Lab Planner/Architect

Required Skills

• • Demonstrates creativity, passion and interest in design and planning of laboratories within technical facilities.
  • 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 and casework.
  • Knowledge of laboratory planning, design, construction documents, construction administration and project construction cost control for lab facilities.
  • Knowledge of sustainability, integrated design and LEED guidelines.
  • Possess strong hand and advanced CAD drafting skills.
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD/Architectural Desktop preferred.
  • Proficiency in MS Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
  • Proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator, Sketchup, and InDesign graphic software preferred.
  • Proficiency in Revit or other BIM platform preferred.
  • Proficiency in NewForma preferred.
  • 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.

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture or equivalent in education or experience required, laboratory design certification preferred. Master’s degree preferred.
• 5 years’ experience focused on programming and planning of all phases of a variety of laboratory types such as: research, teaching (science), academic/ STEM
• Architecture license preferred.
• LEED credential required within 6 months of employment.