2600 Kenny Road
Columbus, Ohio 43210 (see map)
Phone: (614) 292-4219
Fax: (614) 292-0546

Hours of Operation: 7:00 am to 4:00 pm

The Scientific Warehouse operates as a repository of many of the University’s scientific supplies. Reagent-grade organic and inorganic chemicals, various salts, acids, bases, solvents and alcohols, are just a few examples of the range of available resources to the University customer. We currently stock over 1000 items, which can be delivered to the room specified by the next working day. This warehouse also handles the distribution of laboratory supplies ordered through the Lab Prime Supplier Program.

Scientific Warehouse - Placing an Order

The Scientific Warehouse offers a variety of convenient options to place your order:

• On-Line Catalog (using On-Line Purchasing through the Financials System)
• Fax
• Campus Mail

Payment to the Scientific Warehouse is made easy with the following options:

• 100W (see Policy Guidelines)
• Purchasing Card
• On-Line Purchasing through the Financials System

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Scientific Warehouse - Delivery

The Scientific Warehouse provides next day delivery on stocked items with no additional delivery, shipping or dock charges.

• Orders placed by 3 pm will be delivered the next business day.
• Orders placed after 3 pm will be delivered in two business days.

In order to expedite delivery, the following information is required:

• Room number, building name and street address
• Contact person and phone number
• Delivery points

A packing slip indicating the item description and the quantity ordered will be attached to your delivery. You will be asked to print your name on our manifest as proof of delivery.

*Please check all orders upon receipt. Report any omissions, errors or damage to a Scientific Warehouse representative immediately by calling 292-4219.

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Scientific Warehouse - Billing, Credits and Returns

Billing

Purchases from The Scientific Warehouse are invoiced throughout the month and may be reviewed on:

• GL monthly statements
• eReports
• Financials System – Procurement Inquiry pages

Credits & Returns

• Returns may receive a full credit if requested within 30 days of receipt of the order.
• If the item is defective, a credit will be issued for the entire quantity ordered. We reserve the right to pick up the item and return it to our warehouse in order to be credited by our supplier.
• Special order items may not be returned unless they are defective.
• All other returns will be credited only if they are in new condition and in its original factory packaging for resell.
• Credits will be issued on quantity returned
• Credits will appear on your next GL statement.

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