BSSF requisition forms are available in both the Departmental Office (MGB-110) and the BSSF “Prep” area(207-MGB).A requisition must be submitted for work to be done by the facility, a minimum of ten (10) working days prior to date materials are needed.Completed requisitions should be deposited in the BSSF receptacles either in 202A or 110-MGB or sent electronically to the Supervisor of the BSSF.When received by the facility’s coordinator, the requisition will be assigned a work priority, the latter determined as follows:
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Priority 1: Preparation of Media and Culture of Microorganisms, Chemical Solutions, Reagents, Stains,etc. for Use in Scheduled Laboratory Instruction or Field Oriented Assignments.
(Priority 1 items require skilled workers knowledgeable in microbiological techniques, procedures, and safety, and/or use of the specialized equipment within the facility.)
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Priority 2: Preparation of Chemical Solution, Reagents, Stains, etc. for Use in Scheduled Laboratory Instruction or Repair of Field Oriented Equipment.
(Priority 2 items are so classified because they do not require the unique services of the BSSF or its staff.)
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Priority 3: Miscellaneous Preparations for Use by Faculty Members in Other than Classroom Instruction.
(Priority 3 items include dishwashing, general equipment and laboratory maintenance of BSSF Supplies, etc.)
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Priority 4: Biological Preparations for use by Faculty Members for Other than Classroom Instruction.
Although the BSSF will accept all requests for supportive assistance from faculty members, including preparation of biologicals for research activities, it will be possible to fill such requests only as time and workload permits.In any case, the role of the BSSF in Priority 4 preparations shall be limited to those biologicals and similar items which require capabilities of the facility.
While it shall be the policy of the BSSF to fill all requisitions (Priority 1-4) submitted by faculty members if possible, the prioritization of those requisitions will serve as a guide to both staff and faculty, hopefully assuring greater efficiency.
Once a work priority has been assigned, the laboratory specialist will begin work.Upon completion of a work order, the requesting faculty member will be notified.It is imperative that completed orders be picked up as soon as possible after notification since the BSSF has no storage capabilities.
Although the facility will do its best to complete all requests on time, it requires 10 working days notice to guarantee on-time completion.
All materials used by the BSSF for preparations, will be charged to the individual faculty’s departmental budget or Research Grant.At this time, there is no back charge for Facility time involved in filling requisitions.
