Junior Architectural Lab Planner (Life Sciences)

Location: Chicago, IL, United States

Salary: $100,000–$130,000 annually

Company

hirify.global is an architecture, design, and planning firm delivering solutions for commercial, mixed-use, residential, and life sciences projects as part of Clayco.

What you will do

• Support the planning, programming, and design of laboratory and research facilities across life sciences project types.
• Develop laboratory layouts, workflows, and space requirements focused on functionality, flexibility, safety, and adaptability.
• Integrate technical, operational, regulatory, and sustainability considerations into laboratory planning solutions.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, consultants, clients, and scientists to create efficient and buildable designs.
• Support laboratory casework, furniture, equipment, utility planning, user meetings, workshops, and stakeholder presentations.
• Travel as required for client engagement, project pursuits, and planning efforts.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture, Laboratory Planning, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in laboratory planning and design within life sciences.
• Strong knowledge of laboratory typologies, equipment, operational needs, planning strategies, building codes, safety guidelines, and industry regulations.
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and relevant planning and design tools.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, critical-thinking, communication, presentation, and collaboration skills.
• Professional licensure as an RA is preferred but not required.

Nice to have

• LEED accreditation or knowledge of sustainable laboratory design.
• Experience with biosafety level laboratories and/or cleanroom environments.

Culture & Benefits

• Work on creative, complex, award-winning, high-profile projects for clients nationwide.
• Collaborative design-build approach across disciplines and offices.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k), paid time off, paid company holidays, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and disability coverage.
• Annual discretionary bonus and learning and development programs.