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The Laboratory Equipment and Supplies Office (LESO) under the Vice-Rector for Finance supports academic and research units of the University regarding their chemical, apparatus, and equipment requirements. It has umbrella supervision over the different laboratories in the University addressing the needs of the students, laboratory instructors, and researchers.
The main office is located on the 8th floor of the UST Central Laboratory Building which houses the Administrative Office, Chemical Preparation Area, Instrumentation Service Center, Chemical Stockroom, and the state-of-the-art Laboratory Glassware & Apparatus Warehouse. LESO maintains a storage room on the 9th floor for controlled and regulated chemicals with licenses from PNP and PDEA. At the same time, the Hazardous Waste Storage Area is located on the ground floor.
A satellite office on the 9th floor of the Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati Building caters to the needs of the UST Senior High School.
The Laboratory Equipment and Supplies Office is committed to providing selfless support services to students, academic staff, and researchers and promoting high standards of honesty and integrity in the management of laboratory resources at the University.
The Laboratory Equipment and Supplies Office envisions itself as a department of competent and compassionate persons, adequately equipped with state-of-the-art safety and security provisions, committed to quality services for the Thomasian community.
Administrative and Support Division
Chemical Preparation Division
Chemicals and Apparatus Stockroom
Instrumentation Service Center
The aim of KEEP UP THE PACE is to provide the community with the apparatus, chemicals, and equipment through:
Through PROMOTE SAFE, LESO’s commitment to keep the community free of harm will be realized by:
Because we want to GIVE THE BEST to our stakeholders, we make sure that we exemplify excellence by:
Asst. Prof. Vincent Thomas S. Alferos V, RMT, MD
Administrator
Mr. Nino Andree Caguimbal, MSc
Laboratory Supervisor,
Department of Biological Sciences
Assoc. Prof. Felicidad Christina R. Peñafiel, PhD
Laboratory Supervisor,
Department of Chemistry
Mr. Gerald Thomas B. Soliven, MSc
Laboratory Supervisor, Department of Biological Sciences
Mr. Kent Cesar C. Gervacio, MSc
Laboratory Supervisor, Department of Chemistry
Mr. John P. Paulin, MSc
Laboratory Coordinator, Biochemistry
Assoc. Prof. Maria Ruth B. Pineda-Cortel, PhD
Laboratory Coordinator,
Medical Technology
Asst. Prof. Rhona P. Ramos, MSc
Laboratory Coordinator, Pharmacy
Prof. Franelyne P. Casuga, PhD
Animal House
Assoc. Prof. Grace F. Azares, RCh, MSc
Laboratory Supervisor, Education
Mr. Lyle Patrick D. Tangcuangco, MSPT
College of Rehabilitation Center
Engr. Divine Angela G. Sumalinog, PhD
Laboratory Supervisor,
Chemical Engineering
Engr. Rocel Pioquinto-Surla, MEng
Laboratory Supervisor, Civil Engineering
Engr. Hyson Peter R. David, MEngSc
Laboratory Supervisor,
Electrical Engineering
Engr. Josyl Mariela R. Reyes, MSc
Laboratory Supervisor, Electronics Engineering
Engr. Yoshiki B. Kurata, PhD, CIE, Assoc. ASEAN Engr
Laboratory Supervisor,
Industrial Engineering
Engr. Jeffrey G. Mercado, RMEE, MSc
Laboratory Supervisor, Mechanical Engineering
Asst. Prof. Rogelio Jr. O. Almira, PME, MSc, ASEAN Engr
Laboratory Supervisor,
Machine Shop
Asst. Prof. Noel S. Sabarillo, MSc
Laboratory Supervisor, Chemistry Laboratory
Asst. Prof. John Michael S. Abrera, MEng, MSc
Laboratory Supervisor, Engineering Physics Laboratory
Junior Teacher Ellis Mika C. Triño, MSc
SHS Laboratory
Joel P. Gutierrez
Office Clerks
Aida Gertrudes M. Manapat
Office Clerks
Guillermo M. Parica
Counter Clerk
Jennifer G. Lopez-Madlangbayan
Chemist
Jesusa Maria Aileen S. Brigado
Chemical Technician
Jielyn U. Cruz
Laboratory Technician (Chemicals)
Carlo Oliver M. Olayta
Laboratory Technician (Chemicals)
Daniel C. Velarde
Laboratory Technician (Apparatus)
Henry C. Gimenez
Stockroom Clerks (Apparatus)
Elvis E. Rodulfo
Stockroom Clerks (Chemicals)
Niño Marvin V. Añasco
Instrumentation Technician
John Nico S. Magno
Instrumentation Technician
To request for apparatus and glassware, please follow the instructions:
Step 1: Check the Masterlist of Apparatus for the availability of your request
Step 2: Download and fill out the Apparatus and Glassware Request Form
Apparatus / Chemical Requisition Form https://bit.ly/3XuWtOy
Step 3: After filling out the form, email it to leso@ust.edu.ph for a price quote. We’ll return it with payment instructions.
Step 4: After payment, kindly fill out the Google form and attach a copy of both the requisition form and official receipt https://forms.gle/hNqyBEYR4XXJFS896
Step 5: You will receive an email from LESO on the schedule of claiming your request.
To request for chemicals, please follow the instructions:
Step 1: Check the chemicals/reagents in the Masterlist of Chemicals and LBOM of Prepared Reagents
LESO LBOM OF CHEMICALS_updated.pdf
Step 2: Download and fill out the Chemical Request Form and Hazardous Substance Risk Assessment Form
Note: The adviser must sign the Chemical Request Form.
Apparatus / Chemical Requisition Form https://bit.ly/3XuWtOy
Hazardous Substance Risk Assessment Form https://bit.ly/4csnp5Z
Step 3: After filling out the form, email it to leso@ust.edu.ph cc’ed to your adviser for a price quote. We’ll return it with payment instructions.
Step 4: After payment, kindly fill out the Google form and attach a copy of the Requisition form, Hazardous Substance Risk Assessment Form, and official receipt https://forms.gle/EayQhYf2Hny2ySYFA
Step 5: You will receive an email from LESO on the schedule of claiming your request. Please note that the reagent preparation commences after payment verification and takes 1-3 working days to complete.
To request for instrumentation services, please follow the instructions:
Step 1: Check available services offered by the LESO Instrumentation Service Center
LESO_Instrumentation_Services.pdf
Step 2: Download and fill out the Job Order Request Form
Step 3: After completing the form, please email it to nvanasco@ust.edu.ph
Step 4: You will receive an email with the assessment schedule.