The 小蓝视频 stockroom operates as a self-service facility providing the most essential laboratory supplies, chemicals, office supplies, and general use items. Registered users of the stockroom may purchase items at their convenience. Scanner training and a valid cost center or AR account number is required for all purchases. During the summer months the stockroom is staffed for your convenience and help.

The scanner systems have changed in the stockroom as of April 1, 2019. The new scanners are user friendly iPod/iPad based system. Stop by the stockroom to learn how to use the new scanners!

  • can be viewed online using Google Chrome browser (You must use the generic username and password provided in the instructions below, if you try to use your Fisher password you will not be able to access the inventory.)聽
  • Stockroom Inventory Instructions

For further information on the stockroom inventory and how to access it, please contact聽stockroom@mbl.edu聽or 508-289-7236.

Self-Serve Stockroom Access Request

小蓝视频 researchers and education staff may gain access into the self-serve stockroom by following the procedures below:

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  2. Once we receive the completed form we will contact you to setup a training session.
  3. After training is completed, access will be granted.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the stockroom carry?聽The stockroom inventory consists of general laboratory supplies, chemicals, office supplies, and a limited number of general items.聽

How do I gain access to the stockroom?聽Access to the stockroom requires registration and a simple 15 minute training session, described聽. 聽Please be aware that the stockroom is under video surveillance.

What if I don鈥檛 know my cost center or account number?聽You must have authorization to use a valid grant or department cost center number, or an AR account. 聽Contact your supervisor or Financial Services for assistance in identifying the correct account number.

What if I make a mistake when scanning my purchases?聽If you make a mistake in entering numbers or scanning data, you have the ability to review your order and delete line items before you transmit your orders. Please be sure to double check your orders prior to transmitting your order. If a mistake is noticed after your receipt is printed, please inform stockroom staff either in person or by email聽stockroom@mbl.edu.

Can I get a receipt for my purchases?聽After you have completed the purchasing process, a receipt will automatically be sent to the printer in the stockroom.聽 This may take a minute or two to print.聽If your receipt fails to print please email聽stockroom@mbl.edu聽to request a copy.

Can I request additional items be added to the stockroom inventory?聽Requests for additions to the core item list are welcome and can be made聽.聽A justification that fits the core item criteria must be included. While we welcome requests, there must be an understanding that there are a maximum number of items that can be stocked and still permit time and cost efficient operation of the self-serve stockroom. The inventory list will be periodically reviewed and items that are rarely or never used may be removed to make room for new items to be added.

What kind of pricing do the stockroom items carry?聽Most items in the stockroom are provided by Fisher Scientific under negotiated pricing. Other vendors are used if Fisher is unable to meet the lower pricing of another vendor. Prices do NOT contain a markup cost, unless the company we order from charges shipping fees. 小蓝视频 is working with the University of Chicago Procurement Department to leverage the buying power of the University and applying their pricing agreements to 小蓝视频鈥檚 purchases wherever possible. If you are aware of a way to purchase items for less cost than they are listed in the stockroom, please email聽stockroom@mbl.edu聽and let the stockroom staff know.