Lab Planner

As science and technology advances so do laboratories. We design flexible agile spaces that support complex technical needs and facilitate knowledge sharing. Come join our amazing and talented team as a Lab Planner!

As a Lab Planner you will be leading the laboratory project planning effort and sharing in the lab design toward the successful completion of complex technology facilities. You will provide the overall programming master planning lab design planning as well as communicate with clients/user groups to understand project requirements including leading the vision program planning and design conversations in partnership with the design team.

Typical Years of Requisite Experience: 8-10 years

Professional Licensure: Required

You will:

• Provide advanced technical knowledge in the laboratory planning and programming of various sized pharmaceutical academic research biotech or other emerging technical facilities.
• Provide technical planning expertise and leadership for laboratory facilities in the areas of programming design fitâout planning equipment planning MEP systems integration planning casework specification and construction administration
• Lead user group meetings (heads of departments specialists etc.) to collect program needs for laboratory specifications in technical facilities.
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of clients program requirements and standards and policies for completion.
• Lead the design development modification and/or review of laboratory planning concepts and solutions.
• Generate project scope plan and services including overall concepts and detailed layouts for program elements during the contract process.
• Translate planning concepts into comprehensible terms for clients designers and project team members.
• Lead in establishing overall project budgets and milestone schedules in coordination with project manager and project team.
• Communicate planning concepts to project teams both verbally and through graphic and written reports.
• Develop architectural drawings and specifications to communicate planning concepts for project documentation and construction.
• Prepare and modifies architectural documents elevations sections details etc. Has the ability to survey and manage clients lab equipment or direct others to do so and integrate such equipment into the detailed lab layouts and designs.
• Anticipate and develops solutions to technical and design problems following established standards. Understands utility requirements and loads and coordinates with the engineering teams to ensure functionality and flexibility.
• Manage the lab equipment planning process and the management of the tracking process for the laboratory equipment through spreadsheet tracking tools and the creation of room data sheets.
• Apply proper QA/QC methods throughout project. May lead this effort.
• Develop and maintains excellent relationships with existing and potential clients.
• Participate in selected marketing and business development opportunities.
• Incorporate Integrated Sustainable Design solutions into projects.
• Mentor and direct the work of less experienced staff may participate in professional development reviews and Lessons Learned sessions.
• Actively seek new knowledge in the design and planning of laboratories within technical facilities.
• May lead periodic project meetings and presentations; ensure client is adequately briefed on project progress.
• Participate actively in the firmâwide Science and Technology practice.
• Lead the development of standard materials that describe the portfolio systems processes and people of the Science and Technology Group.
• Assure document standards are met and archives documents appropriately.
• Set up project team software parameters and manages standards.
• May prepare 2D and 3D presentation/design drawings and build models for client/project team review.
• Actively participate in industry associations to ensure visibility.
• Take personal responsibility for fostering a green workplace through sustainable work practices.
• Acquire strong CEL skills in addition to a deep understanding of the systems methodology and products which go into various types of labs and a baseline understanding of the science that is studied so that they can provide novel and tailored design advice to our clients.
• Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing; ability to convey laboratory planning needs to designers and other team members.
• Ability to work in team environment.
• Ability to effectively meet deadlines.

High-level Summary of Critical Baseline Technical Skills and Certifications

Proficiencies

• BIM
• Building codes
• Site analysis
• Preliminary design studies
• Contract documents
• Field measurements
• Life safety requirements
• Specifications
• Construction contract administration
• Knowledge of :
• Technical and regulatory requirements for laboratory design
• Laboratory programming delivery and how design impacts those systems including space operational and equipment programming as well as MEP systems and casework
• Laboratory planning design construction documents construction administration and project construction cost control for lab facilities
• Sustainability integrated design and LEED guidelines. Possess strong hand and advanced CAD drafting skills

Software

• Advanced knowledge of 2D/3D production software
• Advanced Revit
• Conceptual modeling tools such as Rhino and Grasshopper
• Microsoft Office / Adobe Suite including Word Excel PowerPoint and Outlook. Proficiency in Photoshop Illustrator Sketchup and InDesign graphic software
• Proficiency in Revit or another BIM platform
• Visualization tools such as Enscape and VRay
• Physical modeling tools such as 3D Printing and Laser cutting
• Presentation tools such as InDesign and Photoshop
• **Environmental Analysis software such Ladybug and Climate Studio

Licensure/Certifications/Education

• 10 years relevant Science and Technology Experience
• Project experience demonstrates significant involvement in science/technology/research facility design including the design of traditional laboratories production facilities computational research and higher education science teaching spaces
• Bachelor of Architecture required
• Masters degree preferred
• Licensure 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
• LEED GA within 6 months of hire
• Professional Accreditation in one area of Living Design that interests you: LEED AP with Specialty BREEAM AP WELL AP SITES AP Passive House Institute Certified Passive House Consultant/Designer CPHC/CPHD or ILFI Living Future Accreditation