Lab Planner

A Lab Planner will be responsible for assisting the laboratory project planning effort toward the successful completion of complex technology facilities; provides overall programming, master planning, lab design planning; communicates with clients/user groups to understand project requirements.

Commonand baseline responsibilitiesof a LAB PLANNER, include but are not limitedto:

Leads with advanced technical knowledge in the laboratory planning and programming of various‐sized pharmaceutical, academic research, biotech, or other emerging technical facilities.

• Provides technical planning expertise and leadership for laboratory facilities in the areas of programming, design, fit‐out planning, equipment planning, MEP systems integration planning casework specification, and construction administration.
• Participates in user group meetings (heads of departments, specialists) to collect program needs for laboratory specifications in technical facilities.
• Develops a comprehensive understanding of clients’ program requirements and standards and policies for completion.
• Assists in the design development, modification and/or review of laboratory planning concepts for clients, designers, and project team.
• Anticipates and develops solutions to technical and design problems following an established format.
• Develops and maintains excellent relationships with existing and potential clients. Participates in selected marketing and business development opportunities.
• Incorporates and integrates Living Design solutions.
• Actively seeks new knowledge in the design and planning of laboratories.
• May lead periodic project meetings and presentations; ensure the client is adequately briefed on the project.
• Assures document standards are met and archives documents.
• May prepare 2D and 3D presentation/design drawings and build models for client/project team.
• Actively participates in industry associations.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• 10+ years relevant Lab Planning Experience
• Project experience demonstrates significant involvement in science/technology/research facility, lab design, including the design of traditional laboratories, production facilities, computational research, and higher education science teaching spaces
• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture required
• Requires 5 plus years progressive experience focused on programming and planning of all phases of a variety of laboratory types such as: vivarium, biocontainment, research, teaching (science), pharmaceutical, public health, clinical, process, and manufacturing facilities.
• Demonstrates creativity, passion, and interest in the design and planning of laboratories within technical
• Knowledge of technical and regulatory requirements for laboratory design. Knowledge of laboratory programming delivery and how design impacts those systems – including space, operational, and equipment programming, as well as MEP systems
• Knowledge of laboratory planning, design, construction documents, construction administration, and project construction cost control for lab
• Knowledge of sustainability, integrated design, and LEED guidelines. Possess strong hand and advanced CAD drafting
• Proficiency in MS Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator, Sketchup, and InDesign graphic software
• Proficiency in Revit or another BIM platform
• Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing; ability to convey laboratory planning needs to designers and other team members
• Ability to effectively meet deadlines
• Licensure strongly preferred
• LEED GA or within 6 months of hire

Qualified and interested candidates should submit a resume and work samples. Include your resume and a compact, representative sample of your work (no larger than 10MB).