Support Services

In-class demonstrations

Lab support offers assistance with in-class demonstrations. Requests should be made at least 2 weeks prior to the date on which the materials are needed. Occasionally demos can be prepared with less time, if we have the materials on hand already, but please give as much lead time as possible to ensure a positive outcome. Submit demo requests to the lab coordinator of the appropriate discipline.

Field work

Lab coordinators may also be available to accompany faculty on field trips or other off campus trips that require additional assistance with equipment, instrumentation, or chemicals. Talk with individual technicians for your specific needs.

Research labs

STEM lab coordinators can offer support for research labs as well. Whether you need supplies ordered or instruments repaired, we are here to help PIs maintain a smoothly running research space. For a list of services offered in each discipline:

STEM Research Lab Support Services

Electrical Engineering

  • Ordering, purchasing and receiving for PIs
    • Instrumentation setup, maintenance, and repair for General use equipment’s
    • Training of student researchers for instrumentation in DISC-262, 460 and UWBB-226
    • Method development for instrumentation in DISC-262, 460 and UWBB-226
    • Work order requests for lab
    • Evaluation and recommendation for purchasing equipment
    • Coordinate receiving of large and/or unusual shipments (e.g. Instrumentation)

Mechanical Engineering

  • Ordering for PIs
    • Maintenance of general use equipment (e.g. water purifier, Milling machines, Lathes, Material testing machines)
    • Method development, for instrumentation in labs DISC-363, 362 & 269, 270
    • Training student researchers, for instrumentation in labs DISC-460, 462 & 472
    • Work order requests for lab
    • Coordinate receiving of large and/or unusual shipments (e.g. Instrumentation)
    • Methods and proper processes for Accurate research data
    • Assist with specifications for research and teaching equipment.
    • Coordinate with vendors and research options for equipment.

Chemistry

  • Ordering for PIs
    • Maintenance of general use equipment (e.g. water purifier)
    • Method development for instrumentation in DISC-463, 463A & 469A
    • Training of student researchers for instrumentation in DISC-463, 463A & 469A
    • Work order requests for lab
    • Coordinate receiving of large and/or unusual shipments (e.g. Instrumentation)
    • Support GC/MS in UW2-241

Physics

  • Purchasing/ordering/receiving for PIs
    • Instrumentation setup/maintenance/repair (interferometer, telescopes, thermal evaporator)
    • Equipment/instrumentation evaluation and recommendation prior to purchase
    • Proofreading/editing of papers prior to peer review

Biology

  • Ordering for PIs.
    • Maintenance of general use equipment (e.g. Water purifier)
    • Training student researchers for instrumentation and lab protocols in DISC-265
    • Work order requests
    • Coordinate receiving of large and/or unusual shipments (e.g. Instrumentation),
    • Weekly office hours in UWBB (Joline, Kelly and Christy)
      • Check Business Office for packages for labs and pick up perishable packages and store as needed.
      • Check dishwasher detergent and acid wash.  If empty, switch out the containers.  Order more if necessary
      • Wash dirty spatulas by balance in 274 and put clean ones back.
      • Wipe down lab bench around balance in 274.  Log any “messes found.”
      • For the autoclaves in UWBB run autoclave bioindicator test once/month and Check DI water filter tanks for the autoclave.  If the light is off on main autoclave, contact Evocqua. Check autoclave printer paper. Check stock of autoclave chemical indicators.
      • Bring Styrofoam to DISC recycling collection box from UWBB.
    • Weekly eye wash testing UW2-231 and 235, UWBB-270, 274, and 275

Environmental Science

  • Ordering for PIs
    • Coordinate with vendors and research options for equipment purchase
    • Maintenance of general use equipment
    • Method development for instrumentation in DISC-367, 369, 381 and UW2-231
    • Training of student researchers for instrumentation and lab protocols in DISC-367, 369 and UW2-231
    • Work order requests
    • Coordinate receiving of large and/or unusual shipments (e.g. Instrumentation)
    • Assist with specifications for research and teaching equipment
    • Assist with field work and lab session demonstrations

If you have a need that isn’t specifically listed, please do not hesitate to contact your lab coordinator directly.