Getting Started in a Lab

There are several things trainees need to do after joining one of the research groups.

1. Get a UCLA ID and MedNet e-mail account. HR can help with this. Your MedNet login credentials are essential for:
   • Department notices, payroll notices, etc. Check this account regularly.
   • To access the VPN server to connect to data and compute servers from off-campus.
   • This account is secure and is the only account approved for work communications.
2. Get a desk (print this name plate). See your PI.
3. Obtain required keys and door codes. See Heather Wilbur.
4. Complete on-line training (HR can provide a temporary ID as needed).
   • HIPAA Training
   • Compliance Quiz
   • C-ICARE
   • Employee Emergency Action Plan Awareness Training
   • MRI Safety Training:
     • Login with your AD account, watch the training videos on MR Safety, and complete the MR safety quiz under “My Account”.
   • Create a profile on www.citiprogram.org, enter your institutional details and complete the following two courses:
     • UCLA HIPAA
     • Human research – Biomedical researchers and staff
   • Sign up for the Lab Safety Fundamentals training course
   • Print our all certificates of completion and return them to HR.
5. Request to be added to the MRRL mailing list-serves via your Office Administrator.
6. Get yourself added to the IRB database (link), then request that you get added to the appropriate IRB approved studies.
7. Connect to the LAN and add printers and servers.
8. Make sure to introduce yourself to the MRI techs!