E4H Architecture is a 100% healthcare and health sciences firm dedicated to creating flexible, creative environments that enhance health and well-being. 

E4H is seeking a Senior Lab Planner for a position of Associate Principal with experience in pre-design, programming & laboratory planning and specialty laboratory and health science environments. As an expert in the design and documentation of a wide range of lab projects including research and clinical labs and vivaria, you would lead design teams in our Health Sciences and Technology practice. We are seeking candidates with excellent client relationship skills, a track record of innovative design solutions, and the ability to work collaboratively with others within the Northeast offices. If you are interested in technically executing best-in-class, sustainability-driven science and technology projects, leading design innovation, and mentoring the next generation of health sciences design professionals, join us!

Responsibilities

• Work directly with clients, scientists, researchers and stakeholders to develop biocontainment and biosafety programming and planning from concept through construction for small renovations to new construction and large projects.
• Offer and support creative biocontainment focused laboratory planning, technical design scalable to client’s needs.
• Serve as collaborator and technical advisor to our healthcare practice for academic, clinical, forensic, government, public health and R&D.
• Oversee document production for schematic design, design development and construction documents phases. Supervise QA/QC activity at all stages of production.
• Assist in the development of standard materials unique to E4H’s Health Sciences and Technology Practice.
• Work closely with partners and staff to identify and recruit best-in-class talent.
• Lead the relationships with the client, contractor, agencies, engineering and specialty consultants, and key vendor relationships.
• Prepare and review proposals, contracts, and consultant agreements.
• Manage project teams, mentor junior staff.
• Speak or participate in professional conferences or other events related to area of biocontainment.
• Author articles to be published in professional journals or major trade publications.

Qualifications

• Licensed architect with Bachelor’s degree or higher in Architecture with at least 10+ years of architectural or related experience, inclusive of 5+ years’ experience leading the design of lab and life sciences facilities.
• Direct experience with USDA, NIH, CDC, and other relevant regulations and guidelines including BSL 1-3+, CL-1-3 is required, BSL -3Ag/4, CL-4 experience optional.
• Working knowledge of relevant biosafety systems, equipment, procedures, and protocols
• Knowledge of laboratory programming and planning with keen understanding of biocontainment space requirements, operations, equipment, MEP systems and scientific casework.
• Commitment to the principles of sustainable design and resiliency.
• Ability to work with end users to develop process flows, planning processes and adjacencies optimum lab operations and flexibility.
• Strong presentation skills with the ability to articulate ideas in interviews and other presentations.