Director of Laboratory Planning & Strategy

Kirksey; Kirksey (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Hybrid work schedule

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A leading architecture firm is seeking a Director of Laboratory Planning to lead laboratory programming and planning for research and industrial labs. The ideal candidate will possess a professional degree in Architecture or Engineering, along with extensive experience in laboratory planning across various scientific disciplines. Responsibilities include acting as a subject matter expert, ensuring compliance with codes and standards, and overseeing staff. This position offers numerous benefits and a hybrid work schedule after initial employment.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with laboratory programming and planning across multiple scientific disciplines.
• Strong knowledge of lab equipment, scientific processes, building systems integration, and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills for working with highly technical user groups.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the firm's subject matter expert in laboratory planning.
• Lead user programming sessions to define space requirements and workflows.
• Ensure all laboratory designs meet applicable codes and standards.
• Oversee and mentor Laboratory Planners and architectural staff.

Skills

Laboratory programming

Communication skills

Project management

Technical facilitation

Education

Professional degree in Architecture or Engineering

Job description

A leading architecture firm is seeking a Director of Laboratory Planning to lead laboratory programming and planning for research and industrial labs. The ideal candidate will possess a professional degree in Architecture or Engineering, along with extensive experience in laboratory planning across various scientific disciplines. Responsibilities include acting as a subject matter expert, ensuring compliance with codes and standards, and overseeing staff. This position offers numerous benefits and a hybrid work schedule after initial employment.