Senior Lab Planner — Life Sciences Design Leader

Clayco; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary Annual Bonus

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Job summary

LJC is seeking a Lab Planner to lead planning, programming, and design of complex laboratory facilities in the Life Sciences sector. You will work with scientists and design teams to deliver high-performance, flexible, and compliant environments.

Responsibilities include developing layouts and workflows, integrating safety, sustainability, and regulatory considerations, and mentoring junior staff. Travel to client sites may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture, Laboratory Planning, Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in laboratory planning and design within life sciences.
• Professional licensure (RA) preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, programming, and design of laboratory and research facilities across a range of life sciences project types.
• Develop laboratory layouts, workflows, and spatial requirements that optimize functionality, flexibility, safety, and long-term adaptability.
• Integrate technical, operational, regulatory, and sustainability considerations into laboratory planning and design solutions.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, and consultants to develop innovative, efficient, and buildable laboratory designs.
• Support compliance with health, safety, and regulatory standards including NIH, CDC, BSL, GMP, ISO, and LEED.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture/Laboratory Planning/Engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

LJC is seeking a Lab Planner to lead planning, programming, and design of complex laboratory facilities in the Life Sciences sector. You will work with scientists and design teams to deliver high-performance, flexible, and compliant environments.

Responsibilities include developing layouts and workflows, integrating safety, sustainability, and regulatory considerations, and mentoring junior staff. Travel to client sites may be required.