Lab Planner - Sciences - Mid Level

Your Role

Gensler’s San Francisco office is seeking a talented Mid‑Level Laboratory Designer to join our growing Sciences team! If you thrive at the intersection of design, innovation, and scientific discovery, this is an incredible opportunity to shape the next generation of research environments.

As a Gensler Lab Designer, you’ll bring experience in pre‑design, programming, laboratory planning, feasibility studies, and detailed technical documentation.

Ideal candidates have hands‑on exposure to complex research and manufacturing environments—such as commercial research labs, medical device facilities, BSL‑2 labs, and GLP/GMP spaces—and are passionate about designing high‑performing, future‑ready science workplaces.

Join our dynamic team of innovative designers, strategists, and technical thinkers. Here, you’ll help deliver sustainability‑driven, best‑in‑class projects; contribute to thought leadership in lab design; and play a key role in mentoring and inspiring the next generation of life sciences design professionals.

Apply today and help us shape the future of discovery.

• Work directly with clients, scientists, researchers, and end‑users to develop programming documents, lab room data sheets, workflow diagrams, and equipment surveys for new construction and renovation projects.
• Produce detailed laboratory plans, equipment layouts, elevations, and technical details while ensuring compliance with life safety and regulatory agency requirements.
• Coordinate with MEP and other consultants throughout all design phases.
• Support creative, sustainability‑focused design solutions that meet project goals and advance innovative approaches to laboratory environments.
• Prepare and revise technical lab documentation based on verbal and written instructions.
• Complete document production in accordance with project‑specific checklists, Gensler standards, and QA/QC protocols.
• Contribute to day‑to‑day project work from initial planning through construction administration.
• Collaborate with the architectural design team to deliver an integrated and cohesive user experience.
• Work closely with Senior Lab Planners to expand understanding of client programming and scientific workflows.
• Assist in developing standard materials that showcase the portfolio, systems, and processes of Gensler’s Sciences Practice Area.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Architecture with 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency in Revit required.
• Strong understanding of laboratory programming and the relationship between design and lab systems, including spatial, operational, and equipment programming, MEP systems, and casework.
• Experience working directly with senior leadership, scientists, lab managers and technicians, facilities teams, project managers, and other stakeholders to define and document programmatic requirements.
• Demonstrated technical knowledge to guide discussions on laboratory room and space development, including equipment needs and technical attributes.
• Ability to collaborate with end users to develop process flows, planning strategies, and critical adjacencies for research and laboratory spaces to achieve efficiency and flexibility.
• LEED accreditation preferred; commitment to sustainable and resilient design demonstrated through prior work.
• Ability to work in the office five days per week.

For consideration, please submit your cover letter, resume, and portfolio in PDF format.

To explore our Sciences sector, please visit:
Sciences | Expertise | Gensler

Meet our San Francisco, CA team:
San Francisco | Offices | Gensler

• The base salary will be estimated between $90,000 – $105,000 plus bonuses and benefits and contingent on relevant experience.

At Gensler, we are as committed to enjoying life as we are to delivering best‑in‑class design. From curated art exhibits to internal design competitions to Wellbeing Week, our offices reflect our people’s diverse interests.

We encourage every person at Gensler to lead a healthy and balanced life. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off. We also offer a 401k, profit sharing, employee stock ownership, and twice annual bonus opportunities. Our annual base salary range has been established based on local markets.

As part of the firm’s commitment to licensure and professional development, Gensler offers reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees. In addition, we reimburse tuition for certain eligible programs or classes. We view our professional development programs as strategic investments in our future.