Opening a New Laboratory or Research Area at Bowdoin
Welcome to the Bowdoin College Science Center! In order to get started on your research here at Bowdoin, you need to officially open a new lab.
Opening Process Overview
You will need to complete required lab-related trainings including Laboratory Safety (Chemical Hygiene) training and Hazardous Waste Management Training. Additional trainings for special hazards, animal use, etc. may be required. Visit the Office of Laboratory Safety website Training page for more info.
New Laboratory PI’s should schedule a meeting to tour your labspace with Charly Wojtysiak, the Director of Environmental Health and Safety cwojtysi@bowdoin.edu as well as a meeting with Ren Bernier, the Laboratory Safety Manager and Chemical Hygiene Officer rbernier@bowdoin.edu
You should meet with your department chairperson to discuss any facilities – related work that will be required in your labspace.
Lab Opening Checklist
Perform a lab hazard assessment and fill out a Laboratory Training Certification Program Training Requirement Card (green) and post it on your lab door.
Complete your required laboratory trainings and post your Laboratory Training Certification Program Training Certification Card (blue) on the door
Complete an Emergency Contact Information Card (orange) and post it on your lab door.
Verify that your research does not involve the use of any radioactive materials, x-ray generating devices, lasers, etc. If this is not the case visit the Office of Laboratory Safety website Radiation Safety page.
Verify that your research does not involve the use of any animals. If this is not the case visit the Office of Laboratory Safety website Animal Care and Use page.
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