Lab Planner

Overview

Senior lab planner overseeing design, programming, and execution of scientific facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• living design
• document management
• lab planning
• design development
• client briefing
• 3d modeling

Tasks

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

Requirements

• revit
• advanced cad
• leed ga
• bachelor architecture
• master’s
• 10+ years

What You Bring

-Ability to effectively meet deadlines -Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing; ability to convey laboratory planning needs to designers and other team members -10+ years relevant Lab Planning Experience -LEED GA or within 6 months of hire -Bachelor’s degree in Architecture required -Knowledge of sustainability, integrated design, and LEED guidelines. Possess strong hand and advanced CAD drafting -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 -Licensure strongly preferred -Proficiency in Revit or another BIM platform -Master’s degree -Demonstrates creativity, passion, and interest in 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 -Proficiency in MS Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator, Sketchup, and InDesign graphic software -Requires 5 plus year’s 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. -Knowledge of laboratory planning, design, construction documents, construction administration, and project construction cost control for lab -Actively seeks new knowledge in the design and planning of laboratories.

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About Perkins&Will

-Known for its collaborative approach, the firm combines diverse expertise in architecture, urban design, and planning. -Their work spans across sectors, with standout projects in education, healthcare, and commercial spaces. -The firm's design philosophy prioritizes sustainable, innovative, and context-sensitive solutions. -Notable projects include cutting-edge educational facilities, large-scale urban redevelopment plans, and transformative civic buildings. -With offices in major cities globally, Perkins&Will is recognized for its impact on the modern urban landscape. -The firm has earned a reputation for blending bold design with functionality and a keen attention to community needs.

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