Lab Planner, Life Sciences & Research Facilities

LJC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Medical, dental, vision plans

401k plan

Paid time off and holidays

Learning & development programs

Job summary

LJC seeks a Lab Planner to support our Life Sciences team, shaping lab planning, programming, and design of research facilities and collaborating with clients, scientists, and multidisciplinary teams.

The role requires 5+ years in laboratory planning, a degree in Architecture or related field, and proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD; licensure (RA) is preferred. Knowledge of NIH/CDC/BSL/ISO and LEED is a plus.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in laboratory planning and design within life sciences.
• Proficiency in planning tools and strong knowledge of lab typologies and equipment.
• Strong communication and presentation abilities, including client-facing presentations.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning, programming, and design of laboratory and research facilities across a range of life sciences project types.
• Develop laboratory layouts, workflows, and space requirements optimizing functionality and safety.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, and consultants to develop buildable laboratory designs.
• Mentor junior lab planners and promote cross-disciplinary collaboration.

Skills

5+ years experience

Strong communication

Client-facing presentations

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture or related field

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

LJC seeks a Lab Planner to support our Life Sciences team, shaping lab planning, programming, and design of research facilities and collaborating with clients, scientists, and multidisciplinary teams.

The role requires 5+ years in laboratory planning, a degree in Architecture or related field, and proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD; licensure (RA) is preferred. Knowledge of NIH/CDC/BSL/ISO and LEED is a plus.