Student Researcher Requirements
- Laboratory Safety Orientation
- Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI)
Laboratory Safety Orientation
Students wishing to participate in laboratory research must complete a Laboratory Safety Orientation with the research core laboratory manager. Laboratory Safety Orientations are given each semester.
If you are a student participating in a research program or a faculty member that would like your class to complete a lab safety training, contact the laboratory manager to attend an upcoming laboratory safety orientation.
Once completed, students must take and pass the BMCC Core Laboratory Safety Review Quiz.
CITI Training
The City University of New York requires all researchers, including faculty, staff and student researchers to complete the Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) compliance course for the Responsible Conduct of Research. In addition, those working with human subjects (e.g. conducting surveys or evaluations with human participants) must complete the CITI Human Subjects Research course.
Faculty and Staff Researcher Requirements
- Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI)
- Certificate of Fitness for Chemical Laboratories (C-14)
- Follow BMCC Research Core Facilities Policies & Procedures
CITI Training
CUNY requires all researchers, including faculty, staff and student researchers to complete the Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) compliance courses for the Responsible Conduct of Research and the Protection of Human Subjects Research (only for human subjects studies).
All Research Core Laboratory facilities are accessible to students, staff, and faculty. Visit the Research Core Facilities page to learn more information about research lab policies and requirements, types of research facilities, and obtaining lab access.
Certificate of Fitness for Non-Production Chemical Laboratories (C-14)
All research laboratories containing controlled chemical materials require an individual holding a Certificate of Fitness for Non-Production Chemical Laboratories to be present at all times during operation.
Applicant Requirements:
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Read the Notice of Exam for the C of F for Non-Production Chemical Laboratories (C-14).
- Complete the Application Form.
- Provide a letter of recommendation from BMCC, on the BMCC letterhead, containing your full name and the applicant’s experience related to the Certificate of Fitness.
- Review the application procedure and take the exam.
