Senior Laboratory Planner/Architect

Senior Laboratory Planner/Architect ZGF is seeking a creative, curious, and motivated Senior Laboratory Planner/Architect to join our team in our Washington DC office. We are looking for thoughtful individuals with excellent communication and technical skills and interest in developing their knowledge of and experience in laboratory planning and design. The position will support the firmwide lab planning effort and the entire architectural team with the development, execution, and completion of technologically advanced, state-of-the-future laboratory projects. As a Laboratory Planner/Architect, you will….Build your knowledge of laboratory design topics while providing support to the architectural and lab planning staff, with the goal of becoming an expert in this special field.Develop and provide technical planning expertise and leadership for laboratory projects.Be involved in programming, design, fit-out planning, major equipment planning, building systems integration, laboratory casework systems design and specification, and construction administration.Lead preparation of architectural documents, elevations, sections, details, and specifications, and modifying those documents as required.Attend and lead laboratory planning meetings with design team and clients.Participate in professional development training.Integrate and advance sustainable design solutions into high-technology facilities.Assist in the development of standard laboratory design materials to be used by all ZGF offices.Lead preparation of 2D and 3D presentation/design drawings and models.Develop and maintain excellent relationships with existing and potential clients. Participating in selected marketing and business development opportunities.Actively seek to expand knowledge in the design and planning of multiple laboratory types.Actively participate in educational, social, and professional events, including involvement in industry associations.Participate in a culture of excellent external and internal client service.Have potential travel to project locations outside of the greater Washington, DC area.Qualifications:15+ years of professional experience in the architecture industry.5+ years of experience in laboratory planning and design.Bachelor’s degree in architecture or equivalent in education or experience required.Proficiency in Bluebeam, Revit, Adobe Suite, and Microsoft Suite.Demonstrated creativity, passion, and interest in design and planning of laboratories within technical facilities.Desire to expand knowledge of general, technical, and regulatory concepts and requirements for laboratory design.Interest in Science and the advancement of Scientific Research.Willing to be collaborate in laboratory design and able to take on self-directed learning exercises.Knowledge of laboratory planning, design, construction documents, construction administration and project construction are required.Knowledge or interest in sustainability, integrated design, and LEED guidelines.Anticipating and developing solutions to technical and design problems following established standards. This includes research on laboratory equipment requirements and detailing of laboratory casework systemsAbility to communicate both verbally and in writing; ability to convey laboratory planning needs to designers and other team members. Ability to communicate assignment status and to request guidance when necessary.Comfortable with working in a team environment.Well organized and ability to effectively meet deadlines.Apply With: Cover letterResumePortfolioZGF Architects LLP is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We invite qualified candidates to apply online posting cover letter, resume and portfolio. Apply now Share to: View all positions