Interested in becoming a member? Come check us out during one of our regularly scheduled meet-ups – all our events listed on Meetup are open to non-members. Our biohacker lab zoom meetings every Wednesday from 7-9pm, are especially recommended for new folks who just want to come check out the lab and meet some of our community.
Once you’ve decided you’d like to become a member, here are the steps to go through:
Once you’ve decided you’d like to become a member, here are the steps to go through:
1. Apply for Counter Culture Labs Membership
Regular Membership
Fill out, sign then submit our regular Membership Agreement to take the initial step towards joining CCL.
Sponsored Membership
We have a limited number of sponsored memberships available at reduced rates for those people who we feel would be a great addition to our community, but cannot afford our regular membership rate.
2. Create a Membership Account
Once your membership has been reviewed and approved click the “Create Member Account” button, to create an account and choose a payment plan that works best for you. We manage our member accounts on a system in conjunction with our neighboring collective, Sudo Room. So be sure to choose "counter culture labs" !
3. Set Up a Membership Payment Plan
Regular Membership - $80/monthRegular membership includes access to the lab space and equipment (after taking our safety training), and full voting rights at our regular members meetings.
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Biosafety Level Zero - $20/monthOur “Biosafety Level Zero” membership is perfect for those people who do not intend to use the laboratory areas, equipment or hazardous materials. Whether you’d like to participate in CCL nonprofit business activities, work on electronics or just hang out at the space – this is the membership level for you! Does NOT include access to the lab area or equipment, but includes all other membership rights.
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4. Next Steps
Every new membership is on a trial basis for the first 30 days. The 30 day period starts once the Membership Agreement is signed and submitted. During this 30 day trial, a new member is required to attend two Counter Culture Lab zoom events scheduled on Meetup.com. At any point during this time any member can block a new membership. Once the 30 day trial is over, an existing CCL member will need to vouch for the new member at one of our zoom working meetings, or by sending an email to cultlabsboard@googlegroups.com. The new member will be notified via email about their membership status. When approval is granted, the member will have access to a locker and 24/7 building access as COVID permits. Full vaccination is required of each member for access to CCL. Proper mask wearing is required at all times inside the Omni Commons building.
All new members will need to take our online safety quiz (email safety@counterculturelabs.org to get a link!) and set up a member payment plan before being able to work in the wet lab or participate in other ways. New members who intend to work in the lab but don't have prior wet lab experience will need to schedule some time with an existing CCL member to assure they can work properly and safely in the lab.
All new members will need to take our online safety quiz (email safety@counterculturelabs.org to get a link!) and set up a member payment plan before being able to work in the wet lab or participate in other ways. New members who intend to work in the lab but don't have prior wet lab experience will need to schedule some time with an existing CCL member to assure they can work properly and safely in the lab.