OSU’s present policy requires campus services to recover their operating costs through charges to projects using the services. Therefore, this laboratory will charge for use of its equipment and supplies and for the services of its staff. These charges defray the costs of operation and are based on relative costs of maintaining staff and equipment. Goods and services provided are billed in accordance with the current rate schedule. Bills are payable within 30 days of invoice.

Pilot projects that show promise but lack funding may be considered. A statement of need documenting (1) the unavailability of financial resources, (2) the scientific merits of the proposed study, (3) the intended research approach, and (4) estimate of costs may be submitted to the Microprobe Laboratory Director. At the discretion of the Director, and with prior written arrangement, charges may be reviewed or amended.

A billing sheet for each user is prepared and records of services and supplies provided to each account will be kept. Your budget must supply, replenish, or pay for materials and services, breakage or damage caused by direct negligence or misuse, and extraordinary use of equipment which results in shortening of useful life. Accounting records are always available for inspection.