Life Sciences Design Lead: Lab Spaces & Delivery

Unispace; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Unispace, based in Raleigh, NC, seeks a Senior Associate, Design – Life Sciences to lead design packages for laboratory and technical projects, translating client requirements into practical, compliant design solutions from concept through to delivery.

You will collaborate with Design Principals, project managers, engineers and delivery teams to maintain design intent, review drawings, and mentor junior designers while driving proposals and business development within a global, design-led

Qualifications

• 5–8+ years of experience within Life Sciences design environments.
• Strong lab planning knowledge including programming and layouts.
• Experience delivering concept through construction documentation.
• Proficient with Revit, CAD and Adobe Creative Suite.

Responsibilities

• Leading design packages across Life Sciences, laboratory and technical projects of varying scale.
• Planning and developing laboratory environments, including programming, layouts and technical coordination.
• Working directly with clients to understand scientific, operational and business requirements and translate them into effective design solutions.
• Developing strong client relationships and acting as a trusted design partner throughout the project lifecycle.
• Leading projects through concept design, design development and construction documentation.
• Producing and overseeing detailed technical drawing and construction document packages.
• Ensuring designs meet relevant building codes, regulatory requirements and technical standards.
• Coordinating closely with MEP, engineering, specialist consultants and internal delivery teams.
• Resolving complex technical and coordination challenges throughout design and construction.
• Supporting construction administration and helping ensure design intent is maintained on site.
• Developing and confidently presenting design concepts to clients and stakeholders.
• Supporting pitches, proposals and wider business development activity.
• Mentoring and supporting more junior members of the design team.
• Contributing to wider design standards, knowledge sharing and continuous improvement across the business.

Skills

Lab planning expertise

Strong Revit capability

Tools

Revit

Adobe Creative Suite

CAD

Job description

Unispace, based in Raleigh, NC, seeks a Senior Associate, Design – Life Sciences to lead design packages for laboratory and technical projects, translating client requirements into practical, compliant design solutions from concept through to delivery.

You will collaborate with Design Principals, project managers, engineers and delivery teams to maintain design intent, review drawings, and mentor junior designers while driving proposals and business development within a global, design-led