CHIMERA Training
If you are looking to get access to the CHIMERA inventory system please contact the Safety Office at 1-7759 or email ndsu.wastehandlingprogram@ndsu.edu
Navigate to: https://chimeracloud.org/chimera/
Helpful Suggestions for Users
- When entering gases into CHIMERA it is helpful to first convert volume to cubic feet.
- Obtain barcodes from the chemical stockroom to barcode chemicals.
- Static entries should be used for high volume, high turnover, easy to count items. Barcode all others.
- Any access issues contact Monty at 701-231-5637
- Be aware when entering inventory that there will be a slight delay before you will see it in the system. This is because it is verified before it is released to the live data by an external party. Eventually, you can run an inventory report to verify chemical was entered. The delay for products already in the system because they are being used by others on campus is very short, so you should only see an extended delay for new products. FYI, this is because Safety Data Sheets are looked up and tied to the chemicals in the system, an extremely useful benefit of the electronic inventory system.
- Use product number (aka part number) when searching for chemicals and verify with search results, this will reduce any send backs from CHIMERA and reduce delay.
- Each lab space containing chemicals needs an inventory- you may discuss among yourselves how best to accomplish this among shared spaces. Another reason barcodes are helpful!
- You may call or email to schedule a time to walk you through the creation or entering of the first few items with the help of safety office personnel.