Lab Architect/Lab Planner

Combined Selection Group Ltd; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Performance-related bonus potential

Professional development funding & CE

Job summary

Combined Selection Group Ltd in San Francisco seeks an experienced Project Architect to lead design and technical delivery for laboratory, biotechnology and advanced-research projects. You will coordinate architecture, interiors, and lab planning with MEP consultants to protect research function while upholding design intent through permitting and documentation.

The role requires licensure, life-sciences project experience, and the ability to explain complex technical requirements to clients and

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of architectural experience in life sciences or advanced-research environments.
• Active architectural licence and LEED accreditation or willingness to obtain shortly after joining.
• Strong ability to coordinate MEP-intensive projects and communicate technical information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and technical delivery of sophisticated laboratory, biotechnology and advanced-research projects.
• Coordinate architecture, interiors and lab planning with mechanical, electrical, plumbing and process-engineering Consultants.
• Direct project documentation, drawing production and quality-control reviews across every phase.
• Mentor junior team members and strengthen judgment on complex, highly serviced buildings.
• Lead building-code, life-safety, hazardous-materials and authority-review submissions.
• Oversee construction administration on technically demanding projects.

Skills

Lab/Science facility experience

MEP coordination

Mentoring junior team

Education

Bachelor's degree in architecture

Architectural licence

LEED Green Associate accreditation

Tools

Revit

Rhino

Grasshopper

MS 365

Adobe CC

Enscape

Lumion

V-Ray

3D printing

Laser cutting

Ladybug/ClimateStudio

Job description

Project Architect - Science & Technology A leading global architecture and design practice is expanding its San Francisco Science & Technology studio following continued growth across its life sciences, biotechnology and advanced-research portfolio. We are seeking an experienced Project Architect who understands that laboratory planning and building-services coordination are fundamental parts of the design-not secondary technical considerations. This is not a conventional project-management position. You will be responsible for protecting the research function itself: ensuring the architecture and building systems support the science while maintaining design intent through permitting, documentation, value engineering and construction.

The Opportunity You will:

• Lead the design and technical delivery of sophisticated laboratory, biotechnology and advanced-research projects.
• Translate requirements such as vibration control, air-change rates, containment and chemical exhaust into effective design solutions-and clearly explain their cost and programme implications.
• Direct project documentation, drawing production and quality-control reviews across every phase.
• Coordinate architecture, interiors and laboratory planning with mechanical, electrical, plumbing and process-engineering consultants.
• Act as a trusted technical adviser to clients, researchers and facilities teams.
• Lead building-code, life-safety, hazardous-materials and authority-review submissions for complex laboratory occupancies.
• Oversee construction administration on technically demanding projects where details can directly affect scientific operations.
• Lead productive design reviews, workshops and charrettes that result in clear decisions.
• Mentor junior team members and strengthen their judgment on complex, highly serviced buildings.
• Support selected proposals, interviews and new-business pursuits.

What We're Looking For

You will ideally bring:

• At least 8-10 years of architectural experience.
• An active architectural licence.
• Substantial experience delivering life sciences, laboratory or advanced-research environments.
• Strong knowledge of building, zoning, energy, life-safety and hazardous-materials codes.
• Experience taking projects from early design studies through contract documents, specifications and construction.
• Confidence coordinating MEP-intensive projects with engineering and specialist consultants.
• The ability to communicate highly technical information clearly to clients and project teams.
• Vivarium experience would be particularly valuable.

Technical Skills

• Advanced Revit capability.
• Experience with Rhino and Grasshopper for conceptual or computational modelling.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and Adobe Creative Cloud.
• Familiarity with Enscape, Lumion or V-Ray.
• Experience with physical-modelling tools such as 3D printing or laser cutting is beneficial.
• Knowledge of environmental-analysis platforms such as Ladybug or ClimateStudio would be advantageous.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in architecture or a related discipline.
• Architectural licence.
• LEED Green Associate accreditation-or willingness to achieve it shortly after joining.
• A relevant advanced sustainability, wellbeing or building-performance credential is preferred.

What's On Offer

• Salary of $100,000-$150,000 , depending on experience, qualifications and technical expertise.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan and paid time off.
• Performance-related bonus opportunities.
• Professional-development funding and dedicated continuing-education time.
Access to firmwide professional networks and leadership-development programmes.
• A collaborative San Francisco studio within a highly regarded international practice.
• The opportunity to deliver technically ambitious projects for leading scientific and research organisations.
• The practice is committed to creating an inclusive workplace in which people from different backgrounds and perspectives can contribute, develop and progress equitably.