the coverage to eliminate this ice ball.
>
>
>
> Does the community have any preferred cryo-piping contractors they can
> recommend to assist with solving this issue and any of our future
> cryo-piping needs?
>
>
>
> Thanks!
>
>
>
> Meredith Metzler
>
> National Institute of Standards and Technology, Physical Measurement
> Laboratory
>
> Process Engineer ? Center for Nanoscale Science and Technology Facility,
> NanoFab
>
> 100 Bureau Drive, Mail Stop 6201, Building 216
>
> Gaithersburg, MD 20899
>
> 301-975-8187
>
> meredith.metzler at nist.gov
>
> https://www.nist.gov/cnst
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From rand.haley at louisville.edu Thu Mar 2 10:29:17 2023
From: rand.haley at louisville.edu (Haley, Rand)
Date: Thu, 2 Mar 2023 15:29:17 +0000
Subject: [labnetwork] Opportunity: Program Manager - Shared Research
Facilities
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Sharing a new opportunity at the University of Louisville, FYI:
Program Manager - Shared Research Facilities
https://www.higheredjobs.com/search/details.cfm?JobCode=178262057
Position Description:
The Program Manager will work closely with the Director of Shared Research Facilities to build, operate, and improve the university's coordinated support infrastructure for core (or shared) research facilities. This administrative infrastructure is an integral component of UofL's core facilities strategy and commitment to enhance the university's strategic focus on more effectively coordinating and managing its core facilities. The Program Manager will provide critical administrative support for core facilities across the university, including conducting analyses of core facility financial and operational data, supporting the university's core facility management software solution, providing business administration assistance to core facilities, and carrying out related activities.
Minimum Requirements:
Master's degree in a related field and five years of related experience. Additional experience may be used on a one-to-one basis to offset the educational requirements.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Program or project management experience
* Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with the ability to manipulate, analyze, interpret, and present data
* Experience with research universities or other research organizations
* Experience with research administration and core research facilities
* Experience with federal cost principles and regulations relevant to core facilities
* Competency in budget development and financial analysis
* Knowledge of cost accounting
* Experience with core facility management software solutions
* Experience with Microsoft Power BI or other business intelligence and data visualization software systems
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
* Data Analysis - Conduct financial, operational, and other core facility data analyses, projections, and forecasts. Prepare reports for core directors, research leadership, and other stakeholders.
* Software Support - Serve as the lead for implementation and support of the university's core facility management software solution. Become a subject matter expert in the software, and support core personnel, researchers, and administrators in their use of the software. Collaborate with university offices on software implementation. Interface with the software vendor.
* Business Assistance - Assist core facilities with understanding costs, determining rates, adhering to compliance requirements, and managing revenues and expenditures. Develop expertise with federal cost principles and regulations relevant to cores. Develop and deliver core facility business and other training. Assist with administering university SOPs/manuals/policies related to core facilities.
* Other Program Management - Perform other activities as directed, including managing core facility review/evaluation processes, helping prepare for and support meetings of core facility advisory/governance structures, coordinating events, drafting communications and marketing materials, and engaging with internal and external stakeholders.
This position offers an opportunity for a flexible work environment and remote and hybrid work applicants will be considered.
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From na2661 at columbia.edu Fri Mar 3 11:19:38 2023
From: na2661 at columbia.edu (Nava Ariel-Sternberg)
Date: Fri, 3 Mar 2023 11:19:38 -0500
Subject: [labnetwork] Mask plate vendors?
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Happy Friday everyone!
Our litho mask plates' order from Tellic is seriously delayed and we are
running low on masks.
We are searching for alternative vendors, any recommendations would be
greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Nava
Dr. Nava Ariel-Sternberg