Biotechnical Support Centre

About the centre

The Centre maintains and repairs laboratory equipment and instrumentation for the school’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, immunology, biochemistry and microbiology.

Services provided

• 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

Rates

• Molecular Life Sciences undergraduate laboratories: Labour costs are not charged. Parts costs are recovered.
• Faculty of Science research laboratories: Labour is charged at $45/hour. Parts are charged separately.
• Faculty of Science undergraduate laboratories: Labour is charged at $45/hour. Parts are charged separately.  
• Other departments/units of the University of Victoria: Labour is charged at $90/hour. Parts are charged separately. 
• After hours, urgent requests: $120/hour