Laboratory Management Tools

Optimizing Research and Efficiency

Use the QUICK LINKS on the right to access the resources describe below

Digital Tools for Streamlined Operations

iLAB Scheduler - centralized system for scheduling shared and core lab resources
SciShield - Platform for managing research and compliance. Upload chemical inventory and request a waste pick-up
SafeZone App -Real- real-time safety and emergency Communication app

Laboratory Monitoring and Data Management

Purchasing and Procurement - digital procurement systems for acquiring research materials and supplies
Data Management -implementing structured data storage, sharing, and compliance
Sensaphone - Environmental monitoring tool to track and alert on laboratory equipment conditions

Establishing Standardized Laboratory Practices

Standard Operating Procedures - Guidelines for standard lab techniques to maintain quality and consistency

Poster Creation

CETL has created a page with poster templates for presenting your project

Other University Resources

The University has several resources available to ensure the facilities are functioning. For details, see the Common Resources below.

Common Shared Services

Facilities and TDX Requests

Should you run into an issue of a leaking pipe, a breaker that may have been tripped, or need one of the other services provided by our Facilities, a TDX tickets must be placed to obtain assistance.

Under the My WesternU portal, in a box called Services, there is a link to Facilities Services Requests:

To use, simply click the link on my.westeru.edu and select Request Service on the right-hand side. You will be taken to a TDX ticket to fill out. Be sure to include as much detail as possible to assist our Facilities.

IT

All employees should have an assigned computer. Shared equipment computers are not allowed for your daily work.

IT has an entire cheat sheet of everything you need to know!

If you are looking for printer paper or ink, please contact receiving@westernu.edu

ADP and Payroll

ADP is used to keep track of hours, vacation, sick time, and pay. To login, use your WesternU email and password. All other information can be found at ADP.
Questions regarding Benefits, Payroll, etc should be emailed to employment-team@westernu.edu
Clock out too early or too late? Email timereporting@westernu.edu and cc whoever oversees your time card. NO CHANGES SHOULD BE MADE WITHOUT YOUR CONSENT.
More Information can be found here:
Employee Relations

California Policy Overview from HR

ABM, Property Control , and Space Management

ABM is the service provider we use to help clean and maintain the campus. They are not responsible for cleaning your lab area, but if you have large boxes you need to dispose of, they will help. You will often see ABM arrive after 5 pm, in case you are working late. Conact Jerry Conteras if you have any items that need to be discarded.
For broken equipment or large furniture, please contact Asset Management and Property Control. Like our facilities, they also have a TDX Ticket. Jacob Bruce and Fabien Alabarran are the managers for Asset Management. ASSET MANAGEMENT UPDATED PROCESSES
Space Management is in charge of finding offices for our employees, helping us move equipment, and even setting up for large events on campus!

Reporting Links

Report an Injury Submit a Chemical Safety Concern to EHS Submit an Anonymous Report to Regulatory Affairs