Product Realization Part-Time Biolab Technician at Newlab

<h1><strong>Product Realization Part-Time Technician - Biolab</strong></h1> <p><strong>Location:</strong> Brooklyn, NY (On-site)<br><strong>Team:</strong> Product Realization</p> <h2><strong>About the Role</strong></h2> <p>Newlab is seeking a highly capable, hands-on <strong>Biolab Technician</strong> to support and evolve our laboratory facilities. This part-time role is responsible for maintaining lab infrastructure, supporting member research and biotechnology prototyping, and ensuring a safe, high-performing, and compliant laboratory environment.</p> <p>The Biolab Technician is a core part of the greater Newlab Product Realization team, which provides the critical infrastructure and support necessary for members to turn ambitious, real-world solutions into physical reality. You will work directly within our laboratory spaces, supporting startups, engineers, and scientists building cutting-edge biological and life-science solutions.</p> <h2><strong>What You’ll Do</strong></h2> <h3><strong>Operational Excellence &amp; Lab Maintenance</strong></h3> <ul> <li><strong>Procurement &amp; Sourcing:</strong> Consult on the specification, sourcing, and optimization of new or replacement laboratory instrumentation.</li> <li><strong>Inventory Control:</strong> Maintain an inventory schedule for shared consumables, reagents, and laboratory PPE.</li> <li><strong>Technical Presence:</strong> Provide a consistent, expert presence in the lab to offer real-time troubleshooting, equipment maintenance, and ensure adherence to best practices.</li> </ul> <h3><strong>Member Education &amp; Technical Mentorship</strong></h3> <ul> <li><strong>Onboarding &amp; Orientation:</strong> Lead mandatory "Safety and Basic Use" orientations for all lab users to ensure compliance with Newlab policies.</li> <li><strong>Equipment Training:</strong> Conduct hands-on training sessions for specialized laboratory tools, ensuring members are ready for independent use.</li> <li><strong>Knowledge Continuity:</strong> Update, refine, and maintain the standard operating procedures (SOPs) and OS section for Biolab tools and materials.</li> <li><strong>Experimental Guidance:</strong> Act as a resource and mentor for members regarding experimental setup and best practices for laboratory instrumentation.</li> </ul> <h3><strong>Safety &amp; Compliance Oversight</strong></h3> <ul> <li><strong>Documentation:</strong> Modernize, update, and manage the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) database.</li> <li><strong>Vetting &amp; Intake:</strong> Oversee the technical assessment and intake of new project proposals and SDS submissions.</li> <li><strong>Waste Protocols:</strong> Establish and enforce clear, company-specific disposal protocols for both lab-provided media and proprietary project waste.</li> <li><strong>Inspections:</strong> Perform routine safety inspections and ensure absolute adherence to standard laboratory safety protocols.</li> </ul> <h3><strong>Legacy Material &amp; Chemical Management</strong></h3> <ul> <li><strong>Audit:</strong> Resolve the backlog of abandoned chemicals left by former companies.</li> <li><strong>Assessment Framework:</strong> Develop and implement a "Disposal vs. Community Use" assessment framework for incoming and legacy materials.</li> <li><strong>Long-Term Tracking:</strong> Implement a more robust system for tracking materials in long-term storage to prevent future abandonment.</li> </ul> <h2><strong>What you’ll Bring</strong></h2> <h3><strong>Technical Qualifications</strong></h3> <ul> <li><strong>2+ years of hands-on laboratory experience:</strong> Prior experience working in or managing a wet lab, biological research facility, or shared incubator environment.</li> <li><strong>Relevant coursework</strong> in biology, chemistry, or material science.</li> <li><strong>Facility Knowledge:</strong> An understanding of chemical hygiene, bio-safety protocols (BSL-1), and regulatory compliance.</li> <li><strong>Equipment Familiarity:</strong> Hands-on experience operating and troubleshooting standard laboratory instrumentation and analytical equipment.</li> <li><strong>Communication:</strong> Excellent interpersonal skills with a "customer-service" mindset to support, train, and mentor a diverse community of innovators and startups.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Operations and Systems: Ability to track maintenance logs, inventory, and workflows digitally, proficiency in Google Workspace<br></strong></p> <h3><strong>Professional Traits</strong></h3> <ul> <li>Strong customer service mindset and ability to support a diverse technical community</li> <li>Highly organized and safety-conscious</li> <li>Strong troubleshooting instincts</li> <li>Comfortable training and mentoring others</li> <li>Self-starter who takes ownership of tools and spaces</li> <li>Patient, collaborative, and community-oriented</li> </ul> <p><strong>Physical Requirements:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Able to stand for extended periods</li> <li>Able to lift up to 50 lbs</li> <li>Bending, reaching &amp; able to climb ladders</li> <li>Wearing required personal protective equipment (lab coat, gloves, safety glasses, etc.)</li> <li>Moving carts or equipment around the lab</li> </ul> <h2><strong>Nice to Have</strong></h2> <p>Experience or interest in any of the following:</p> <ul> <li>3D printers, laser cutters, electronics</li> <li>Plumbing, pneumatic, hydraulic systems</li> <li>Web design (portfolio sites, documentation pages, or light front-end development)</li> <li>Supporting hardware startups or product teams</li> <li>Working in a makerspace or shared lab environment</li> </ul> <h2><strong>Culture at Newlab</strong></h2> <p>Newlab is a community-driven innovation platform where engineers, founders, and creative technologists build ambitious solutions in climate, energy, mobility, and advanced technologies.</p> <p>We value safety, curiosity, craftsmanship, collaboration, and shared responsibility. Our Biolab is a central part of turning ideas into physical reality — and this role helps ensure that infrastructure remains reliable, safe, and responsive to member needs.</p> <p>You’ll work in a fast-moving, hands-on environment where no two days are the same.</p> <h3><strong>Schedule &amp; Compensation</strong></h3> <ul> <li><strong>Schedule:</strong> Part-time, 25–29 hours per week. Hours must be consistent and aligned with core laboratory operational needs within the Mon-Friday 9AM-5PM.&nbsp;</li> <li><strong>Hourly Rate (NYC):</strong> $25.00 – $30.00 per hour.</li> <li><em>Final compensation will be determined based on experience, technical breadth, and scope of responsibility.</em></li> </ul> <h3><strong>Perks &amp; Community</strong></h3> <ul> <li><strong>Facility Access:</strong> Full access to Newlab’s state-of-the-art fabrication facilities and prototyping spaces.</li> <li><strong>Network &amp; Community:</strong> Opportunity to work closely with groundbreaking startups, engineers, and scientists in a mission-driven, highly collaborative environment.</li> </ul> <h2><strong>Equal Opportunity Employer</strong></h2> <p>Newlab is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.</p> <p><br><br></p>