Richard Lab:resources and collaborations

The Richard Lab on the Web

• Well you're here so thats the first step.
• If you're new to the lab then please open an openwetware account so that you can add yourself to this website and edit protocols etc.
• Also if you want to order genetic parts from the Parts Registry then you need to join the Richard Lab on the parts registry. To do this you should take the following actions:

1. Create a Parts registry/iGEM account by going to [1]
2. Have Dr. Richard complete the following actions:
   1. Log in to partsregistry.org
   2. On the Registry main page click on users & groups
   3. Click on your group name
   4. Click edit above the membership box
   5. Click add a new member
   6. Enter the first three letters of the lab member's name and choose from the list (the lab member must have a user account first)
3. Send any parts requests to hq@igem.org

Lab Safety

Chemical Safety Training (initial)

All group members are required to complete general chemical safety training offered by Environmental Healthy & Safety. Follow the steps below:

• Go to online course registration
• Login with your Penn State ID and view the list of courses
• Go to Chemical Safety
• Go to Chemical and Hazardous Waste Handling (Initial)
• Choose a class and click Enroll
• After you attend the class, give your signed training form to Megan

Chemical Safety Training (refresher)

Each group member must update their chemical safety training annually after completion of the initial course. Follow the steps below:

• Go to online course registration
• Login with your Penn State ID and view the list of courses
• Go to Chemical Safety
• Go to Chemical and Hazardous Waste Handling (Refresher)
• Download and read the refresher training manual
• Choose 'Complete' on the EH&S website
• Print and fill out the last page of the refresher manual and give to Megan

Purchasing Info

There are 2 main choices for purchasing project supplies:

• First choice
  • Download blank order form
  • Fill out and save form (rename file in following format 'Your Name_Date')
  • E-mail completed form to Megan
• Second choice
  • Buy supplies at VWR stockroom located in 125 Chemistry Building
  • Turn receipt in to Megan

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