Wet Lab

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Welcome to the BASF Wet Lab at Greentown Labs!

Greentown Labs recognizes cleantech and clean energy innovations are happening across sectors -- not just in hardware and software -- but also in water, advanced materials, and green chemistry. That’s why we developed our 1,800 sq. ft. shared wet lab to support climatetech startups working in this space. The space offers members laboratory resources such as fume hoods, biosafety cabinets and chemical storage, and equipment such as incubators, cold storage, and centrifuges, all provided and maintained by Greentown Labs to support the work of its members. The BASF Wet Lab is a BSL-2 Level lab 

Resource Request Form 

We welcome all feedback on resources that may not currently be available that would benefit the community! You can find a link to the Resource Request Form at the bottom of this page.

Rules, Policy and Structure of the Wet Lab:

Wet Lab Governing Documents

Wet Lab Operational Manual 

Our laboratory is classified as BSL-2, although many of its members will be doing chemistry-based work. Basic laboratory equipment and facilities have been provided by Greentown Labs to support the work of its members. Feedback on improvements to the resources are always welcomed by the Greentown team!

Chemical Hygiene Plan

The Chemical Hygiene Plan (CHP) has been written to comply with the Occupational Safety and Health Act and 29 CFR 1910.1450, the OSHA Lab Standard, whose goal is to protect personnel from health hazards associated with chemicals present in the laboratory. This Chemical Hygiene Plan describes the proper practices, procedures, and equipment to be used in the Wet Lab at Greentown.

Biosafety Manual

Greentown is committed to the prevention of employee exposures to biohazardous materials, including cell lines and biologics to which a member company employee may be exposed as a result of his or her job requirements. In order to reduce or eliminate the hazards of occupational exposure, Greentown has implemented this Biological Safety Manual to provide details on safety guidelines and employee protection measures. This manual explains the use of various engineering and work practice controls, including the use of personal protective equipment, housekeeping requirements, and medical surveillance, as they apply to the work done on-site. Also addressed are the means by which the existence of hazards to employees is communicated, including labels and signs, recordkeeping, and training.

PPE Basics. Reference Operational Reference Guide for complete policies:

• Safety glasses at all times
• Lab coat at all times
• Proper Footwear 
• Fully Covered legs (eg. pants, leggings, tights)
• Nitrile Gloves are required when handling chemicals, samples, or contaminated surfaces/equipment
• Heat Proof Gloves are required when handling hot surfaces/equipment (i.e. when using the autoclave, oven, etc...)
• Cryogenic Gloves and PPE are required when working with LN2, dry-ice, LN2 

Greentown Labs Safety Team Contacts:

VP of Lab and Safety - Greg Ralich | gralich@greentownlabs.com | 603-339-2340

Safety and Operations Sr. Manager - Kay Lowden | klowden@greentownlabs.com | 617-918-7392

Wet Lab Safety Training

Wet Lab access is granted only after completion of a self-guided, easily accessible online training to our members. This  training is required for all individuals looking to access the wet lab, and badge access for the lab is predicated on completion of this training. Should you have any questions about the training please reach out to our team!

Wet Lab Safety Training

Wet Lab Management

Greentown Labs utilizes a number of assets to keep the lab well stocked, running smoothly, and member concerns addressed. We have great partnerships with multiple vendors that provide different services to us within the space, as well as a great team working internally to support the lab. So feel free to reach out to the Wet Lab team should you have any questions, concerns, or even thoughts on things that could be altered to benefit the community!

Hazardous Waste Management

Greentown Labs offers our Wet Lab members support through our comprehensive waste management program. The Greentown Team works with our members to ensure the safe and secure disposal of any wastes generated in the lab, enabling more focus to go towards their work instead of worrying about the handling and logistics of disposing of wastes generated through their work. Waste Information Profile generation, container transport and storage, and disposal fees are all handled by Greentown Labs. Should your team need to create a new waste stream or alter an existing one, please use the Waste Information Profile form at the bottom of this page. If you have any other waste-related questions, please contact our wet lab team! 

MassBio Partnership

"MassBio is a not-for-profit organization founded in 1985 that represents and provides services and support for the #1 life sciences cluster in the world."

This partnership with MassBio allows us and our members to forge some of the best networks and connections with one of the premier organizations in the life sciences and healthcare fields. 

All members of Greentown Labs have the ability to create and register an account with MassBio to take advantage of their resources. To do so simply follow the instructions on this document

To learn more about MassBio and their work please visit their website and watch this company video which explains more about their organization's structure and goals.

Equipment

Shared equipment available to all members of the wet lab community is listed below, some of which is accessed on a first come first service basis, other resources that typically require larger time windows will be set up to be reserved ahead of time to ensure it’s available when needed.

Booking of equipment takes place through GRID, with access to bookings only available to those with Wet Lab training completed and access granted to ensure all users are trained, tested, and approved to share the community equipment.

Wet Lab Map

How to Reserve/Schedule Wet Lab Resources Usage

1. Go to GRID Booking Page

2. Find the bench/hood you would like to book

3. Select the portion of time you would like to use the resource for (feel free to share information about the work being done in the "Notes" field)

4. After you submit your request it will be reviewed by the Wet Lab Team. Once you receive approval confirmation you are all set to go!
 
We have set some rules in the system so that resources next to each other cannot be booked simultaneously: if you try to do so you'll see this image pop up:
 

This error signifies that someone will be using the resource at this given time; please try to find another open time slot on the booking list if this occurs.

If you have any issues OR suggestions for improving this system or any other in the lab, PLEASE do not hesitate to reach out! Our team strives to provide the best possible experience for all members using this space.

Wet Lab Forms

• New Chemical Request Form

• Chemical Volume Change Form

• New Job Safety Analysis Request Form

• New Waste Information Profile Request Form

• New Resource Request Form

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