Laboratory services

Laboratory services

• Delivery of goods and consumables

  FCO Logistics handles the receipt and distribution of goods for/to the research environment. When ordering, please clearly indicate the delivery location. A signature is required from the recipient upon delivery. Researchers are themselves responsible for the storage of the material delivered, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

  For the O|2 Lab Building and Research Building VU, FCO Logistics supplies standard consumables, such as dry ice and solvents for rinsing machines. These do not have to be ordered separately, but are delivered as standard (e.g. weekly). FCO ensures that sufficient (minimum) stock is always available. For questions, contact FCO Logistics on +31 (0)20-5985600 or logistiek.fco@vu.nl.

• Transport of special goods

  FCO Logistics supports in the transport of special goods, such as biological material. This is subject to special regulations. Contact FCO Logistics to discuss the possibilities +31 (0)20-5985600 or teamleidinglogistiek.fco@vu.nl). Shipping is done from the Mailroom.

• Delivery of liquid nitrogen

  Upon request, FCO Logistics provides delivery of liquid nitrogen. There is a charge for this. As a VU employee, you make the request via the Serviceportal. As an external without a VUnet ID, you make the request via the External Service Portal or via the FCO Service Desk.

  Clearly indicate which and how many barrels you want to order and the delivery location. Requests made before 2pm can be delivered the next working day. Please note: as a researcher, you are responsible for disconnecting and connecting the barrels yourself. This is not done by Logistics.

• Transport gas cylinders

  Upon request, FCO Logistics provides delivery and disposal of gas bottles/cylinders. You order gases via Labservant (VU internal). External parties (without access to Labservant) place their order FCO Logistics via bestellinggasflessen.fco.logistiek@vu.nl.

  Clearly indicate what you want to order and the delivery location. FCO Logistics will arrange transport of the gas cylinders across campus. The cost will be charged. To have empty gas cylinders collected, send an email to bestellinggasflessen.fco.logistiek@vu.nl. Please note that as a researcher, you are responsible for disconnecting and connecting the cylinders yourself. This is not done by Logistics.

• Ordering SZA vessels

  Would you like to order SZA (Specific Hospital Waste) vessels? Please indicate clearly which and how many drums you want to order and the delivery location. Please note that there are costs involved. These will be charged after delivery.

  As a VU employee, do the request through the Service Portal. As an external without a VUnet ID, make the request through the Service Portal external or submit your order through the FCO Service Desk.

• Waste collection and disposal

  FCO Logistics provides disposal of industrial and hazardous waste from the lab environment, such as chemical waste and Specific Hospital Waste (SZA). Transport takes place in accordance with ADR legislation.

  For the collection and storage of waste, separate waste rooms are set up in the research environment. Roller containers are present here for the collection of commercial waste, such as paper/cardboard, glass, P/D and residual waste. These are emptied by FCO Logistics during waste rounds. There are also safety cabinets in the waste rooms for the storage of hazardous waste and space to place drums containing SZA and solid chemical waste.

  As a researcher, you are responsible for properly packaging and labeling the waste as well as reporting waste for transport. Only use UN-approved collection equipment provided by the VU and follow the guidelines for storage (see Waste disposal guide for hazardous waste). Notification of transport goes through Labservant (= waste request). FCO Logistics then ensures that the hazardous waste is disposed of. Please note: Waste that is not properly packaged, labeled or notified will not be disposed of!

  Radioactive waste is collected by an outside service through a special procedure. For more information, contact VU Amsterdam's Coordinating Radiation Expert (j.h.p.m.houben-weerts@vu.nl).

• Textile cleaning

  FCO has outsourced textile cleaning (such as hand/tea towels, lab coats) to an external party. Faculties and departments of VU Amsterdam can use this for a fee. By mutual agreement, agreements are made about the frequency of the work, the manner in which the service is performed and the location where the items are collected and delivered. This varies per building and per user. Users themselves are responsible for depositing items at the agreed upon collection locations and in accordance with applicable guidelines and conditions (think of autoclaving lab coats).

  Requests for textile cleaning are made through the FCO Service Desk. Charges will be passed on. Invoicing is done directly by the supplier, in accordance with the price agreements in the framework agreement.

• Hazardous waste guide and waste manual

  • Hazardous waste manual
  • Waste manual