Lab Planner - Sciences

Description

• Assist in developing project scope, plan, and services during the contract process. Translate planning concepts into comprehensible terms for clients, designers and project team members.
• Participate in user group meetings (heads of departments, specialists, etc.) to help collect program needs for laboratory specifications in technical facilities.
• Provide design and documentation of laboratory facilities for a range of projects.
• Develop architectural drawings and specifications to communicate planning concepts for project documentation and construction.
• Lead periodic project meetings and presentations; ensure client is adequately briefed on project progress
• Prepare and modify architectural documents, elevations, sections, details, etc.
• Anticipate and develop solutions to technical and design problems following established standards.
• Assist in the design development, modification and/or review of laboratory planning concepts and solutions, prioritizing sustainably-responsible design.
• Develop architectural drawings and specifications to communicate planning concepts for project documentation and construction. Apply proper QA/QC methods throughout project.

Requirements

• Ability to convey laboratory planning needs to designers and end users.
• Applicants must have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate and work effectively with clients, scientists, laboratory managers and technicians, facilities and project managers.
• 10+ years’ experience in Architecture inclusive of 3+ years’ laboratory experience such as: vivarium, bio-containment, research, teaching (science), pharmaceutical, public health, clinical, process and manufacturing facilities.
• Demonstrable creativity, passion and interest in design and planning of laboratories within technical facilities.
• Well-rounded, strategic-thinker with an integrated approach to design, management and technical project resolution who can help shape a vision for the future.
• Bachelor’s degree in architecture or equivalent in education required, laboratory design certification preferred. Architecture license a plus.
• Proficiency in Revit a plus
• Knowledge of laboratory planning, design, construction documents, construction administration and project construction.
• Experience working directly with senior management, scientists, laboratory managers and technicians, facilities and project managers, and other project stakeholders.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance