Biosciences and Chemistry lab and office accommodation
Lab accommodation
Access to the labs is regulated to ensure the safety of the users and chemical security.
Access to teaching laboratories – the labs will be available when the lab demonstrator arrives; students do not have access out of hours and there is no lone working.
In the BMRC access for users is via a swipe card which will be activated when they start their research. For out of hours access certain criteria need to be met; the information is on the BMRC blackboard site which all users have access to.
The technical team carry out housekeeping checks at various points throughout the year but if you find any issues with the lab accommodation please contact a member of the technical team as soon as possible.
Office accommodation for staff
If you find an issue in an office, on corridors or in a shared room, for example broken furniture, faulty lighting, damaged carpet or cleaning being required, please report this to the facilities help desk by calling 4444. Use this number to report any fault or problem with the existing building infrastructure or furniture.
If you have ‘new’ work that needs attention please email the estates request inbox, for example new notice boards, room layout changes, new furniture. Kay Simmonite is the local estates lead and will come to find out more about your request, an EDR (Estates Division Request) may be required to progress the work.
Laboratory IT and iPads
IT requirements and iPad loans
The main teaching labs have an interactive whiteboard. If you require assistance using these or if there is a problem with them please contact the technical team in the prep room, 840 Owen.
There are a set of iPads that can be used in lab classes or other taught sessions. They are located in 734 Owen and can be loaned out via the TEL team by completing their iPad booking form.
For all other IT requirements please contact IT help or telephone (0114 225 3333).
Procurement, internal stores and equipment
Ordering of reagents and consumables from external companies is done via the E5 purchasing and authorisation portal. Members of staff attend a short training session with Finance to allow them to use the system. Stores has a range of stock available internally, for example, plastic ware, gloves, some standard solvents and chemicals, gas cylinders. An internal order form needs to be completed to get these items (BMRC users will find this form on the Q drive).
All items go through an authorisation process to ensure that the department is allowed to hold them and that the necessary regulations or licences are adhered to.
Internal stores is staffed by Technical staff. Hazardous chemicals will be released to their owner on production of a valid risk assessment. Internal stores is located in room 720 Owen.
Opening times for collection of items
Monday to Thursday 10.30am to 10.45am and 3pm to 3.15pm. Stores does not open on Fridays to allow time for stocking and maintenance.
Equipment and asset management
The technical team provide a range of equipment services from day to day logistical support, repairs and maintenance to technical advice, support and training.
All electrical equipment will be PATested and needs to be planned, for example, location and provision of services need to be considered for all new items.
If you find any equipment that isn’t working it must be reported to the technical team and logged on the equipment repair log.
If you are unsure how to use something please ask for training before using the equipment. Contact the technical team. This is important to ensure that you do not injure yourself or other lab users, but also so the equipment is not damaged.
Other contacts
Security – ext. 2000
Emergencies (security) – ext. 888
Facilities Helpdesk – ext. 4444
IT help – ext. 3333