Your Role

We are looking for a Senior Laboratory Designer who will serve with regional impact in our Morristown, NJ office.

As a Senior Laboratory Designer, you will have experience with pre-design, programming & laboratory planning and knowledge of specialty architectural environments. You are a subject matter expert on the design and documentation of medium to large lab projects - which may include research and clinical labs,vivariaor other technical lab types. Utilizing exceptional client relationship skills and a portfolio of innovative design solutions with an emphasis on built work, you will work collaboratively across the Gensler Global Network.

Apply today to join our robust team of innovative designers and thinkers to technically execute dynamic best-in-class sustainability-driven projects, lead the dialogue on design innovation, and nurture the next generation of life sciences design professionals.

Why Gensler Sciences

We are currently designing and delivering over 30 million square feet ofScience Facilitiesglobally; supporting developers, academic institutes, and corporate clients. Through our work with over 500 Science clients, we are helping to redefine and reinvent how we think and design Science Facilities. This work is supported by the self-funded , which drives thought leadership and industry-changing strategies that advance not only the architecture industry, but our clients and their understanding of the built environment.

For more information about our Science Facilities practice, visit us here:

What You Will Do

• Work directly with clients, scientists, researchers and related end-users to develop laboratory design and planning strategies at all levels of detail, including new construction and renovations
• Offer and support creative, sustainability-focused laboratory, technical design, and detailing decisions that are in line with projectgoals, yetpushing the envelope beyond traditional approaches to lab design, particularly in private industry
• Provide technical lab documentation oversight and quality control (QC) reviews. Provide or follow verbal and written instructions to revise, develop and produce plans, elevations and details appropriately.
• Direct document production in accordance with identified project specific checklists, Gensler standards and QA/QC standard program
• Day-to-day project and client management of laboratory projects from initial planning through construction
• Assist in the development of standard materials that describe the portfolio, systems, processes of Gensler's Sciences Practice Area
• Lead the relationships with the client, contractor, agencies, as well as engineering and specialty consultants
• Manage mid-size to large project teams, mentor junior staff

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor'sdegree or higher in Architecture with 10+ years of related experience
• Knowledge of laboratory programming delivery and how design impacts those systems -including space, operational, and equipment programming, as well as MEP systems and casework
• Substantial experience working directly senior management representatives, scientists, laboratory managers, technicians, facilities and project managers, and other project stakeholders in determining and documenting programmatic requirements
• Demonstrable working technical knowledge and skill set to guide discussions for laboratory room/space development in conjunction with equipment and other technical attributes
• Ability to work with end users to develop process flows, planning process, and critical adjacencies of research and laboratory rooms for optimum efficiency and flexibility
• Leadership experience, including managing client expectations, multi-disciplinary teams, and meeting scope/schedule/budget
• Skilled at developing and motivating teams of people both internally and externally, along with a desire to mentor team members

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Life at Gensler

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 "Well-being 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.

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