815 Mercer Facts

Street Address
UW Medicine at South Lake Union
815 Mercer St.
Seattle, WA 98109-4714

Campus  Address
UW Medicine at South Lake Union
Box 358050.
Seattle, WA 98195-8050

Building Directory
The Building directory is available at SLU Directory
 

Key Contacts
Mike Robertson, Site Manager, Room 123, (206) 897-1548, mrob@u.washington.edu
Building Administrator (TBA), Room 122, (206) 685-8769,
Jon Paras, Site Coordinator, Front Desk, (206) 897-1327, parasj@u.washington.edu
Steve Caldwell, Loading Dock Coordinator, Room B51, (206) 897-1547
Richard Powers, Building Engineer, Room B52, (206) 624-4641
Infocentre Service Desk, (206) 268-9823, https://facilities.info-centre.com
 

Building Access
Access cards are available by written request using the Access Card Request form

The lobby doors are open from 7am to 6pm weekdays.  Security starts with you:  If you don’t recognize someone who is accompanying you through the door or up the elevator, please feel free to introduce yourself and ask to see their ID.

Lost Access Cards / Keys
There is a $20 deposit for each replacement access card or key.  If you have lost your access card and/or keys, please complete an Replacement Access card form or Replacement Key Request Form.  Come to Room 122 with your deposit in the form of a check or money order (no cash or credit/debit cards).  You will be given a receipt for your deposit.  Take the Access Card Request Form or Key Request Form and the receipt to Room B52 to obtain your access card or key.

Identification Badges
All employees at 815 Mercer are expected to follow the ID badge regulations as at Health Sciences and Harborview.  Everyone in the building wears a photo ID badge at the following times:

• After hours, i.e., weekdays before 7am and after 6pm and all day on weekends and holidays.
• At all times in animal quarters or laboratories where animals are present.
• At all times in high security laboratories where sensitive research, hazardous chemicals, radioactive materials or select agents are present.

Photo IDs are obtained in Health Sciences.  Refer to http://depts.washington.edu/hsasf/building/id_request.html for location, hours of operation and forms.  Department should be designated as “UW Medicine at SLU” or the specific department.  Do not use the photo ID form to request an access card for 815 Mercer.

Security Monitoring
815 Mercer is monitored by a security firm during non-business hours.  It is not served by UW Police.  Use Infocentre to contact the security firm. (800) 861-0245.

Fire or Police Emergencies
815 Mercer is not served by UW Police.  For fire or police emergencies, dial 9-911.

Emergency Procedures
Refer to the Emergency Procedure manual located in your lab for exit locations and other important procedures.  When a fire alarm sounds, please make sure to exit the building immediately.  Do not call anyone to confirm validity of alarm.  All labs should have a point person that will notify you once the building is safe to re-enter.  Periodic fire drills and earthquake drills are provided to practice these procedures  in the event of an actual emergency.  Please take the opportunity to benefit from these events.

First Aid
First aid kits are located on the tops of refrigerators in the kitchen areas.  Please see your Lab Manager for location of other first aid supplies.  It is the responsibility of each lab to notify SLU Administration when supplies are needed for these kits.

Visitors and Guests
Visitors and guests should check in with the receptionist on the first floor to contact their host and receive a guest pass.

Regeneration Station
The Regeneration Station is located on the first floor near the south entrance.  It is managed by UW Housing and Food Services.  Hours of operation:  8am to 3pm weekdays.

Vending Machines
Vending machines are located on the first floor adjacent to the Regeneration Station.  Please see the Site Manager for questions or concerns about the machines or contact Michael Meyering at Housing and Food Services, (206) 685-8221 or meyering@u.washington.edu.

Kitchen Areas
All employees share the kitchen areas on all four floors.  Refrigerators are a shared resource.  The refrigerators should be cleaned out periodically by a member of your lab groups.

Computers and Printers
Computers and printers are the responsibility of the individual investigators and departments.  The IT infrastructure and SLU Domain are provided by Pathology Computer Support.  Contact http://www.pathology.washington.edu/tech/ to file a tech request.  Desktop support is available on an annual basis or per event as determined by each investigator or department.

Copiers
Central copiers are located on the 2^nd and 4^th floors near the kitchens.  For problems with the copiers or copy codes, contact Jon Paras at the front desk or by calling 897-1327 or emailing parasj@u.washington.edu.  Copy paper for the copy machines is purchased centrally and should not be used for lab or desktop printers or fax machines.

