X-Message-Number: 12042 From: "David M Brown" <> Date: Thu, 1 Jul 1999 15:22:23 +0000 Subject: cryostasis careers yet? hi everyone. i recently posted a question on the crsociety list and a member suggested your list. i signed on two days ago and i'm enjoying things so far. i am not involved in the the cryostasis culture or industry but have always found the topic fascinating. i am a cryogenic technician by trade. i maintain and repair air separation plants, dewars, high pressure systems, rechargers, and oxygen analyzers(once in a blue moon). in the past i have cruised around the various cryonic sites and it seemed that most of the field's technicians are from a medical background. does the cryostasis industry have a use for cryogenic technicians of a non-medical background? is the upkeep, maintenance, and n2 servicing needs of the various groups being handled in house or is it being contracted out to a specialty gas company such as air products or boc gases? any input or guidance on this subject is greatly appreciated! thanks for your input. Rate This Message: http://www.cryonet.org/cgi-bin/rate.cgi?msg=12042