Methods in Anopheles Research - MR4

Chapter 1 : Insectary Operation1.5 Insectary Manager ResponsibilitiesPage 5 of 6d. What to do when nobody is here on the weekend and there is water leakinge. What to do when a request for a stock comes and the PI is not available to review the requestf. How to authenticate a DNA sample or mosquito stockg. Who the current contacts are at ATCC with whom to communicate regarding bioinformaticsh. Information required for quarterly and annual reports is consistently recorded and madeavailable to the PI.i. Number of shipmentsj. Most-requested materialsk. Summaries of destinationsl. Summaries of material arriving unusablem. Summaries of replacement requests12. Web information is correct and understandable. This will be accomplished by:a. Coordinating with the ATCC bioinformatics personnelb. Producing all data in database form so that it can easily be sorted, searched, and stored.c. Acquiring new information, photographs, and technologies to make the MR4 web site moreuseful and interesting.d. Informing ATCC of changes needed in catalogues, forms, product information sheets etc. thatare available on the WWW.Budgets and Financial ManagementIn coordination with the Branch Program Specialist, the VRM is expected to ensure that:1. Supplies and equipment budgets for the repository are managed so as to best provide items neededfor the smooth operation of the repository.2. Budgets are not over or under-spent3. Orders are received and billed correctly4. Items are not charged to the VR budget without approval by the VRM or PI.Supervision of PersonnelWhile the ultimate responsibility for the conduct of personnel supervised by the VRM is with the PI, theVRM is expected to:1. Ensure that supervised personnel are aware of their responsibilities2. Be trained to perform all tasks3. Ensure that tasks are performed promptly4. Receive safety and security training