Lab Design Project Engineer
Core
Technical leadership for planning, design, renovation, and delivery of laboratory facilities ensuring safety, compliance, and alignment with scientific/operational needs.
Role type
Senior IC Lab Design Project Engineer
Builds
Laboratory facilities, design standards, and capital projects for biotech/pharma research and manufacturing
Domain
Biotechnology / Pharmaceutical / Laboratory Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Laboratory planning principles, space programming, workflow design, equipment integration, utility requirements, building codes, fire/life-safety, EHS standards, architectural/engineering drawings interpretation, project execution, risk assessment, commissioning, technical mentoring
Preferred skills
Regulated lab environment design (GMP/GLP), biosafety/chemical hygiene, ventilation systems, cleanrooms, containment systems, professional licensure (PE/RA/EIT/LEED AP)
Technologies
Laboratory ventilation systems, fume hoods, biosafety cabinets, cleanrooms, containment systems, specialized laboratory utilities
Responsibilities
Lead laboratory planning, design standards, and facility requirements; Translate scientific needs into design criteria and layouts; Review design packages for functionality and compliance; Ensure designs address ventilation, containment, biosafety, and utilities; Collaborate with stakeholders to define capacity and workflow; Lead capital projects from feasibility through occupancy; Travel for site assessments and construction reviews; Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to resolve technical issues; Support commissioning and turnover activities; Monitor industry practices and standards.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities
