Common Requests

  1. How do I get my biosafety cabinet certified?
  2. How do I track down needed equipment?
  3. I need to dispose of an instrument or other items, how can I do that?
  4. How can I get trained on an instrument?
  5. Something broke, what should I do?

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  1. How do I get my biosafety cabinet certified?
  2. How do I track down a needed instrument?
    • Simply email the BioCore manager with the following information. The BioCore manager will track down existing instruments on campus for you.Ìý
      • Type of instrument (ex. circulating water bath)
      • Example of instrument (ex.ÌýVWR 1137-1P Circulating Water bath)
      • Timeframe needed (ex. starting July 1st for 2 months)
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  3. I need to dispose of an instrument or other items, how can I do that?
    • It doesn't matter if the instrument(s) are functional or broken.
    • All research equipment and supplies, email the BioCore manager and we will take care of all the physical removal and paperwork.
    • For computer and furniture disposal:
      • MCDB - contact Neil Prather
      • EBIO - contact Jennifer Kinion
      • IPHY - contact Eric Heltne ​
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  4. How can I get trained on an instrument?
    • You must be trained on any instruments you are new to using. The BioCore manager can set up training for any shared instrument in the BioCore program.Ìý
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  5. Something broke, what should I do?
    • Email the BioCore manager immediately to let me know the instrument and the problem.Ìý
    • If the instrument should not be used and needs repairs, PLEASE put a simple sign on the instrument stating "Out of order". Thank you!


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