Electron Microscopy Rates & Services


Electron Microscopy

Service LineCampus UsersOther Academic
Hourly Rates  
Staff Time$95$142.50
JEOL 2200FS$90$135
FEI Magellan 400$62$93
FEI Tecnai T12$62$93
ThermoFisher VolumeScope (first 2 hours)$62$93
ThermoFisher VolumeScope (until 12 hours)$40$60
ThermoFisher VolumeScope (more than 12 hours)$30$45
ThermoFisher Tundra Cryo-EM (first 2 hours)$62$93
ThermoFisher Tundra Cryo-EM (until 12 hours)$40$60
ThermoFisher Tundra Cryo-EM (more than 12 hours)$30$45
Sputter Coater CR108 (90 second evap)$8/sample$12/sample
Sputter Coater CR208 (90 second evap)$10/sample$15/sample
Ultramicrotome (any)$50$75
FEI Vitribot - Plunge Freezer$50$75
Negative Staining (assisted only)$95$150
Fixation, dehydration, embedding (assisted only)$95$150
Service LineHourly Rate
Industry Users - Hourly Rates
ISU (Industry Self Use) - Any Instrument$168
ISU + Staff Assistance$278.75
ISU + Director Assistance$330.75
Consulting (Director)$168
Liquid Nitrogensold at cost
Supplies (Grids, etc...)sold at cost
Rates are subject to change, contact facility to verify current fees.
FY26 Specialized Service Center Approved Fees (pdf)
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