IBT Operations

Operations Resources

Facilities & Space

Building Access

The Institute of Biosciences and Technology (IBT) Alkek Building, located at 2121 W. Holcombe Blvd., Houston, TX 77030, is a badge-access controlled facility.

There is an onsite manned security desk at the lobby entrance for entry assistance when needed.

Hours of Operation: 7 a.m. – 6 p.m., Monday through Friday. For after-hours access assistance, contact security-houston@tamu.edu or 713-677-7464.

Card Access & Keys: Visit the IBT Security Desk in the lobby of the Alkek Building at 2121 W. Holcombe Blvd., Houston, TX 77030, for:

First-time badge requests that originated as part of your onboarding process.
Replacement badges (and to inactivate your original badge).
Physical keys—contact your center administrator.

TMC3 Collaborative Building: Badge access is handled separately. Please contact your center administrator with your request and a headshot.

Space Requests

For space inquiries, contact ibt-operations@tamu.edu.

Room & Facility Reservations

Submit an Ad Astra Reservation Request

Facilities Services

Submit an AggieWorks Maintenance Service Request

Shipping and Receiving

Receiving Dock hours of operation: 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Closed daily from 12 p.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Closed on all Texas A&M University Health Science Center holidays.
Small shipments are held at the Security Desk. The Security Officer will call or email when your package is ready for pickup.
All other shipments are received at the dock during standard dock hours. Packages are delivered as soon as possible. Priority and perishable shipments receive first delivery.
If you do not receive an expected package, first contact the vendor. If the vendor confirms successful delivery to the Alkek Building, call the Facilities office at (713) 677-7768 for assistance.

Parking Information

Parking is not authorized within the semi-circle fire lane at the main entrance of the IBT Alkek Building. If a visitor requires special assistance with parking, please contact the individual you are visiting for guidance.

The following parking options are available:

The surface Faculty Lot next to the IBT Alkek Building facing Pressler is card access only.
TMC Visitor Parking, including Garage 8, is located directly across the street from the IBT Alkek Building — TMC Visitor Parking.
TMC Parking Map and Contract | TMC Rates
Texas A&M University ENMED Building location, 1020 W. Holcombe Blvd., approximately two blocks walking distance from the IBT Alkek Building.
TMC Shuttle Services
Metrorail Red Line or the 002, 010, and 027 bus lines.

Safety & Compliance

Local Environmental Health and Safety Contact

Winston L. Baity II, EHS Specialist Supervisor
winb2@tamu.edu | Phone: 713-677-7953 | Fax: 713-677-7727

Emergency Numbers and Procedures

Facilities (Normal Hours 7 a.m. – 4 p.m., Monday through Friday): 713-677-7770
Facilities (After Hours): 713-677-7464
Security: 713-677-7700
Houston Campus Emergency Operations Plan

Texas A&M University Environmental Health and Safety Resources

Administrative Resources

IBT Business Office

Sherrie Cravy, Senior Business Administrator I

scravy@tamu.edu

Mary Cole, Senior Administrative Coordinator I

mcole@tamu.edu

Human Resources

Operations

For general Operations inquiries, contact:

Crystal Brower, Operations Manager

ibt-operations@tamu.edu

Payroll, Timesheets, and Leave Requests

Information Technology Resources

helpdesk@tamu.edu
IT Service Portal
Phone: 979-436-0250
Texas A&M University System Single Sign-On Logon (Tip: We recommend making this your homepage.)

Procurement and Purchasing

Travel and Reimbursements

Resources for Researchers

Principal Investigators (PIs) are responsible for ensuring lab safety, regulatory compliance, and proper equipment maintenance. Please refer to this page for more information regarding available resources.

Resources for Principal Investigators and Researchers

Texas A&M University – Biosafety Cabinets Resource Page