Senior Life Sciences Design Lead - Lab Planning

Unispace; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Unispace in Chicago seeks a Senior Associate, Design – Life Sciences to lead design packages for laboratory and technical projects, translating client requirements into practical solutions.

You will collaborate with design principals, engineers and delivery teams from concept through construction, ensuring regulatory compliance and high design quality. This role offers exposure to global teams and growth within a Life Sciences capability.

Qualifications

• Experience in Life Sciences lab planning and technical design.
• Strong knowledge of building codes and regulatory compliance in technical environments.
• Strong client communication and stakeholder-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead design packages for Life Sciences and laboratory projects.
• Coordinate with clients, principals, engineers and delivery teams.
• Develop and oversee construction documentation and technical drawings.
• Ensure design intent, codes and standards are maintained on site.
• Mentor junior design team members and contribute to standard-setting.

Skills

Lab planning

Technical coordination

Client engagement

Project leadership

Regulatory compliance

Tools

Revit

Adobe Creative Suite

CAD

Job description

Unispace in Chicago seeks a Senior Associate, Design – Life Sciences to lead design packages for laboratory and technical projects, translating client requirements into practical solutions.

You will collaborate with design principals, engineers and delivery teams from concept through construction, ensuring regulatory compliance and high design quality. This role offers exposure to global teams and growth within a Life Sciences capability.