Biotechnical Support Centre
The Centre maintains and repairs laboratory equipment and instrumentation for the department’s teaching laboratories and Faculty of Science research groups. The Biotechnical Support staff have a broad range of expertise with instruments and equipment commonly found in laboratories involved in molecular biology, biochemistry and microbiology.
Personnel
Supervisor
Scott Scholz Email Phone: 250 721 6566
Electronics Technician
Stephen Horak Email Phone: 250 721 6093
Electronics Technician
Ryan Erdman Email Phone: 250 721 8053
Electronics Technician
Darin Neiuwendorp Currently unavailable.
Centre Location and Hours
Location:
Petch 257
Hours of Service:
Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Scope of Work
The Biotechnical Support Centre provides support to the research and teaching programs in the Faculty of Science.
Services provided are:
- Diagnostics and repairs of a diverse array of scientific equipment and instruments
- Maintenance and calibration of scientific equipment and instruments
- Review of manufacturer's specifications, design diagrams or schematics and recommending specific equipment models and/or suppliers
- Inspection, and advice on installation, of newly acquired equipment
- Provision of technical advice for the safe and appropriate operation of sophisticated technical instrumentation