Finding the right lab space to rent is an important decision when conducting your research. It is the difference between accurate findings produced on time and inaccuracies in your results requiring more tests.
Not only is it difficult to find a lab space to rent in London, but it is also an investment for start-up businesses. Which is why at QMB, our lab spaces are full of the latest equipment and up-to-date facilities to get the best and most accurate results from your research.
Appropriate Containment & Safety Standards
One of the most important considerations when looking for a lab space to rent is containment level. Laboratories which handle biological agents and chemicals must comply with the strict safety regulations set.
For life sciences, Containment Level 2 laboratories are essential to conduct research safely and legally. They provide safety measures to protect both those in the lab and the wider environment externally.
Choosing a CL2 lab, like the ones available at QMB, removes any risk of violating safety regulations, keeping all organisms and harmful bacteria dormant in the laboratory.
Effective Ventilation & Air Quality Control
Having access to effective ventilation is key in any quality lab space, and can be the difference between choosing your lab space to rent and looking elsewhere.
Being able to control the air quality in a lab is a non-negotiable when it comes to lab safety and lab experiments. Poor ventilation and air quality can harm your experiments, leading to inaccuracies in your data.
Key features to look for in your lab space are:
- Non-recirculating air regimes to prevent cross-contamination.
- 8–12 air changes per hour to maintain clean, safe working conditions.
- Negative and positive air pressure zoning between the laboratory and write-up areas.
- Ducted fume hoods with ceiling void extraction systems for safe chemical handling.
These listed systems ensure that there are no hazardous fumes in your lab, keeping you safe and your results accurate.
Flexible Lab Space Layouts
We all know that lab research can lead you down different paths, testing different hypotheses, and often this requires a change in lab equipment.
We at QMB understand this better than most. Our labs are entirely configurable for this very reason. So, when looking for a lab space to rent, having a customisable lab space is key to getting the most out of your research and your lab space.
At QMB, our lab equipment isn’t the only thing which is flexible; we have customisable write-up areas, space which supports both wet lab work and desk-based data analysis.
Our layouts are flexible, as we aim for our lab spaces to grow with you, your team and your research.
Strong Durability
It is no secret that laboratories are using chemicals which can be harmful to surfaces. In your lab, you need durable workbenches, robust flooring and secure, fire-rated storage for any solvents and gases.
With QMB, we offer chemical-resistant Trespa workbenches, which can withstand the chemical exposure, heavy use and the frequent cleaning which most surfaces cannot. When paired with robust flooring and work surfaces, and having fire-rated storage, we tick every box.
These features not only improve the safety of the lab but also the longevity of the surfaces, reducing maintenance costs.
Utilities & Power Infrastructure
When looking to rent a lab space, it must be able to support a wide range of specialist equipment, often running simultaneously.
Essential infrastructure for power includes:
- 3 Phase electrical supply for high-powered machinery.
- Domestic and Soft water connections for the choice of minerals in water.
- Emergency power provision for crucial assets such as freezers (up to -80ºC)
- Emergency generators backup to product valuable samples and findings.
Having reliable utilities is fundamental to maintaining reliable results without risk of losing data.
Looking to Rent a Lab Space? Choose QMB
Choosing the right lab space to rent is more than just square footage; it’s about flexibility, safety and long-term value.
At QMB, we not only offer CL2 Laboratories, advanced ventilation systems and the latest lab equipment, but we also offer the chance to scale and grow your team, to achieve both commercial and research success.
Get in touch with our expert team to find out more, or take a virtual tour of the QMB lab spaces.