Materials, Chemical, and Computational Science Research Operations

The Materials, Chemical, and Computational Science (MCCS) Research Operations Center facilitates the impact of R&D by building and strengthening the scientific infrastructure within MCCS.

The primary responsibilities of the Research Operations staff are described below. Eva Birnbaum is the center director.

MCCS Directorate Operations Support

R&D Infrastructure Development and Strategic Planning

Facility and Capability Readiness

Laboratory Utilization

• Custom Research Equipment Design-Build Capabilities
• Concept and Design
• Design Requirements Assessment
• Controls and Automation
• Design-Build Services for simple to highly complex research instruments
  • Hazard assessment and mitigation
  • Electrical
  • Mechanical
  • High-purity process piping
  • Software integration
  • Semiconductor Equipment and Materials International S2 standard assessment
• Computer-Aided Design/Piping and Instrumentation Diagram Documentation
• Environmental, Health, and Safety Coordination

R&D Equipment Preventative Maintenance and Repair

Informatics and Data Management

Project Management