Molecular Multi Users Lab

Rules

Reservations

1. Submit the "Lab Space Application Form" to the MMUL manager at least one month before you plan to begin working at the lab.
2. Meet with the MMUL lab manager to arrange details, before you come to work in the lab.
3. Write down on the lab's calendar by the lab door the days you plan to use the lab. Do this early to avoid conflict with other users interested in working at the same time.
4. People with reservations on the calendar have priority in the use of the lab. If you need to work on a day already reserved by someone else, talk to the lab manager.
5. You have to order (or buy from the lab) your own expensive chemicals, the lab will only provide common use ones. The lab also has a stock of enzymes for sale. If you need some, make sure to include them in the "Lab Space Application Form.”

Lab Maintenance

1. Clean up everything before you leave the lab. This includes not only dishes but counters, etc. Plan ahead so you have time to do this.
2. Put everything back in its place, including dishes in the drying rack.
3. If you break something, report it to the lab manager.
4. Do not attempt any equipment repairs! Contact a lab manager for help!

Lab Courtesy

1. Do not keep lab containers and lab supplies in your drawers. Lab supplies are for general use, and other people may need them.
2. After you finish with your samples and/or solutions, empty and clean the containers and racks, so they are available for other people.
3. Do not reserve days on the calendar or in logs that you really are not going to use. If there is a change in your schedule, please write it down in the calendar.
4. It is your responsibility to clean up everything before you leave the lab.
5. You cannot leave protein gel boxes occupied to take pictures later. (If it is impossible for you to take pictures on the same day you reserved, talk to the lab manager for an extension of time).

Safety

1. No food or drinks are allowed in the lab.
2. Wear your safety gear every time.
3. If you spill something, you have to clean it up. Spill clean up kits are available in the lab. Make sure to fill out the spill report form.

Miscenllanies

1. Ask the lab manager before borrowing something from the lab
2. You cannot take MMUL supplies out of the MMUL
3. Bring your own office supplies
4. If you do not know how to use something, do not use it. Ask for help instead
5. Report to the manager any chemicals or supplies that are running low, before they run out
6. Prevent contamination of the chemicals. Do not put anything back in the bottles
7. When you finish your project, empty and clean all containers. Do not leave things in the refrigerator or shelves when you leave the country (unless the manager approves)
8. Chemicals are in alphabetical order. Please keep them that way
9. KEEP A RECORD OF THE DAYS YOU WORK IN THE LAB
10. Provide the lab manager with a print out of your "recipes.” Do this before you begin to work in the lab. This will help keep stocks available

Notes

1. The Fees are per person working in the MMUL including staff scientist, technicians, assistants, etc
2. If a user decides to buy supplies from outside the MMUL, he/she should handle all the paper work. The MMUL manager may assist you if necessary but will not handle personal purchase orders/requisitions
3. In case of misuse of equipment or negligence resulting in damage of any general use and/or MMUL equipment, the user may be required to cover all or part of the cost of repair or replacement. Each case will be reviewed individually
4. When you leave the lab you should return all MMUL storage boxes and racks. If you need to take samples home or leave them stored, you must buy your own storing boxes
5. The chemicals and supplies included in the fees are ONLY to be used in the MMUL and they are not to be taken out of the lab. The trading of supplies between labs without informing the MMUL manager is forbidden
6. Users should not take supplies from other users or from the MMUL office without previous authorization from the owner or the MMUL manager