Lab Design Project Lead for Safe, Scalable Labs

Amgen Inc. (IR); South San Francisco, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock-based long-term incentives

Retirement and Savings Plan

Flexible work models

Job summary

Amgen Inc. in South San Francisco, CA seeks a Lab Design Project Engineer to lead laboratory planning and design across projects. You will translate needs into strict design criteria, review packages for safety and compliance, and coordinate with researchers, facilities, EHS, and external partners.

The role involves traveling to project sites, supporting design reviews, commissioning, and turnover activities to ensure spaces meet operational requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• Significant experience in laboratory design, operations, or capital delivery.
• Knowledge of lab planning principles, space programs, utilities, and safety.
• Ability to travel to support projects and site-based stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical lead for laboratory planning, design standards, and facility requirements.
• Translate needs into design criteria, layouts, and equipment plans.
• Review design packages for safety, functionality, and compliance.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to define capacity, adjacencies, and workflows.
• Lead or support capital projects from feasibility through occupancy and turnover.

Skills

Technical leadership

Laboratory design

Project coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Job description

Amgen Inc. in South San Francisco, CA seeks a Lab Design Project Engineer to lead laboratory planning and design across projects. You will translate needs into strict design criteria, review packages for safety and compliance, and coordinate with researchers, facilities, EHS, and external partners.

The role involves traveling to project sites, supporting design reviews, commissioning, and turnover activities to ensure spaces meet operational requirements.