Lab Access & Training
Lab Access & Training
BI lab access and equipment usage is restricted to “BI Users”. “BI Users” are individuals, with McMaster IDs*, who complete certain McMaster Safety Training and BI-specific Training and gain permissions within Infinity X; this is summarized in Steps 1 to 5 below.
If you only wish to submit samples but not access the BI or use BI equipment: Full “BI User” requirements are not needed. Our sample submission page outlines the process for internal and external clients to submit samples for analysis.
*Note: Certain steps require a McMaster ID; if you don’t have one, please contact us.
If you need Infinity X support, visit the McMaster Infinity X Support website (MacID required to view).
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Instructions: To access BI labs and use BI equipment
- Become a “BI User”, by completing Steps 1 to 5, as outlined below.
- Step 1 is ensuring you have the required Mosaic safety training completed.
- Step 2 is the BI Site Specific Training Module.
- Step 3 is an online Quiz to capture comprehension of BI Site Specific Training.
- Step 4 is setting up your Infinity X account and requesting BI Institutional access.
- Step 5 is completing your attestations to following BI policies and completing Infinity X forms for various permissions.
Step 1
BI Safety Training Matrix
- Verify your McMaster Safety Training by comparing the BI Safety Training Matrix to your Mosaic Training Summary.
- Ensure the necessary modules are listed as “Completed” and not expired. Expiry dates are based on the McMaster Corporate Training Matrix.
- Create a *.doc or *.pdf document of your Mosaic Training Summary. It will be needed in Step 3.
Step 2
BI Training Module Form
- Complete the BI Training Module to review the BI Safety Program and affiliated policies.
- Be sure to submit the form at the last question (Q23).
Step 3
BI Training Module Quiz
- Complete the BI Training Module Quiz.
- You must get all answers correct to meet BI entry requirements.
- You may submit the form more than once, until you pass.
Step 4
Infinity Login
- Ensure you have an active Infinity X account.
- If you don’t have an account, please sign up for one. McMaster users: use the SSO button to sign in with your MacID.
- Within your Infinity X account, navigate through the User Wizard (Wizard Instructions) and request access to the BI facility.
- You will receive an email once your Institutional access is granted.
Step 5
Infinity Login
- Following BI Institutional access, navigate to Infinity X Forms and request specific BI access and permissions
- Mandatory: Submit the “BI Attestation Form”. This provides independent access to BI Containment Level (CL)-1 labs for weekdays 8.30am to 4.30pm (excluding holidays). This requires approval from your supervisor and BI Staff; processing times vary. You will be notified when all approvals are complete and you considered a “BI User”.
- Optional: Submit the “BI Working Alone Form” to access BI labs weekdays & weekends, between 7am and 11pm. Individuals must meet BI Working Alone eligibility criteria. This requires approval from your supervisor and BI Staff; processing times vary. You will be notified when all approvals are complete.
- Submit “BI Training Form” to request equipment training and CL-2 lab access. This requires approval from BI Staff; processing times vary.
- Submit the “BI Sample Submission Form” to request staff analysis of your samples.
