Lab Planner – Sciences – Mid Level

Gensler's Phoenix office is seeking a Lab Planner to join our Flex 1 Studio. In this role, you will bring deep expertise in pre-design, programming, and laboratory planning across a range of specialty architectural environments. As a subject matter expert, you excel in the design and documentation of complex laboratory facilities—including early ‑ stage research labs, clinical diagnostics spaces, and other technical GXP environments.

You pair strong client ‑ relationship skills with a portfolio of innovative, built design solutions. Working collaboratively with teams across the region and the broader Gensler network, you will help shape best ‑ in ‑ class , sustainability ‑ driven projects and advance discussions around design innovation. Join our dynamic team of designers and thinkers to help deliver transformative life sciences environments and mentor the next generation of laboratory design professionals.

• Collaborate directly with clients, scientists, researchers, and end ‑ users to develop laboratory planning strategies for retrofit, renovation, and new construction projects.
• Provide innovative, sustainability ‑ focused lab planning solutions that support project goals and advance contemporary laboratory design, particularly in private industry.
• Design and documentation of laboratory facilities for a wide range of projects.
• Preparation of architectural drawings and service descriptions to convey planning concepts for project documentation and construction. Apply appropriate quality assurance and quality control methods throughout the project.
• Leading regular project meetings and presentations;
  Ensuring that the client is adequately informed about the progress of the project.
• Participation in user group meetings (department heads, experts, etc.) to grasp the requirements for laboratory specifications in technical facilities.
• Assist in the development of project scope, plan, and deliverables during the contracting process. Communication of planning concepts in a form that is understandable for customers, planners and project team members.
• Preparation of architectural drawings and service descriptions to convey planning concepts for project documentation and construction.
• Creation and revision of architectural documents, elevations, sections, details, etc.
• Predictive detection and development of solutions to technical and design problems while adhering to established standards.

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture with 8+ years of relevant experience working with scientific teams.
• Proficiency in Revit is required.
• Strong understanding of laboratory programming and how design impacts space planning, operations, equipment needs, MEP systems, and casework.
• Extensive experience collaborating with senior management, scientists, lab managers/technicians, facilities personnel, and project managers to define and document programmatic requirements.
• LEED accreditation preferred;demonstrated commitment to sustainable and resilient design.
• Ability to communicate laboratory design requirements to designers and end-users.
• Have strong interpersonal skills and be able to communicate and collaborate effectively with customers, scientists, laboratory managers and technicians, as well as plant and project managers.
• Ability to work with end users to develop process flows, planning methodologies, and critical adjacencies to ensure efficient and flexible research environments.
• Advanced knowledge of architectural planning and design, construction documentation, construction administration, and code compliance.
• Demonstrable creativity, passion and interest in the design and planning of laboratories within technical facilities.

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