Life Sciences Lab Planner & Design Strategist

NBBJ; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

NBBJ, a design and architecture firm, seeks a Lab Planner with experience in laboratory programming, planning and design for Life Sciences clients. You will communicate with researchers and clients to identify needs and translate them into innovative science spaces.

The role involves liaising with clients, developing integrated lab concepts, coordinating criteria, equipment lists, and contributing to project teams.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of planning experience on complex facilities.
• Track record of producing accurate drawings and on-time project deliverables.
• Excellent written, verbal and graphic communication skills.
• Proactive and independent approach to work and ownership of assigned tasks.

Responsibilities

• Be one of the main client liaisons to determine laboratory brief and design criteria
• Develop an integrated laboratory concept which includes specialist environmental and equipment driven criteria
• Schedule planning and technical requirements through an understanding of the scientific mission for the facility including design, security, safety, and integrate these with overall building, engineering and structural concepts
• Be an advocate for the laboratory design within the project team and firm
• Develop and coordinate room design criteria for projects and distribute to and coordinate with the project team
• Develop and integrate laboratory equipment lists and casework layouts for projects

Skills

Lab planning

Client liaison

Revit

Tools

Revit

Job description

NBBJ, a design and architecture firm, seeks a Lab Planner with experience in laboratory programming, planning and design for Life Sciences clients. You will communicate with researchers and clients to identify needs and translate them into innovative science spaces.

The role involves liaising with clients, developing integrated lab concepts, coordinating criteria, equipment lists, and contributing to project teams.