Yale University Cleanroom: New user training

Cleanroom training for new uers is offered on a monthly basis and consists of a safety presentation, an initial walkthrough, and a take-home exam.

To gain access to the University Cleanroom, follow the steps below.

Obtain written approval and a valid COA number from your advisor.
Complete the mandatory EHS trainings. Save certificates of completion for later.
Visit the Yale Facility Online Manager to register for an account (Access requires connection to the Yale network).
- If your advisor is not listed, contact a staff member, but continue with registration.
- When entering your prox card number, ignore the letter and leading zeros; e.g., Y-01701 would be entered as 1701.
- Once registered, navigate to Yale SEAS Cleanroom, then to Becton Cleanroom.
- A User Agreement will open. Click on Facility Agreement and the Cleanroom Handbook will open in a new tab. Read this handbook to gain necessary information about the cleanroom. You will be tested on the material multiple times.
Click here to sign up for Cleanroom Step 1 – New User Training.
- This is typically held once a month, on the first Tuesday or Thursday afternoon. If you have a schedule conflict with this time please email Yong Sun.
- Step 1 includes group safety training followed by an in-person cleanroom walkthrough.
- After the training, follow the provided instructions to take the Cleanroom Exam. You must pass the exam to proceed.
Click here to sign up for Cleanroom Step 2 – Swipe Access Appointment.
- You must have passed the Cleanroom Exam before booking Step 2.
- Bring a printed and signed copy of the MOU form attached to your exam confirmation email.
- Once Step 2 is completed, your cleanroom access will be fully activated.
Schedule individual equipment training.
- Once you have full access to the cleanroom, use this link to request training sessions for each piece of equipment.
- To see the list of equipment managers, please refer to this link.