Life Sciences Architect
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Job Location:
Lenexa, KS - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
4 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job: Life Sciences Architect
Location: Lenexa KS
Build Your Future with GBA
At GBA we bring vision to life through collaboration craftsmanship and commitment. Our teams are driven by a shared passion for delivering high-quality safe and efficient projects that make an impact in the communities we serve.
GBAs Life Sciences team is seeking a Life Sciences Architect to support projects at our Lenexa Kansas office. Join our team of architects and engineers serving biopharmaceutical and industrial manufacturers CDMOs and advanced therapy companies through every phase of facility development from conceptual planning and detailed design to construction support.
What Youll Do
- Assist senior architects with complex life sciences and industrial facility design projects.
- Perform detailed architectural design based on conceptual direction and project requirements.
- Develop and coordinate architectural plans elevations sections technical details and construction documents.
- Support reviews of architectural drawings for quality accuracy standards and code compliance.
- Assist with programming and analysis of pharmaceutical biotech laboratory R&D and industrial spaces.
- Collaborate with process MEP structural engineers interior designers and construction teams.
- Work closely with process architects to ensure workflow efficiency safety and scalability of facility layouts.
- Participate in client meetings design reviews regulatory discussions and project presentations.
- Incorporate sustainability value engineering and lifecycle considerations into design solutions.
- Support QA/QC processes for architectural deliverables and maintain high-quality documentation.
What You Bring
- Accredited professional degree in Architecture ( or NAAB-equivalent).
- 5 years of architectural experience in an A&E firm environment.
- Experience in pharmaceutical biotech cell & gene therapy or lab design preferred.
- High proficiency in Revit MS Office Suite and Bluebeam; AutoCAD a plus.
- Experience with visualization tools such as Enscape Twinmotion or Navisworks.
- Understanding of OSHA ADA and International Building Codes.
- Ability to develop accurate as-built documentation during construction.
- Strong verbal written and presentation skills for client interface.
- Proven success working within multidisciplinary project teams.
- Ability to manage multiple complex tasks and maintain high-quality output.
- Demonstrated capability to support senior architects while executing work independently.
- Willingness for moderate travel (1020%) for projects training and client engagements.
Preferred Qualifications
- Licensure: Architectural license in good standing with ability for NCARB reciprocal licensure
- Certifications: LEED AP WELL AP or similar sustainability credentials
- Process Integration: Understanding of process equipment integration and facility flow optimization for manufacturing environments
- Specialized Experience: Direct experience with biotech/pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities cleanrooms and sterile processing environments
- Regulatory Expertise: Familiarity with cGMP standards FDA regulations and pharmaceutical manufacturing requirements
Physical Requirements
- Ability to move through active construction sites including climbing ladders or navigating uneven areas.
- Ability to lift carry or move materials as required during field verifications.
Travel
This position requires moderate regional travel (1020%) for project work training or client meetings.
Why Youll Love Working Here
- Medical dental and vision insurance
- Life accident and disability coverage
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid company holidays floating holidays and flexible time off
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellness initiatives
- Opportunities for training licensure support and professional advancement
Join Our Team
If youre a driven architectural professional who thrives in technical environments and enjoys shaping facilities that support life-changing scientific work wed love to hear from you.
Apply today and build your future with GBA.
At GBA we are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer promoting diversity in our workforce by including all individuals regardless of age race religion color sex national origin marital status genetic information sexual orientation gender identity gender expression disability veteran status pregnancy status or any other status protected by law.
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Key Skills
- Environment
- Anatomy
- Fisheries
- Morphology
- Behavioural Sciences
- Biophysics
- Evolution
- Forestry
- Ecology
- Biotechnology
- Agriculture
- Biochemistry
- Biology
- Ecosyatem
- Entomology
