BioPILOT Lab provides members with access to advanced research equipment supporting cell biology, microbiology, biochemistry, and molecular biology investigations. Our comprehensive suite of instruments and facilities enables everything from basic research to product development and validation.
BioPILOT Member equipment scheduling site (iLab)
Our equipment is organized into three categories for easy access:
| Item | Model | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-mode plate reader | BioTek Synergy (Agilent) | Absorption, fluorescence, and luminescence; Take3 plates for protein and nucleic acid quantification |
| qPCR system | QuantStudio 6 Flex (Applied Biosystems) | 96-well and 384-well plates |
| PCR workstation | AirClean | |
| Thermocyclers | ||
| SDS-PAGE / western blotting | ThermoFisher | MiniGel tanks, iBlot2 dry transfer systems |
| Gel and blot imaging | iBright CL50 (ThermoFisher) | Image acquisition and analysis of protein blots, nucleic acid gels, colony counts; chemiluminescence, fluorescence, visible light |
| Microbial culture | Incubator/shakers | |
| Spectrophotometer | BioMATE with 8-cuvette carousel | |
| Biosafety cabinets | 2 x 4 foot BSCs (Baker) | Primarily used for microbial culture; certified annually |
| Repeat pipettor | Eppendorf E3 | Programmable dispensing |
| Microcentrifuge | Sorvall Legend | Refrigerated microcentrifuge |
| Centrifuge | Eppendorf 5910 Ri | Programmable dispensing |
| Pipettors | Multiple | Eppendorf pipets, multichannel pipets (Calibrated annually); Serological pipet controllers |
| Solution preparation | Analytical balances (Mettler Toledo); pH meter | |
| Microscope | Olympus CKX53 inverted fluorescent microscope | LC35 color digital camera; phase contrast, brightfield and fluorescence (DAPI, green and red fluorescence filters) |
| Immunohistochemistry | Reagent buckets, Pressure cookers for antigen retrieval | We do not have a microtome, processor, or embedding system on site, but can refer you to excellent regional histopathology and imaging cores for tissue processing and special stains |
| Small equipment | Multiple | Vortexes, minifuges, stir plates, heat blocks, water baths |
| Refrigerators, freezers | Multiple | Storage available in designated racks and shelves; refrigerator, -20degreeC and –80degreeC freezers |
| Sonicator | QSonica | 500W with sound enclosure, cup horn, and recirculating chiller |
| Item | Model | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| CO2 Incubators | ThermoFisher | 4 units owned by BioPILOT, 2 units owned by USM |
| Water bath | Multiple | With beads |
| Centrifuges | Multiple | Fixed angle (15 mL tubes); swinging bucket (15 and 50 mL tubes) |
| Biosafety cabinets | 3 x 6 foot BSCs | Primarily used for animal cell culture; certified annually |
| Item | Model | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical fume hoods | Certified annually by USM | 2 within BioPILOT Lab space |
| Autoclave | One floor down from BioPILOT Lab space | |
| Ice maker | One floor down form BioPILOT Lab space |
Don’t see what you need? Let us know! We continually expand our capabilities based on member needs and can connect you with regional core facilities for specialized equipment access. Our team provides comprehensive training and support to ensure you can maximize the value of our research infrastructure.
Contact us to learn more about equipment specifications or to discuss your specific research requirements.
All equipment is regularly maintained and calibrated to ensure reliable performance. Training is required before independent use of any equipment.