Product Realization Part-Time Biolab Technician New 19 Morris Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11205

19 Morris Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11205

Newlab is seeking a highly capable, hands‑on Biolab Technician 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.

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.

• Procurement & Sourcing: Consult on the specification, sourcing, and optimization of new or replacement laboratory instrumentation.
• Inventory Control: Maintain an inventory schedule for shared consumables, reagents, and laboratory PPE.
• Technical Presence: Provide a consistent, expert presence in the lab to offer real‑time troubleshooting, equipment maintenance, and ensure adherence to best practices.

• Onboarding & Orientation: Lead mandatory "Safety and Basic Use" orientations for all lab users to ensure compliance with Newlab policies.
• Equipment Training: Conduct hands‑on training sessions for specialized laboratory tools, ensuring members are ready for independent use.
• Knowledge Continuity: Update, refine, and maintain the standard operating procedures (SOPs) and OS section for Biolab tools and materials.
• Experimental Guidance: Act as a resource and mentor for members regarding experimental setup and best practices for laboratory instrumentation.

• Documentation: Modernize, update, and manage the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) database.
• Vetting & Intake: Oversee the technical assessment and intake of new project proposals and SDS submissions.
• Waste Protocols: Establish and enforce clear, company‑specific disposal protocols for both lab‑provided media and proprietary project waste.
• Inspections: Perform routine safety inspections and ensure absolute adherence to standard laboratory safety protocols.

• Audit: Resolve the backlog of abandoned chemicals left by former companies.
• Assessment Framework: Develop and implement a "Disposal vs. Community Use" assessment framework for incoming and legacy materials.
• Long-Term Tracking: Implement a more robust system for tracking materials in long‑term storage to prevent future abandonment.

• 2+ years of hands‑on laboratory experience: Prior experience working in or managing a wet lab, biological research facility, or shared incubator environment.
• Relevant coursework in biology, chemistry, or material science.
• Facility Knowledge: An understanding of chemical hygiene, bio‑safety protocols (BSL‑1), and regulatory compliance.
• Equipment Familiarity: Hands‑on experience operating and troubleshooting standard laboratory instrumentation and analytical equipment.
• Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills with a "customer-service" mindset to support, train, and mentor a diverse community of innovators and startups.

Operations and Systems:
Ability to track maintenance logs, inventory, and workflows digitally, proficiency in Google Workspace

• Strong customer service mindset and ability to support a diverse technical community
• Highly organized and safety‑conscious
• Comfortable training and mentoring others
• Self‑starter who takes ownership of tools and spaces
• Patient, collaborative, and community‑oriented

Physical Requirements:

• Able to stand for extended periods
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs
• Bending, reaching & able to climb ladders
• Wearing required personal protective equipment (lab coat, gloves, safety glasses, etc.)
• Moving carts or equipment around the lab

Experience or interest in any of the following:

• Web design (portfolio sites, documentation pages, or light front‑end development)
• Supporting hardware startups or product teams
• Working in a makerspace or shared lab…