Thanks to the Facilities section, the laboratory’s operations stay online around the clock, every day of the year.

The Facilities section is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the infrastructure and operation of the laboratory building. These duties include coordinating the lab’s specialized heating, ventilation and air conditioning, and space planning, among others. This oversight ensures that laboratory operations are not interrupted due to facility failures, that the working environment is safe for staff, and that the environment outside of the Hygienic Laboratory stays safe.

Facilities staff works closely with the University of Iowa to support the proper functioning of laboratory systems, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. In addition to the major building systems, this section is responsible for small repair and improvement tasks throughout the building.