Environmental Genomics Facility
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EGF
Core Resources
Please review the following resources for the Environmental Genomics Facility to learn about our facility operations:
Quick Links
Facility Access
Hours of Operation
- Regular hours of operation for the Environmental Genomics Facility are:
Monday
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed
After Hours / Off-Days
- The eDNA room, Gel Room, Tecan Spark and QuantStudio 12K Flex system (for 96-well and 384-well blocks only) are available to trained users outside of the regular hours of operation for the Environmental Genomics Facility.
Training Requirements
Mandatory Safety Training
All users must complete the following safety training before working in the Environmental Genomics Facility:
Depending on the project, the following training may also be required:
User Equipment Training
- Users must be trained prior to using the equipment in the Environmental Genomics Facility.
- All training is in-person with the guidance of the Core Manager, a certified equipment technician and operator, or an assigned mentor.
- Equipment training is available for both the 96-well and 384-well blocks of the QuantStudio 12K Flex system. Users can be trained to prepare their samples for the OpenArray block and AccuFill; however, they are not to run it themselves.
- NGS preparation training can be provided, but running on the system is done only by the Core Manager .
- Training and use of the Tecan Spark is available for all users.
- Please contact the Core Manager for any inquiries about the training to use equipment in the Environmental Genomics Facility.
Core Policies / Protocols
Booking Policies
If you are new user interested in the services offered by the Environmental Genomics Facility, please contact the Core Manager to schedule an initial assessment meeting to learn more about how the facility can help with your research.
Scheduling Equipment Usage
- To schedule an appointment to use the equipment in the Environmental Genomics Facility, please submit a request through our contact form.
Late Arrival:
- Please notify the Core Manager by phone or e-mail if you are going to be late for your scheduled appointment. The technician will move on to the next project in-line for users that are more than 10 minutes late. Second time late arrivals will be charged a $50 fee.
Cancellation/No-Show:
- Users that are unable to attend their scheduled appointment at the Environment Genomics Facility will be charged unless they provide at least 24-hours cancellation notice to the Core Manager.
- No-shows will be charged the full amount of the booking.
Data Management Policy
EGF Data Management:
- Data collected at the Environmental Genomics Facility is considered temporary storage during experimentation and will not be backed up. It is the responsibility of the users to save copies of their raw data at the end of their experiment when it is available.
- The Environmental Genomics Facility is not responsible for any lost data and will not store data long term. All users should ensure that they have proper plans for data storage, backup, and security prior to using the facility.
Core Protocols
Environmental Genomics Facility Protocols
- Users are expected to follow good lab practices (GLP) including courteous behaviour to other users and the EGF staff.
- The EGF follows laboratory safety guidelines as determined by the University of Windsor’s health and safety board.
- The EGF has a strict policy regarding the following:
- No food or drink allowed in rooms 224, 226, 128,132 and 150B.
- Lab coats and closed toe shoes must be worn when working in rooms 224, 226, 128, 132 and 150B.
- Users must complete and be current on their annual renewal for WHMIS training before working in the EGF.
- Follow proper guidelines for the disposal of hazardous materials. If you are unsure of these guidelines, please ask the Core Manager.
Important Forms
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