As a research student, you are required to complete Safety Training as a component of the research experience. Completion is required at the beginning of the semester you begin your research project. You are required to complete the training only once during your experience at the University. Your research supervisor will inform you of specific concerns in your laboratory. Watch for posted notices of the training during the first several weeks of each semester.
Instruction is required before using equipment in the department.
The equipment includes everything from autoclaves to pH meters to spectrophotometers to uv hoods . It is your responsibility to be properly informed about the operation of equipment you will be using . It is the responsibility of your research advisor to teach you how to use the equipment and to inform you of any hazards you may encounter when using the equipment. You and your advisor are responsible for your budget. Monitor the funds closely.