Please Note: The use of the room and equipment in this booking calendar are to be used by Biochemistry & Biomedical Sciences affiliates ONLY.

The online Booking Resource System is available within the University network only. When you are on-campus, you are already within the University network and will be able to access the Booking Resource System. When you are off-campus (at home or abroad), you may connect to the university network (and access the Booking Resource System) using the McMaster VPN (virtual private network) software. A MacID and password is required to use McMaster VPN.

How do I go about booking a room in HSC or MDCL?

Please contact Katie Raposo (raposk2@mcmaster.ca) for more information.

Co-managed by Dr. Sara Andres and Dr. John Whitney, the Crystallography Suite is located on the second floor of MDCL and provides research support, hands-on training, and services in structural biology. Equipment available for trained users includes a single crystal x-ray system, small angle x-ray scattering (SAXS) and high throughput protein crystallization with a Gryphon crystallization robot. Anyone who is interested in using this suite for their research is encouraged to contact Catie Luck (luckc@mcmaster.ca) for more information.

How do I go about printing a poster?

Please Note: Due to Covid-19, the poster printer is currently unavailable.

Bring a USB key to HSC-4H21A. We have a sign up sheet to complete so we have your contact information and research account number for payment. We use glossy photo finish paper in 100 foot rolls. Our large format printer can print up to a maximum of 36" wide (depending on orientation). The printer is preset at (36” x 48”), however can be adjusted to print custom sizes.

What applications can I use to create a poster?

We can print research ‘posters’ done in PowerPoint (PC version). For MAC users, save as pdf file. Other graphic programs such as Quark Express / Illustrator / Indesign are not supported. It is important that posters be constructed to the size required for outputting. Posters should not be created in small sizes, and then blown up to full size, as quality suffers with the enlargement.

For questions regarding the poster printer, contact Katie Raposo at extension 22065 or raposk2@mcmaster.ca.

Poster Printer Fee:
All posters cost $80

Where do I submit a work order or key request?

Please email Katie Raposo (raposk2@mcmaster.ca) if you require a work order or key request.

MacBuy

MacBuy is an eProcurement system that offers staff and faculty an integrated (shopping cart) marketplace for purchasing activities, including automated payment processes and supplier portal. Once fully implemented MacBuy will replace Mosaic purchase requisitions.

PPE Products

In preparation for the increase in Research activities on campus, Procurement, Scientific Stores and the Campus Store have been working in partnership to leverage vendor relationships and explore alternate distribution channels to secure PPE items for the McMaster Community. All PPE items secured through these channels will be made available to researchers and the McMaster community through Scientific Stores, located in HSC 1G1.

For more information, please visit: https://campusstore.mcmaster.ca/stores/ppe.html

Research Supplies

Scientific Stores carries a wide variety of supplies for research and office needs, including: Surface disinfecting wipes; dry ice; general storage chemicals; lab plastic/glassware; pipet tips; gloves, first aid kit supplies; blotting/chromatography filter/pH paper; RNase/DNASE-free micro tubes; Cryo-vials; and much more.

McMaster Scientific Stores
Phone: (905) 525-9140, ext 22793
Email: hscstore@mcmaster.ca
Location: Health Sciences Campus Store, Health Sciences Centre (McMaster Hospital) HSC 1G1
Hours:
Monday through Friday 10:00am to 3:00pm

ABB Scientific Stores
The ABB Store is now closed.
Visit our HSC Scientific Store at HSC 1G1 or email hscstore@mcmaster.ca to place an order for shipment to your lab.
Please note all vented/dangerous chemicals will need to be ordered direct from the supplier.

If you currently have an FHS card and require access to a specific room, or an extension on your current access. Please follow these instructions:

1. Email Katie Raposo (raposk2@mcmaster.ca) and cc' your supervisor.

2. Provide the following details in your email:

• 5 Digits on the back of your FHS card
• Your student/employee ID number
• Room you require access to
• How long you require access for

If you require a new FHS card, please email Katie Raposo (raposk2@mcmaster.ca) and she will provide you with the instructions on obtaining this.

Below is the current procedure for obtaining a working@mcmaster ID card.

Email axiomrep@mcmaster.ca and state that you are requesting a Working at McMaster card. They will then confirm your employment in Mosaic, and you will need to provide a government sized photo through axiomrep@mcmaster.ca (take a picture of your drivers license or health card), and it can be processed remotely.

The photo for security employee swipe card must be:

• clear, sharp and in focus
• taken with a neutral facial expression
• eyes open and clearly visible
• mouth closed, no smiling
• uniform lighting and with no shadows, glare or flash reflections
• face and shoulders to the camera: straight-on, centered and squared
• a plain white or light-coloured background with a clear difference between your face and the background. Photos must reflect/represent natural skin tones.
• The face must be fully centred with top of head and neck present in photo (shoulders may be seen but not the rest of the body)
• an image of your current appearance, taken within the last six months
• JPG format with size between 1 MB and 3 MB
• may be taken from an existing photo of government issued id (driver’s license or passport photo), include one photo that shows entire document page

Once the card is processed,  an appointment will be made for the cardholder to pick up their card from the Parking Office located in T32.

The card will not have any access on it. To obtain access please contact Katie Raposo (raposk2@mcmaster.ca), provide her with your employee/student number, the room you require access, the 5 digits on the back of your card and cc' your supervisor.