Benchtop Equipment

Centrifugation

• Eppendorf 5424R refrigerated microcentrifuge (24 x 1.5/2.0 mL)

• Sorvall Legend X1R benchtop centrifuge (4 x 750 mL swing-bucket rotor)

• Clinical centrifuge for 15/50 mL conical tubes

• Mini centrifuge for quick spins

Mixing & Agitation

• Orbital shaker incubators (ambient to 65°C)

• Vortex mixers (standard and multi-tube)

• Magnetic stirrer hot plates (6" ceramic top)

• Rocker/nutating mixer for blots and gels

• Platform shaker for flask culture

Heating & Cooling

• Heat blocks (digital, up to 130°C)

• Water baths (ambient to 100°C)

• Bead baths (ambient to 130°C)

• Ice machines (flake ice on demand)

Pipetting & Liquid Handling

• Pipette sets (P2, P10, P20, P100, P200, P1000)

• Multichannel pipettes (8-channel and 12-channel)

• Repeat pipettors for bulk dispensing

• Serological pipette controller

• Bottle-top dispensers (5-50 mL)

pH & Measurement

• Benchtop pH meter with electrode

• Portable pH meter

• Conductivity meter

• Analytical balances (0.0001 g precision)

• Top-loading balances (0.01 g precision)

Water Purification

• Type I ultrapure water system (18.2 MΩ·cm)

• Type II DI water system

• Carboy filling station

Spectroscopy & Detection

• *NanoDrop One UV-Vis spectrophotometer (nucleic acid/protein quantification)

• *Plate reader spectrophotometer (absorbance 200-999 nm)

• *Fluorescence plate reader (multiple filter sets)

• Benchtop mini-spectrophotometer

Electrophoresis

• Horizontal gel electrophoresis systems (DNA/RNA)

• Vertical gel systems (protein SDS-PAGE and Western)

• Precast gel running tanks

• Gel imaging system with UV/white light/fluorescence

• Power supplies (100V-3000V range)

Chromatography (Available upon request for specialized projects)

• FPLC system consultation

• HPLC access through partner facilities

Sterile Processing

Biosafety Cabinets*

• (2) Class II Type A2 biosafety cabinets

• HEPA-filtered airflow, UV sterilization

• Capacity: 4-foot and 6-foot working widths

• Requires BSL-2 training and advance reservation

Incubation

• (3) Humidified CO₂ incubators (37°C, 5% CO₂)

• Shelf space allocated per membership

• HEPA filtration and contamination control

• Temperature/CO₂ monitoring and alarms

Cell Culture Support

• Inverted brightfield microscopes (10x, 20x, 40x objectives)

• Hemocytometer and cell counting supplies

• Water bath for media warming

• Aspiration pumps and vacuum systems

• Media warming cabinet

Sterilization

• *Tabletop autoclave (benchtop, 18L capacity)

• *Floor-standing autoclave (large volume, 75L capacity)

• Dry heat sterilizer for glassware

• UV sterilization chamber

PCR & Thermocycling*

• (2) Thermal cyclers (96-well gradient blocks)

• Real-time qPCR system (96-well, 4-color detection)

• PCR workstation with UV hood

DNA/RNA Work

• Microcentrifuge (refrigerated)

• Vortex mixers and mini-centrifuges

• Heat blocks and cooling blocks

• Magnetic separation racks

• Electrophoresis systems

Sample Processing

• Bead mill homogenizer for tissue disruption

• Sonicator for cell lysis

• Vacuum manifolds for filter plate processing

Refrigeration

• (4) Laboratory refrigerators (4°C, 20 cu ft each)

• Walk-in cold room (4°C, ~200 sq ft) OR

• Additional upright lab refrigerators

• Sample inventory management system

Freezing

• (3) -20°C freezers (upright, 16 cu ft each)

• (1) Shared -80°C ultra-low freezer (upright, 20 cu ft)

• Shelf space allocated per membership tier

• Temperature monitoring with alarm system

• Liquid nitrogen dewar access (upon request for cryogenic storage)

Sample Organization

• Freezer boxes and dividers

• Cryo-vial storage systems

• Barcode labeling available

Imaging Systems

• *Fluorescence microscope (4-5 filter cubes: DAPI, FITC, TRITC, Texas Red)

• *Phase-contrast microscope (inverted)

• Brightfield stereomicroscope

• Digital camera systems for image capture

• Image analysis software (ImageJ, Fiji)

Requirements: Advance reservation, imaging training certification

Storage Cabinets

• Flammables safety cabinet (45 gal)

• Corrosives cabinet (acid/base segregated)

• General chemical storage shelving

• Ventilated storage for volatile compounds

Safety Equipment

• Emergency eyewash stations (5 locations)

• Safety showers (2 locations)

• Fire extinguishers (ABC rated, every 50 feet)

• Spill kits (chemical and biological)

• First aid stations

• Safety Data Sheet (SDS) digital library

Personal Protective Equipment

• Disposable lab coats (members provide own reusable)

• Nitrile gloves (multiple sizes)

• Safety glasses and face shields

• Closed-toe shoe requirement (not provided)

