SoundBio Lab

Who We Are

SoundBio Lab is a BSL-1 biomakerspace in Seattle's University District. We provide space, tools and community to foster original research projects and develop real-life hands-on lab skills in our community lab space.

What We Do

At SoundBio, we believe biology isn’t just for professionals in lab coats – it’s for everyone. Our lab space supports entrepreneurs, science enthusiasts, citizen science projects, students, and curious community members. Through affordable, hands-on programming, we make bioscience accessible to all ages and backgrounds, sparking curiosity, playfulness, and agency in the sciences.

We provide:

• Hands-on workshops and lab skills training, including pipetting, DNA extraction & purification, electrophoresis, PCR, and lab automation
• Multi-session courses in microbiology, molecular biology and genetic engineering
• Space to conduct independent and group research
• Opportunities to participate in community-driven science projects
• Middle and high school research experiences and internships
• K-12 outreach programs

Our programming covers everything from painting with bacteria and strawberry DNA extraction to restriction enzyme digests, biomanufacturing, CRISPR, and synthetic biology -- and every topic is open to everyone. Whether you’re brand new to the lab or ready to tackle advanced techniques, you’re welcome to jump in and build hands-on skills.

Our small but mighty team of staff and expert volunteers runs programs in our lab and across the greater Seattle area. We deliberately keep our fees low and prioritize access for those who have least access to traditional STEM institutions and enrichment opportunities.

How Your Donations Help

Our lab runs on grants, donations, volunteer efforts, and generous contributions of equipment and supplies from our community. Your GiveBig donation supports: 

• Hands-on workshops and courses in our community lab
• Expanded fee waivers to ensure cost is never a barrier
• Development of new hands-on programming and curricula
• Community-led research and biotech projects
• The staff who run our lab, maintain equipment, and support our programs
• Keeping our lab space open and accessible to the public

Join the Movement!

Interested in leading your own project or taking a course at SoundBio? Consider becoming a SoundBio Lab member, and help build a future where hands-on science and biotechnology is within everyone’s reach! 

Memberships start at $25/month. Members get 50% off all courses and workshops, as well as access to a vibrant community of makers, researchers, and innovators.

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