Administrative Services
BSF personnel provide the following administrative services:
- Technical extension to the Biology Business Office with regards to specification writing, instrument evaluation, and bid justification
- Technical assistance to faculty in selection of instrumentation and systems design
- Inter-departmental interface with those departments which provide services not covered by BSF (e.g.,Facilities Services, Telephone Services, Motor Pool, Computer Center)
- Vendor-department interface involving contract service
- Location and acquisition of surplus property
- Maintenance of field laboratories and boats
- Project management to faculty or departments
- Coordination and disposal of hazardous materials. Coordination of facilities safety and security systems. Assist Environmental, Health and Safety with building safety inspections. Manage Life Sciences electronic security and key systems.