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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in laboratory design, planning, and execution, with a strong focus on safety, compliance, and operational efficiency. Capable of leading multidisciplinary teams and managing complex projects from conception through to completion.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Laboratory Design ExpertiseProject ManagementBuilding Code KnowledgeStakeholder ManagementTechnical Writing
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
Laboratory PlanningSpace ProgrammingWorkflow DesignEquipment IntegrationUtility RequirementsArchitectural Drawing InterpretationLaboratory Ventilation SystemsFume HoodsBiosafety CabinetsCleanroom Design
Soft Skills
Problem-SolvingCommunicationInfluencing DecisionsManaging Competing PrioritiesMentoring
Certifications & Qualifications
PERAEITLEED APLaboratory-Planning Certification
Industry Keywords
GMPGLPBiosafetyChemical HygieneCommissioningQualification PracticesEHS StandardsSafety RequirementsCapital Project DeliveryLaboratory Operations
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Provide technical leadership and subject matter expertise for the planning, design, renovation, and delivery of laboratory facilities
- Partner with researchers, engineers, architects, project managers, facilities teams, EHS professionals, equipment manufacturers, external design firms, and global insurance partners throughout the project lifecycle
- Serve as technical lead for laboratory planning, design standards, workflows, and facility requirements
- Translate scientific and operational needs into laboratory design criteria, space programs, equipment requirements, and functional layouts
- Develop and maintain laboratory design standards, specifications, guidelines, and standard details
- Review laboratory design packages for functionality, safety, constructability, and compliance
- Ensure designs address ventilation, containment, biosafety, chemical safety, ergonomics, utilities, waste handling, material flow, security, and emergency response
- Define laboratory capacity, flexibility, adjacencies, and workflow requirements with users and stakeholders
- Lead technical aspects of capital projects from feasibility and programming through design, construction, commissioning, qualification, and occupancy
- Travel to support site assessments, project meetings, design workshops, construction reviews, commissioning, and operational-readiness activities
- Coordinate with Engineering, EHS, Facilities, Quality, Operations, external consultants, FM Insurance, and construction teams
- Evaluate laboratory equipment requirements and integration needs, including utilities, controls, automation, and supporting infrastructure
- Identify design risks, recommend mitigations, and support risk assessments
- Support commissioning and turnover activities
- Monitor industry practices, codes, standards, and emerging laboratory design technologies
- Mentor project teams and less experienced engineers
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, laboratory science, facilities management, or a related technical discipline
- Significant experience in laboratory design, laboratory operations, engineering, architecture, facilities, or capital project delivery
- Demonstrated knowledge of laboratory planning principles, including space programming, workflow design, equipment integration, and utility requirements
- Working knowledge of applicable building codes, fire and life-safety requirements, EHS expectations, and relevant laboratory standards
- Ability to interpret architectural and engineering drawings, specifications, and design documents
- Strong project execution, problem-solving, communication, stakeholder-management, and technical-writing skills
- Ability and willingness to travel as required
- Ability to manage competing priorities and influence decisions across multidisciplinary teams
- Doctorate degree and 2 years of engineering or laboratory science experience OR Master’s degree and 4 years of engineering or laboratory science experience OR Bachelor’s degree and 6 years of engineering or laboratory science experience OR Associate’s degree and 10 years of engineering or laboratory science experience OR High school diploma/GED and 12 years of engineering or laboratory science experience
- Advanced degree or professional certification in engineering, architecture, laboratory planning, safety, or a related field preferred
- Experience designing regulated laboratory environments preferred
- Familiarity with GMP, GLP, biosafety, chemical hygiene, and commissioning or qualification practices preferred
- Experience with laboratory ventilation systems, fume hoods, biosafety cabinets, cleanrooms, containment systems, and specialized laboratory utilities preferred
- Professional licensure or credentials such as PE, RA, EIT, LEED AP, or laboratory-planning certification preferred
Benefits
Comp & perks- A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts
- A discretionary annual bonus program
- Stock-based long-term incentives
- Award-winning time-off plans
- Flexible work models where possible
- Career development opportunities
- Work/life balance support