Fax Machines
Central fax machines are located at the front desk and floors 3 and 4.  Questions or problems about these machines should be reported to Jon Paras at 897-1327 or parasj@u.washington.edu.

Research Equipment Repair
Repair of certain laboratory equipment can be arranged with UW Scientific Instruments Department at 543-5580.

Shared Equipment
Select research equipment is shared with all researchers in the building.  Repairs and maintenance for these instruments should be arranged with SLU Administration.

Freezer Alarm System
There is a building-wide freezer alarm system available for freezers with internal alarm systems.  For more information, contact Mike Robertson, Site Manager, mrob@u.washington.edu.  To add or remove a freezer from the system, submit a request on InfoCentre.

Dry Ice
Dry ice is available in Room B56.  Please be prepared to provide a budget number and PI name.  Dry ice is billed monthly via Cost Transfer Invoice.

Autoclaving and Dishwashing
Autoclave and dishwashing services are provided by the Cell and Tissue Culture Cost Center located in Room B56.  Contact Tony Saulewicz at subaru13@u.washington.edu for details.

Flow Cytometry
Cell analysis and cell sorting are available in the Scientific Equipment Recharge Center located in Room 119.  Contact Fred Lewis at flewis@u.washington.edu for details or visit SLU Flow lab.

Confocal Microscopy
Confocal microscope services are available in the Scientific Equipment Recharge Center.  Contact Ron Seifert at ronse@u.washington.edu for details.

Conference Room and Auditorium Scheduling
Reservations for building conference rooms and the Blue Flame auditorium can be made by contacting Jon Paras at 897-1327 or parasj@u.washington.edu or through Infocentre (206-268-9823).

Projector Scheduling
Reservations for building projectors can be made by contacting Jon Paras at 897-1327 or parasj@u.washington.edu or through Infocentre at 206-268-9823.

Procedure Room Scheduling
Reservations for procedure rooms can be made by contacting Jon Paras at 897-1327 or parasj@u.washington.edu or through Infocentre at 206-268-9823.

Lockers
Lockers are available in the 2^nd, 3^rd, and 4^th floor restrooms on a first come, first served basis.  Questions or problems should be reported to the Site Manager, Mike Robertson at 206-897-1548.

Showers
Showers are located in the 2^nd floor restrooms.

Telephones and Ethernet
All Ethernet and telephone-related requests and changes should be made through Jon Paras at 897-1327 or parasj@u.washington.edu

Long Distance
Long distance access should be requested through your supervisor or budget manager.

Waste Disposal
All labs are responsible for disposing all foam packing and cardboard boxes.  Receptacles for foam peanuts are available on all floors.  Cardboard boxes should be broken down and placed next to recycle bins and/or garbage containers.  Garbage containers and Recycle bins are available by placing a request on Infocentre.  Battery recycling is available in the mailroom in the basement.  Hazardous waste disposal is scheduled through EH&S. Contact Matt Moeller, maddmatt@u.washington.edu at EHS for arrangements.

The custodial staff is responsible for disposing of trash and recycling receptacles in offices and labs.  Items inadvertently placed in or on trash containers or recycling receptacles will be assumed to be for disposal.

Loading Dock
For delivery issues, please call the Loading Dock Coordinator, at 897-1547.  The Loading Dock Coordinator will ensure that packages and deliveries are properly received at the loading dock and then make arrangements for internal delivery within the building.

Mail
The Loading Dock Coordinator picks up campus and US mail at 9:30am from the collections boxes located in each lab.  All incoming mail is distributed to the departmental boxes throughout the building.

• To assure proper delivery of mail and packages, all mail must include a contact name and lab group. 
• Campus mail pick up and delivery is at 11am. 
• US mail will be delivered around 10am. 
• Package Deliveries via UPS, FedEx, and DHL must be addressed using Lab name, Room #, Attention to and the street address:  815 Mercer St, Seattle, WA  98109-4325.
• Outgoing packages via UPS, FedEx and DHL must be at the designated pick-up area of the loading dock by 2:30pm daily.

Courier to A-300 Health Sciences
West courier has a posted schedule at the outgoing mailbox in the loading dock for mail between 815 mercer and campus Box 357242 (A300).  This is for urgent business only – please arrange for pick up at A300.

