Goods and Services Donations

SoundBio Lab is Seattle’s only nonprofit community biology lab, and we rely on generous donations of materials, equipment, and expertise to keep science accessible to all.

From lab supplies that fuel hands-on learning to specialized equipment that advances community research, your in-kind contributions help us create a space where curiosity thrives and innovation flourishes. To learn more or contact us about donations, email info@sound.bio.

Donations of Space & Services

• Share your space with us: We’re always looking for spaces to host in-person events.

• Lead or participate in an event: Lead a school outreach event or be a panelist for a career development seminar.

• Mentor: Help review project proposals for the Lab or serve as a mentor on a community or private project.

• Volunteer: Donate your time as a volunteer instructor, graphics designer, and more. Explore our volunteer opportunities on our volunteer page.

EQUIPMENT & Materials DONATIONS

If you have lab equipment or materials to donate, we’d love to hear from you. Our current wishlist includes:

• LTS and universal pipette tips (all sizes)

• Petri dishes

• 50 mL conical bottom tubes

• Kim wipes

• Dry LB media mix

• Isopropyl alcohol

• Toiletries such as brown paper towels, facial tissues, and hand sanitizer

• Microvolume spectrophotometer and shaking incubator with attachments for different culture vessels

• Quantus fluorometer for DNA quantification

• 96-well magnet plate

• Microplate reader

• Real-time PCR/qPCR system