Hot Prices on Cool Products!
The freezer program at the University of Maine allows researchers to purchase reagents and supplies from a number of vendors at reduced prices.
Items that we have in stock can typically be picked up within one business day of submitting an order. Investigators may also order items from our vendors that we do not carry in stock. While some vendors may not offer discounts on items we do not carry on-site, most vendors ship their products free of charge when ordered through the program.
Use the menu bar above to browse our vendors and see the lists of the discounted items we carry in stock. To place an order, simply fill out the appropriate order form and send the form to us as an email attachment at dnaseq@maine.edu. We’ll place the order and let you know when the items are available for pick-up.
Upcoming Change – Service Fee Implementation
Effective July 1, 2025, the CORE Freezer Program will begin charging a 5% service fee on all orders. This fee is intended to help offset the unsubsidized administrative costs associated with operating the program.
The Freezer Program continues to provide significant value to the University, offering substantial discounts and free shipping that result in thousands of dollars in annual savings. While the 5% service fee will not fully cover administrative costs, it will help bridge the gap for the portion that is not subsidized.
What’s changing?
The ordering process will remain the same.
A monthly invoice reflecting the 5% service fee will be sent via iLab to the Principal Investigators (PIs) and/or financial managers.
The service fee will be charged to account code 60140 (University Service Center Expense) and billed to the chartfield used for the original order.
We appreciate your continued support of the CORE Freezer Program. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out.