Access Guide

Please follow the steps below to get access to the Genomics facility

1. Request training on an instrument/s via WRH PPMS or WIMR PPMS

Choose WRH PPMS for training on the following instruments:

• Qiacuity Digital PCR System
• BD Rhapsody HT Single Cell Multiomics System
• Agilent Tapestation 4200

Choose WIMR PPMS for training on the following instruments:

• qPCR machines
• iSeq100
• Thermocyclers
• Pre-PCR hood
• Thermomixer

Training on spatial transcriptomics platforms (Xenium and Visium Cytassist) are provided under special circumstances only. Please contact Genomics Facility staff to discuss your training requirement.

      2. Attend training and lab induction session

Once you have submitted your training request on PPMS, the Genomics Advanced Specialist will arrange a time with you for your training and induction session. At the end of the session, you will:

• Be able to use the instrument autonomously
• Be familiar with PC1 and PC2 guidelines and how the facility operates
• Be familiar with instrument booking, data management and safety policies
• Be familiar with building evacuation procedure and closest emergency exits to the facility

     3. Sign and return training record form

Once training and induction is complete, you will receive a training record form by email. Please complete, sign the form and email it back to the Genomics Advanced Specialist for approval. Once approved, your swipe card will be activated for the Genomics facility labs.

Hours of Operation

Standard Research Hours​

6.00am to midnight Monday to Friday.
8.00am to 8.00pm weekends.

After Hours​​

All times outside of standard research and building access hours.​

For an unexpected stay after hours, you will need to give the onsite security officer two hours notice minimum, for approval and further information. For a planned stay after hours, one week’s notice in advance and approval from the Facility Manager is required. Any after hours security costs will be on-charged to the research centre concerned.