Facility Management
McKinstry Essention is the building facility management firm hired by the School of Medicine to maintain all building functions and support approved renovations.  Their primary work request tool is called InfoCentre.  Access to Infocentre is on a need basis.  Contact Mike Robertson, Site Manager, or Building Administrator(TBA), for access.  Requests can also be submitted to Jon Paras at 897-1327 or parasj@u.washington.edu.

Renovations and Tenant Improvements
Minor renovations to lab casework, installation of cabinetry and equipment is managed by McKinstry Essention.  Requests should be submitted through Infocentre.  When budget approval is required, it will be obtained in writing through Mike Robertson, Site Manager, mrob@u.washington.edu.

Repairs
Concerns or repair requests regarding installed building systems including but not limited to light, HVAC, plumbing, windows, etc. should go to McKinstry Essention via InfoCentre.

Cleaning
Questions regarding cleaning service, please contact McKinstry Essention via InfoCentre.

Transportation
A transportation information board is located on the first floor of 815 Mercer St.  Additional transportation questions can be answered by contacting your Lake Union Employee Transportation Coordinator, Miranda Leidich, at 206-685-7449. Or visit UW Transportation Services @ www.washington.edu/admin/facserv/transportation/

Bicycles
Bike lockers are located on in the parking lot on 8^th Avenue on a first come, first served basis.  Please see Mike Robertson, mrob@u.washington.edu,  Site Manager, for keys to lockers.  Bike racks are located in the parking lot to the south of the building.

For issues related to bicycling safety in and to and from the South Lake Union area, contact Cascade Bicycle Club, www.cascade.org, or the Seattle Bicycle Advisory Board, www.seattle.gov/sbab.

Parking
Single Occupancy Vehicle Parking permits are available through Parking Services.  SLU Parking Permits allow Out-of- Area parking in all on-campus lots except Triangle.  Approval of the Dean’s Office is required prior to obtaining a parking pass for SLU.  See Building Administrator(TBA), for approval.  All other UW parking permits, including daily commuter tickets and Harborview parking permits are accepted at the SLU parking area.  Guests are encouraged to use street parking and area parking lots. Information on SlU Parking During Phase II constructions click here.

Carpool Parking
Carpool parking is available at the same rates as charged on campus.  All individuals in the carpool must be approved for parking at South Lake Union to participate in this program and follow the guidelines set by Parking Services.

Motorcycle Parking
Motorcycles are allowed to park at no cost in designated areas of 815 Mercer and behind the Rosen Building.  Please contact Mike Robertson, Site Manager, mrob@u.washington.edu for details.

South Lake Union Shuttle
The School of Medicine provides a shuttle service between 815 Mercer and Health Sciences.  Schedules and stop locations are posted on the transportation board on the first floor or visit www.washington.edu/admin/shuttles.

Bus Transportation
See the Metro Trip Planner at http://tripplanner.metrokc.gov/ for public transportation availability to and from 815 Mercer St.

Escort Service
To request an escort by the private security company, contact First Response at (206) 762-4420 or (866) 686-1886.

Comings and Goings
Please notify SLU Administration whenever there are new people in your group and when people separate from your group, this location, or the University.  Notice should be send to Building Administrator TBA.

Listservs
There are a number of listservs available to aid communication in the 815 Mercer community. 

SLU@u.washington.edu – Ideally everyone at 815 Mercer is part of this list.  It is used to make general announcements of interest to the majority of recipients.

SLU-LabMgrs@u.washington.edu – This list is used to communicate information that is most pertinent to individuals who are responsible for the day-to-day operations of the research laboratories at 815 Mercer.

SLU-PIs@u.washington.edu – This list is used to communicate information among the principal investigators located at 815 Mercer.

815Phase2@u.washington.edu – This list is used to communicate information regarding the Phase 2 Construction Project and its impact to those working at 815 Mercer.  Recipients of this list include everyone at 815 Mercer, department administrators, representatives of Facilities, Vulcan, and construction operations.

Art
Up and coming artists are encouraged to contact the 815 Mercer Art Committee to become a part of the rotating exhibit on the first floor.  Contact Building Administrator(TBA) or Steve Schwartz at steves@u.washington.edu for details.