Cleaning Systems

• Laboratory glasswasher (undercounter)

• Ultrasonic cleaner for delicate items

• Triple-sink wash stations

• Drying racks and ovens

Sterilization

• *Floor-standing steam autoclave (75L, 134°C)

• Gravity and liquid cycles

• Indicator tape and biological indicators

• Autoclave log and validation

Biohazard Waste

• Red bag biohazard waste containers

• Sharps containers (multiple sizes)

• Autoclave decontamination before disposal

• Licensed waste pickup (included in membership)

Chemical Waste

• Satellite accumulation containers

• Segregated waste streams (halogenated, non-halogenated, acids, bases)

• Hazardous waste pickup coordination

• Waste labeling and documentation

3D Printing*

FDM (Fused Deposition Modeling)

• Prusa i3 MK3S+ (build volume 250x210x210mm)

• Materials: PLA, PETG, ABS, TPU

• 0.4mm nozzle standard (other sizes available)

Resin Printing

• Formlabs Form 3 stereolithography printer

• Build volume 145x145x185mm

• Materials: Standard, tough, flexible, biocompatible resins

• Post-processing station with IPA wash and UV cure

Support Equipment

• Filament dryer and storage

• Print removal tools and finishing supplies

• Calipers and measurement tools

Laser Cutting & Engraving*

Laser Cutter

• 50W CO₂ laser cutter

• Cutting bed: 500x300mm

• Materials: Acrylic, wood, cardboard, fabric (NO PVC)

• Vector cutting and raster engraving

• Requires material safety training

Electronics & Hardware

Electronics Workbench

• Soldering stations with fume extraction

• Hot air rework station

• Benchtop power supplies (variable voltage)

• Digital multimeters and oscilloscopes

• Breadboards and prototyping supplies

• Component storage and organization

Hand Tools

• Precision screwdriver sets

• Pliers, wire strippers, cutters

• Dremel rotary tools

• Hand drills and drill press

• Files, saws, clamps

• Heat gun and hot glue station

Design & CAD Workstations

• High-performance computers with dual monitors

• Software: Fusion 360, SolidWorks, KiCAD, Adobe Creative Suite

• Large-format poster printer

Private Offices

• Desks and ergonomic chairs

• Filing cabinets and shelving

• Whiteboards

• Wired ethernet and WiFi

Conference Room

• Seating for 12

• 65" presentation display with wireless casting

• Video conferencing setup (camera, microphone, speakers)

• Whiteboard walls

• Reservation required

Coworking Area

• Hot desks (10 stations)

• Reserved desks (5 stations)

• Standing desk options

• Lounge seating and collaboration zones

• Coffee bar and kitchenette

• Whiteboard and poster walls

• High-speed WiFi throughout

Utilities & Infrastructure

• High-speed internet (1 Gbps fiber)

• Backup power for critical equipment

• HVAC with temperature/humidity control

• Deionized water throughout lab areas

• Compressed air (if needed, available upon request)

• Vacuum lines at wet benches

Security

• 24/7 keycard access for full-time members

• Security cameras (common areas only)

• Individually locked storage cages

• Equipment checkout tracking system

Shipping & Receiving

• Dedicated loading dock

• Dry ice storage chest

• Refrigerated receiving for biologicals

• Package notification system

• Cold chain integrity protocols

Member Amenities

• Lockable storage cages (reagents, equipment, personal items)

• Lab coat hooks and PPE storage

• Shower and changing facilities

• Break room with refrigerator and microwave

• Coffee, tea, and filtered water

• Bicycle storage

Many instruments require completion of equipment-specific training before first use:

Mandatory Training Instruments:

• Biosafety cabinets

• Autoclaves

• Microscopes (fluorescence and phase-contrast)

• qPCR systems

• Laser cutter

• 3D printers (resin)

Training is scheduled during onboarding or upon request. Once certified, you'll have booking privileges for these instruments.

High-demand equipment requires advance booking through our online reservation system:

• Biosafety cabinets (4-hour blocks)

• Microscopes (2-hour blocks)

• Thermal cyclers and qPCR (advance booking recommended)

• Autoclaves (scheduled runs)

• 3D printers (reserve by print job)

• Conference room (hourly or half-day blocks)

Reservation Policy: Cancel at least 2 hours in advance or forfeit booking privileges. Repeated no-shows may result in membership review.

Don't see what you need? We're continuously expanding our equipment inventory based on member needs.

Submit equipment requests: Include manufacturer, model, justification, and how it would benefit the broader community. High-demand items may be added to our roadmap.

Specialized equipment: If your research requires equipment we don't currently have, we can discuss:

• Member-owned equipment placement (with facility approval)

• Shared purchase arrangements

• Access to partner facilities

• Rental or temporary equipment placement

Reporting Problems: All equipment issues should be reported immediately via:

• Equipment issue log (posted near each instrument)

• Email to facilities@moonshotlaboratories.com

• Tag instrument with "OUT OF SERVICE" label

Preventive Maintenance: Regular maintenance and calibration is performed by our staff or certified technicians. Equipment downtime is communicated via email and posted signage.