Getting Started

• Make sure you are added to the lab mailing list
• Setup an account on Github and request to be added to the Meyer lab
• Ask to be invited to the lab Slack
• Ensure your files are backed up to Box or to the lab’s Synology server

Computational work

Read through the specific instructions for getting started with computational work.

Wet lab

Here are some basic tasks to help you get started and situated in the lab:

• Online trainings—complete these prior to the on-site lab safety training. These can be found here
  • NIH Guidelines for UCLA Researchers: IBC Compliance Training
  • Lab Safety Fundamentals
  • Chemical Hygiene Plan
  • Medical Waste Management Online Training
  • Injury & Illness Prevention Program Online Training
  • Biosafety Fundamentals: BSL2 and BSL2+
  • Bloodborne Pathogens Online Training
  • Safe Use of Biosafety Cabinets

• On-site safety training—print out this form and have it ready to fill out during the training.

• Key and BruinCard request forms—the process for obtaining these can be found here.
  • Room numbers
    • Lab room (physical key access): 5030 and 5031
    • Graduate student offices (BruinCard access): 5122)